Search results for: Native speakers

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Studying English with Thai and Native-Speaking Teachers
Authors: Grubbs Samuel J., Jantarach Vachira, Kettem Supamas
The current research examined how students in foundation English classes perceive their Thai and native-speaking teachers. The authors aimed to explore three areas: (1) students' previous background in English-language learning, (2) students' general opinions and preferences for studying English with Thai or native-speaking teachers, and (3) student perceptions of studying with their current English teachers.
Published: 2010
Updated: Jun. 18, 2011
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Teacher Education for World English Speaking Pre-service Teachers: Making Transnational Knowledge Exchange for Mutual Learning
Authors: Singh Michael, Han Jinghe
This article presents an interpretative case study. The case study explores possibilities for teacher education programs to make transnational knowledge connections through WES pre-service teachers. The findings indicate that World English Speakers pre-service teachers are not only structurally disadvantaged by teamwork practices that privilege local knowledge, they are also challenged by teacher educators’ assessment procedures.
Published: 2010
Updated: Dec. 03, 2010