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PROFESSIONAL LEARNING SUPPORT NEEDS OF "NATIVE ENGLISH-SPEAKING TEACHERS" AT FOREIGN LANGUAGE CENTRES IN VIETNAM.

Authors :
Phan Nhu Hien Luong
Burns, Anne
Ellis, Neville John
Source :
European Journal of Applied Linguistics & TEFL; 2024, Vol. 13 Issue 2, p65-86, 22p
Publication Year :
2024

Abstract

The recruitment of "native English-speaking teachers" (NESTs) is commonly practised in English as a Foreign Language (EFL) countries. This case study focuses on NESTs teaching in the setting of Vietnamese Foreign Language Centres (FLCs) - an under-researched non-state English language education sector. The case study investigates NESTs' professional learning support needs (PLSNs) across public and private FLCs. In-depth semi-structured interviews with 12 NESTs and 11 educational leaders revealed similarities and differences in the PLSNs of NESTs in public and private FLCs. What was most striking was the mismatches in the perceptions of the PLSNs of NESTs between educational leaders and teachers. This study calls for a need to listen to NESTs' voices and to consider the PLSNs of NESTs in English language reform policies and practice. The study puts forward implications for NESTs, policymakers, and educational leaders at a time of educational change in Vietnam and similar contexts. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
21921032
Volume :
13
Issue :
2
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
European Journal of Applied Linguistics & TEFL
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
181185845