Open AccessBook Review: Manolescu, D. (2019). Tips. A Guidebook for Teaching Excellence in ESL
Author(s) -
Jerell B. Hill
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
journal of practical studies in education
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2634-4629
DOI - 10.46809/jpse.v3i1.37
Subject(s) - excellence , computer science , english language , core competency , mathematics education , pedagogy , psychology , management , political science , law , economics
The Guide for Teaching Excellence in ESL provides several demonstrations of the connection between language and culture. The book outlined the history behind words, the development of languages and alphabets, and the relationship between language and culture. Dan Manolescu recognized the student needs and core competencies that teachers must demonstrate to improve learning outcomes for students learning English. The book provided references to establish sources of information to support the author's work and approach to ESL instruction. He used his knowledge and experiences to create a comprehensive work that may benefit those new and veteran teachers who support ESL students. The author's knowledge of language and teaching is very evident throughout the book. The author signals the importance of performing an environmental scan when providing instructional tips to students because excellence can be achieved and is vital to building knowledge.