Language Teacher Identity in TESOL - 9780367505042

Taylor & Francis

Language Teacher Identity in TESOLTeacher Education and Practice as Identity Work\nAuthor(s): Bedrettin Yazan, Kristen Lindahl\nFormat: Paperback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: Routledge\nISBN-13: 9780367505042, 978-0367505042\nSynopsis\nThis volume draws on empirical evidence to explore the interplay between language teacher identity (LTI) and professional learning and instruction in the field of TESOL. In doing so, it makes a unique contribution to the field of language teacher education. \n\nBy reconceptualizing teacher education, teaching, and ongoing teacher learning as a continuous, context-bound process of identity work, Language Teacher Identity in TESOL discusses how teacher identity serves as a framework for classroom practice, professional, and personal growth. Divided into five sections, the text explores key themes including narratives and writing; multimodal spaces; race, ethnicity, and language; teacher emotions; and teacher educator-res.