This paper presents the findings of a study into the profiles of English Language teacher educators in the Malaysian teacher educator system. The objective of this study is to identify the level of preparation that teacher educators have when entering Institutes of Teacher Education (ITE). In addition, the study also aims to identify the kind of training given to teacher educators while in the system. The data for this study was obtained through e-mail and telephone interviews. The sample for this study was 20 English Language teacher educators in ITE. The findings from this study revealed that no formal teacher educator training was given prior to recruitment into an ITE and some teacher educators received various forms of training upon entry into a teacher training institution while others were left to learn on the job. The findings of this study also present various implications on the need for formal training of teacher educators before they are appointed as teacher educators in ITE.
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ABSTRACT INTRODUCTION Entry Qualification Training and Support for Teacher Educators Teacher Training Institutions in Malaysia Teacher Educator as a Profession in Malaysia OBJECTIVES AND RESEARCH QUESTIONS METHODOLOGY Samples Instruments Data Analysis FINDINGS AND DISCUSSION Qualification Views on Roles of Teacher Educators Conscientious Professionals Knowledge and Skills-Based Profession CONCLUSION THE AUTHOR REFERENCES
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teacher education in MalaysiaEnglish languageteacher educators
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Malachi Edwin Vethamani [ Taylor’s University, Subang Jaya, Malaysia ]
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.