Thomas S. C. Farrell is a professor in applied linguistics aThomas S. C. Farrell is a professor in applied linguistics at Brock University, Canada. He has been involved with ESL ant Brock University, Canada. He has been involved with ESL and applied linguistics for the past 27 years and has written d applied linguistics for the past 27 years and has written extensively on topics such as reflective practice, language extensively on topics such as reflective practice, language teacher development, and language teacher education. His recteacher development, and language teacher education. His recent books include Reflective Practice in Action (2004, Corwient books include Reflective Practice in Action (2004, Corwin Press), Reflecting on Classroom Communication in Asia (200n Press), Reflecting on Classroom Communication in Asia (2004, Longman), and Professional Development for Language Teach4, Longman), and Professional Development for Language Teachers (2005, Cambridge University Press, coauthored with Jack ers (2005, Cambridge University Press, coauthored with Jack Richards). Richards).
