Professional Development of English Language Teachers in Asia - 9781138220263

Taylor & Francis

Professional Development of English Language Teachers in AsiaLessons from Japan and Vietnam\nAuthor(s): Kayoko Hashimoto, Van-Trao Nguyen\nFormat: Hardback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: Routledge\nISBN-13: 9781138220263, 978-1138220263\nSynopsis\nWhy has English language proficiency in Japan remained so low in comparison to other Asian countries? Has Vietnam attempted to improve English language teaching because ASEAN has adopted English as its working language? Why do English language teachers struggle with curriculum changes imposed by governments in order to make them competitive in the international community? Do professional development (PD) programs actually meet the needs of teachers? \n\nThis book addresses issues surrounding these questions by examining how the Japanese and Vietnamese governments have approached and defined the PD of English language teachers and how such PD programs have been delivered. It further analyses the impact of poli.