Perceptions of language pedagogy

This book by N. S. Prabhu is a “must read” for every L2 teacher, trainee, trainer and specialist. It includes an illuminating discussion on the key issues in language pedagogy, clarification of critical concepts both from the author as well as other specialists in the field, and profound insights into matters of ELT theory and practice. To give an example, the penultimate chapter, which is an interview, elicits in detail the author's latest ideas on language pedagogy, and in the process focuses on some recurring issues in language teaching

Optimization of solar and wind power generation systems with energy storage

This thesis explores the optimization and system configuration of a 100 MW renewable energy facility for a prominent South Asian energy firm currently reliant on fossil-based energy sources. The aim is to integrate 70 MW of solar, 30 MW of wind, and a 10 MW Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) to ensure a dependable power supply and enhance grid stability during peak demand periods. The study involves comprehensive meteorological data analysis, including monthly irradiance patterns and average wind speeds obtained from sources such as Meteonorm 8.1 and WRF, utilizing PVsyst and WindPRO for solar and wind systems respectively. The optimization techniques encompass adjustments to panel tilt angles, interspace distances, turbine positioning, and the synthesis of wind turbines at varying hub heights. Additionally, the study analyses and optimizes site roughness and elevation to mitigate associated energy loss effects. The selection of the lithium-ion BESS was made after a comprehensive literature review tailored to the project's specific requirements and battery chemistry, aligning seamlessly with the objectives of the thesis. This research holds significance for South Asia's energy landscape by advocating sustainable practices and highlighting the utility of simulation tools in renewable energy farm design. The findings underscore the feasibility and advantages of a synergistic approach that combines solar, wind, and advanced energy storage technologies

Developing expertise through experience: Ideas for continuing professional development

Edited by Alan Maley, the book is focusing on the role of experience in teacher training and life-long development, it is an exploration and extension of Prabhu’s concept of ‘the teacher’s sense of plausibility’. Prabhu suggests that whatever forms of training and professional development teachers are exposed to, they will make sense of them in their own way, drawing on their own values, beliefs and experiences and their evolving sense of what will be appropriate for them in their specific context. Twenty practitioners world-wide were invited to reflect on their own career trajectories in the light of Prabhu’s idea. Their responses offer fascinating insights into the way places, publications, ideas and key people have influenced the professional and personal development of the contributors

Leadership Response to Campus Free Speech Incidents

Free speech incidents on college and university campuses present problems without simple solutions. Examples continue to emerge where a speaker is prevented from coming to campus, or once on campus, is shouted down to prevent the speech. The consequences of that confrontation do not end there. The protests can turn violent. Groups from outside campus are attracted to the spotlight on these events to make a visible stand in the polarized political environment of this time. Commentators lament that colleges and universities, considered the bastion of open thought and discourse, would be closed to controversial ideas. Others argue that certain ideas have no place in the inclusive environments that higher education institutions have worked hard to create. As these events unfold, leaders - often presidents - are faced with decisions that will take time to resolve and require a complex understanding of context, both in the world and in the campus community. The decisions of leaders, when faced with difficult choices, reveal the process by which successful leaders handle adaptive problems for which no solution is readily known and for which hard work is required to understand, grow, evolve, and adapt. The response of leaders for this research is grouped broadly around framing and understanding the problem and then the actions taken to address the problems to understand how leaders respond to the issues presented by free speech challenges at colleges and universities. This research explores four case studies at private nonprofit campuses that hosted controversial speakers invited from outside of the campus community: Alma College, Dillard University, DePaul University, and Middlebury College. The events at these institutions offer insight into the ways in which leaders respond to challenges without easy and known solutions

Leadership Response to Campus Free Speech Incidents

Free speech incidents on college and university campuses present problems without simple solutions. Examples continue to emerge where a speaker is prevented from coming to campus, or once on campus, is shouted down to prevent the speech. The consequences of that confrontation do not end there. The protests can turn violent. Groups from outside campus are attracted to the spotlight on these events to make a visible stand in the polarized political environment of this time. Commentators lament that colleges and universities, considered the bastion of open thought and discourse, would be closed to controversial ideas. Others argue that certain ideas have no place in the inclusive environments that higher education institutions have worked hard to create. As these events unfold, leaders - often presidents - are faced with decisions that will take time to resolve and require a complex understanding of context, both in the world and in the campus community. The decisions of leaders, when faced with difficult choices, reveal the process by which successful leaders handle adaptive problems for which no solution is readily known and for which hard work is required to understand, grow, evolve, and adapt. The response of leaders for this research is grouped broadly around framing and understanding the problem and then the actions taken to address the problems to understand how leaders respond to the issues presented by free speech challenges at colleges and universities. This research explores four case studies at private nonprofit campuses that hosted controversial speakers invited from outside of the campus community: Alma College, Dillard University, DePaul University, and Middlebury College. The events at these institutions offer insight into the ways in which leaders respond to challenges without easy and known solutions

Leadership Response to Campus Free Speech Incidents

Free speech incidents on college and university campuses present problems without simple solutions. Examples continue to emerge where a speaker is prevented from coming to campus, or once on campus, is shouted down to prevent the speech. The consequences of that confrontation do not end there. The protests can turn violent. Groups from outside campus are attracted to the spotlight on these events to make a visible stand in the polarized political environment of this time. Commentators lament that colleges and universities, considered the bastion of open thought and discourse, would be closed to controversial ideas. Others argue that certain ideas have no place in the inclusive environments that higher education institutions have worked hard to create. As these events unfold, leaders - often presidents - are faced with decisions that will take time to resolve and require a complex understanding of context, both in the world and in the campus community. The decisions of leaders, when faced with difficult choices, reveal the process by which successful leaders handle adaptive problems for which no solution is readily known and for which hard work is required to understand, grow, evolve, and adapt. The response of leaders for this research is grouped broadly around framing and understanding the problem and then the actions taken to address the problems to understand how leaders respond to the issues presented by free speech challenges at colleges and universities. This research explores four case studies at private nonprofit campuses that hosted controversial speakers invited from outside of the campus community: Alma College, Dillard University, DePaul University, and Middlebury College. The events at these institutions offer insight into the ways in which leaders respond to challenges without easy and known solutions