This brief report synthesises findings from teacher interviews and observations conducted in five Asian countries: Bangladesh, China, Indonesia, Malaysia, and Vietnam. The report explores the qualifications and teaching experience of English for Young Learners (EYL) teachers in Bangladesh, China, Indonesia, Malaysia, and Vietnam in relation to the multilingual reality of the countries. Examining the issue is timely and significant in the context of ongoing reforms in primary English education around the world, particularly Asia. It is also relevant to understand the nexus of multilingual education of which the EYL classroom has become an integral part, insofar as informing teacher education practices. The findings suggest the necessity for teacher education to shift from a methodology-based program characterising EYL teachers qualifications to one which focuses on proficiency where translanguaging plays a vital role.
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Abstract Introduction Research Methods Findings Teachers’ Qualifications Teachers’ Experience Multilingual Reality Discussion and Conclusion Limitations of the Study Acknowledgements The Author References
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.
간행물
간행물명
The Journal of AsiaTEFL
간기
계간
pISSN
1738-3102
eISSN
2466-1511
수록기간
2004~2026
등재여부
SCOPUS,KCI 등재
십진분류
KDC 740DDC 420
이 권호 내 다른 논문 / The Journal of AsiaTEFL Vol.23 No.s1