This book offers insights into the lived experiences (e.g., teaching, research, and practicum supervision) of TESOL teacher educators in diverse institutional and socio-cultural contexts. Informed by a situated, ecological perspective, it draws on a variety of research approaches (e.g., qualitative, action research, and self-study), and sheds light on how language teacher educators engage in daily practice and social interactions. This edited collection examines how TESOL educators cope with potential contextual obstacles (e.g., the theory-practice divide), and how they seek their continuing professional development in complex, shifting higher education settings.
The book offers critical and thoughtful reflections of current practice and policies in language education and higher education, and provides practical implications on the preparation and development of frontline language teachers.
The book offers critical and thoughtful reflections of current practice and policies in language education and higher education, and provides practical implications on the preparation and development of frontline language teachers.
This unique and impressive collection of papers offers a fascinating account of the factors that shape the professional development of TESOL teacher educators. Drawing on conceptually and empirically driven studies from many parts of the world the book provides a valuable account of research approaches used in developing the knowledge base of this developing field as well as raises important implications for the professional development of TESOL teacher educators.---Professor Jack Richards, University of Sydney, Australia
Research on teacher educators in the field of English language teaching is a sparse and under-resourced area. The editors, Rui Yuan and Icy Lee, have provided the field with a rich and dynamic compilation of work covering both the inner lives of language teacher educators and their innovative practices and insights. The book is likely to become an outstanding resource for anyone researching and working in this field and I recommend it wholeheartedly.---Professor Anne Burns, University of New South Wales, Australia
At last we have a book about the experiences and practices of TESOL teacher educators. This stunning collection of research-based chapters gives us a glimpse into the lives of TESOL teacher educators: their work, challenges, emotions, identities and their programs. Reporting from multiple geopolitical contexts, the contributors present very readable accounts of who TESOL teacher educators are and what they do. There is an enormous amount to be learned from this timely publication.---Professor Gary Barkhuizen, University of Auckland, New Zealand
This book is an essential source for a variety of audiences working in diverse and dynamic TESOL settings. Language teacher educators, teachers, policymakers, and other active players can benefit from the topics, themes, and research ideas covered in the book.--- Mohammad Reza Anani and Fatemeh Mardian, Educational Review
Research on teacher educators in the field of English language teaching is a sparse and under-resourced area. The editors, Rui Yuan and Icy Lee, have provided the field with a rich and dynamic compilation of work covering both the inner lives of language teacher educators and their innovative practices and insights. The book is likely to become an outstanding resource for anyone researching and working in this field and I recommend it wholeheartedly.---Professor Anne Burns, University of New South Wales, Australia
At last we have a book about the experiences and practices of TESOL teacher educators. This stunning collection of research-based chapters gives us a glimpse into the lives of TESOL teacher educators: their work, challenges, emotions, identities and their programs. Reporting from multiple geopolitical contexts, the contributors present very readable accounts of who TESOL teacher educators are and what they do. There is an enormous amount to be learned from this timely publication.---Professor Gary Barkhuizen, University of Auckland, New Zealand
This book is an essential source for a variety of audiences working in diverse and dynamic TESOL settings. Language teacher educators, teachers, policymakers, and other active players can benefit from the topics, themes, and research ideas covered in the book.--- Mohammad Reza Anani and Fatemeh Mardian, Educational Review