In order to propose a model of English teacher development in Asia, this study has investigated qualifications of primary, secondary and tertiary English teachers (including required degrees and English ability) and pre- and in-service education programs in 16 Asian nations including Korea, China, Indonesia, and Israel. The results of the survey illustrate that most of the Asian regions have strict controls on qualifications of primary and secondary English teachers, but not on those of tertiary teachers. A few regions have specific English proficiency requirements and not many regions have a test for teacher certification. Pre- and inservice English teacher education programs also vary with nations and school levels, but they share similar foci on English proficiency and teaching skills. On the basis of these results, the study suggests five constituents of English teacher qualifications as standards with a variation on their weighting and expected levels across regions, school levels, and teaching experiences. Finally, it proposes a model of English teacher development in Asia for progressive professional development which integrates top-down and bottom-up approaches to teacher education. A renewal system of teachers’ license is also suggested.
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ABSTRACT INTRODUCTION SURVEY ON ENGLISH TEACHER QUALIFICATIONS AND TEACHER EDUCATION PROGRAMS Teacher Qualifications Student Teacher Practicum Pre-service Teacher Education Programs In-service Teacher Education Programs A MODEL OF ENGLISH TEACHER DEVELOPMENT Teachers as Professionals Teacher Training, Development, and Education English Teacher Qualification Standards and Teacher Certification A Model of English Teacher Development CONCLUSION THE AUTHOR ACKNOWLEDGEMENT REFERENCES
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Yeon Hee Choi [ Ewha Womans University, Korea ]
a correspondent author
Hyo Woong Lee [ Korea Maritime University, Korea ]
a coauthor.
The goals of Asia TEFL are to promote scholarship, disseminate information, and facilitate cross-cultural understanding among persons concerned with the teaching and learning of English in Asia. In order to accomplish this, Asia TEFL will pursue the following goals:
1. To link ELT professionals in joint research on issues and concerns regarding English teaching and learning in the Asian context.
2. To publish an academic journal, The Asia TEFL Journal, as an internationally recognized journal in the field of English language teaching.
3. To host conferences and seminars addressing important issues concerning ELT in Asia.
4. To develop proficiency guidelines and assessment methods designed for the needs of the Asian context.
5. To develop programs for Asian learners and teachers of English to build their English language proficiency and cultural understanding and provide them with the skills required to be efficient English teaching professionals.