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ERIC Number: EJ1278551
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2020-Oct
Pages: 11
Abstractor: As Provided
ISBN: N/A
ISSN: ISSN-0951-0893
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Challenges and Strategies for ELF-Aware Teacher Development
Choi, Koun; Liu, Yongcan
ELT Journal, v74 n4 p442-452 Oct 2020
Teachers play a crucial role in the implementation of an English as a lingua franca (ELF) perspective in the classroom. However, little research has been conducted on what challenges teachers might encounter and what types of support are needed to teach English from an ELF perspective. This study thus explores the experiences of seven primary teachers enrolled in a teacher development programme designed to support their attempts to teach from an ELF perspective in South Korea. Drawing on in-depth interview data, the paper provides detailed accounts of the challenges and strategies for developing ELF-aware teachers. The main challenges encountered included a lack of the pedagogical skills required to implement planned lessons, the paucity of relevant instructional materials, and parents' strong preference for Standard English. It is possible, however, that these challenges could be addressed by creating opportunities for guided reflection, peer collaboration, and effective communication. Implications for future ELF-aware teacher development programmes are also discussed.
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Elementary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: South Korea
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