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ERIC Number: EJ1430690
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2024
Pages: 25
Abstractor: As Provided
ISBN: N/A
ISSN: ISSN-2286-8909
EISSN: EISSN-2697-4614
Exploring "Non-Native" English Teacher Identity Development and Identity in Practice at a Multilingual International School in Thailand
Benjamaporn Phaethong; Denchai Prabjandee; Punwalai Kewara
THAITESOL Journal, v37 n1 p24-48 2024
This study explores "non-native" English teacher identity development, and identity in practice in a multilingual international school in Thailand. Guided by the teacher's personal interpretative framework (Kelchtermans, 1993) and identity-in-practice theory (Varghese et al., 2005), the study employed a narrative inquiry design using life story interviews, classroom observations, and shadowing technique for the data collection. The three "non-native" English teacher participants were purposefully selected. The data were analyzed by using the inductive coding method (Saldaña, 2009), consisting of three analysis steps: open coding, axial coding, and selective coding. The data revealed that teacher identity development was characterized by solid confidence in their "non-native" status and their teaching abilities as English teachers due to professional qualifications, proficiency in English, and teaching experiences. However, it was revealed that their "non-native" status were affected by external factors (parents and colleagues), weakening their self-esteem and job motivation. This study emphasizes the importance of English proficiency level and qualifications in building confidence among non-native English teachers. Additionally, a supportive socio-cultural environment inside the school is key to support their positive identity and maintain their confidence.
Thailand TESOL Organization. Language Institute Building, Thammasat University, 2 Prachan Road, Pranakhorn, Bangkok, Thailand 10200. e-mail: journal.thaitesol@gmail.com; Web site: https://www.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/thaitesoljournal/index
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Tests/Questionnaires; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Thailand
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