The career trajectories of English language teachers
By: edited by Penny Haworth & Cheryl Craig
Series: Oxford studies in comparative education -- v. 26 (1)
Publisher: Symposium Books
Published: 2016
Place of publication: Didcot, Oxford
Language: eng
Number of pages: 256
ISBN-13: 9781873927878
Subjects: English teachers; Vocational guidance; Career development; Training of
Description: "While the contexts of English language teaching vary widely, the teacher trajectories portrayed in this book intersect with individual beliefs about the best-loved self as a teacher, with a prevailing interest in the diversity of cultures, and in meeting with resilience the changing challenges of enhancing English language learners' experiences, wherever they may be. Like the different sides of a diamond, light reflects unique views. Collectively, though, these chapters come together to offer more holistic insights into the lives and careers of English language teachers internationally"--
Notes: Includes bibliographical references.
Table of contents: title: Introduction: crossroads in English language teaching; title: Stories of English language teachers' career paths; title: Socio-political contexts in teaching and teacher education.