scholarly journals Incorporating Awareness of English as a Lingua Franca into Teacher Education for Secondary School Japanese Teachers of English

2022 ◽  
Vol 46 (1) ◽  
pp. 13
Author(s):  
Takuji Igarashi ◽  
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Sachiko Igarashi ◽  

This article discusses the obstacles and potential solutions for the incorporation and increased awareness of English as a lingua franca (ELF) into teacher education programs for secondary school Japanese teachers of English (JTEs). While a nationally standardized “Core Curriculum” (CC) for secondary school JTEs’ learning guidelines and models in teacher education reflects relatively positive attitudes towards ELF, the integration of an ELF perspective into teacher education programs is considered a low priority. Recent literature explores the barriers to ELF-aware curriculum design and suggests that teachers carry out ELF-based action research, both to promote teachers’ critical awareness of ELF and to gain insights that will encourage a wider transformative approach to their beliefs. The authors here conclude that for a more effective and innovative ELF-aware curriculum implementation, it is important to consider the broader context of the current landscape of English use and language teaching. この論文は、中等教育に携わる日本人英語教師のための教師教育プログラムに、国際共通語としての英語(ELF)の理念を取り入れ認識を深めてもらうことへの障壁と、それに対する解決策を論じる。中等教育に携わる日本人英語教師の教師教育における学習ガイドラインおよびモデルである全国共通「コア・カリキュラム」では、ELFに対して比較的前向きな見解を示している。一方で、ELFの観点を教師教育プログラムに取り入れることは優先順位が低いと考えられている。最近の文献では、ELFを意識したカリキュラム考案の障壁が調査されており、教師がELFに基づいたアクション・リサーチを行うことを提案している。それにより、教師が批判的な視点でELFを捉えることを促し、また、教師の信念をより大きく変革するアプローチを促進するための洞察が得られるであろう。結論として、ELFを意識した教師教育プログラムをより効果的かつ革新的に実施するためには、現在の英語の使用状況や言語教育に関して幅広く見ていくことが重要である。

Author(s):  
Marcella Momanyi

This chapter examines the need to enhance teacher quality by infusing quality benchmarks in every aspect of teacher education. These areas include: Teacher education curriculum design and planning; Curriculum implementation; Principles of good teaching and learning; Interactive and effective teaching methodologies; Appropriate scheming and lesson preparation; Assessment and evaluation; and Class management and discipline. Additionally, the author explores emerging issues in teacher education and suggestions for future direction. Finally, this chapter is intended to advance the debate on ways to maintain and sustain quality benchmarks in teacher education programs.


1979 ◽  
Vol 72 (7) ◽  
pp. 530-536
Author(s):  
Cherie Adler Aviv ◽  
Thomas J. Cooney

The survey reported here was conducted for the purpose of obtaining information about the status of secondary school mathematics teacher-education programs. The dearth of information about teacher-education programs was emphasized in the NACOME report (1975). The NACOME report particularly pointed out that little evidence exists on activities oriented toward preparation of mathematics teachers. This report represents an attempt to provide such information. In reporting the results, questions will be identified that need to be asked in order to obtain a clearer picture of the dynamics of a teacher-education program. We regret that we did not ask these questions.


2021 ◽  
Vol 6 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ineke M. Pit-ten Cate ◽  
Salvador Rivas ◽  
Gilbert Busana

Cross-border migration leads to a diversification of societies, which is reflected in the education system, where classrooms are composed of students with heterogeneous cultural, linguistic, socio-economic characteristics. However, this diversity is only to a limited extent reflected in the teacher population, even though teachers from different backgrounds can bring specific intercultural competencies, have more positive attitudes toward multicultural heterogeneity and act as role models. To facilitate the diversification of the teaching profession, it is imperative that the cohorts of students entering teacher education programs represent the diversity of societies, however studies have shown students with migration backgrounds or from families with lower socio-economic status are underrepresented in such programs. This study considered the demographic constellation of applicants for admission into the teacher education program in Luxembourg (2015–2019) and investigated to what extent the admission process (dis)advantages certain groups. Results revealed that although applicants come from diverse backgrounds, proficiency in the country’s native languages poses a disadvantage for students with migration backgrounds. In addition, applicants coming from more privileged families stand a better chance of being admitted. Results are interpreted within the framework of social mobility and social reproduction. Implications for the admission to the teachers’ education program are discussed.


Author(s):  
Marcella Momanyi

This chapter examines the need to enhance teacher quality by infusing quality benchmarks in every aspect of teacher education. These areas include: Teacher education curriculum design and planning; Curriculum implementation; Principles of good teaching and learning; Interactive and effective teaching methodologies; Appropriate scheming and lesson preparation; Assessment and evaluation; and Class management and discipline. Additionally, the author explores emerging issues in teacher education and suggestions for future direction. Finally, this chapter is intended to advance the debate on ways to maintain and sustain quality benchmarks in teacher education programs.


1954 ◽  
Vol 47 (2) ◽  
pp. 119-120
Author(s):  
Houston T. Karnes

In his paper, “A New Responsibility of Teacher Education Programs,”1 Professor Boyer has raised an issue which has been on the minds of many for several years. Professor Boyer recognizes the importance of the two-track program in the secondary-school curriculum and then proceeds to discuss the training of teachers to administer this program. His main thought is that there should be a two-track teacher-training program.


2012 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Karen Moore Hammerness

This paper draws upon recent research on program features that characterize powerful teacher education. This research suggests that teacher education programs need to promote a clear vision of teachers and teaching; must be coherent, reflecting a shared understanding of teaching and learning among faculty and students; and finally, need to be built around a strong core curriculum deeply tied to teaching practice. However, we know little about whether these features also characterize powerful teacher education programs in other countries. To address that gap, I share research from two studies, one in the United States, and one in Norway (in the linked paper that follows). The studies examined the visions, coherence, and relationship to practice in a range of teacher education programs. This first paper examines the nature and role of vision, coherence and opportunities to learn in three teacher education programs in the United States.


2012 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Karen Moore Hammerness

This paper draws upon recent research on program features that characterize powerful teacher education. Based upon research and scholarship in the U.S., suggests that teacher education programs need to promote a clear vision of teachers and teaching; must be coherent, reflecting a shared understanding of teaching and learning among faculty and students; and finally, that they need to be built around a strong core curriculum deeply tied to teaching practice. However, we know little about whether these features also characterize powerful teacher education programs in other countries. To start to address that gap, I describe research from two separate studies, one conducted in the United States and one in Norway. Both studies examined the visions, coherence, and relationship to practice in a range of teacher education programs. In this second paper, I share the findings from the Norwegian study. An opportunity to look across two contexts at the same features helps provide some initial insights about key characteristics of teacher education that may matter most.


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