The Effect of the Past on the Present: Cook Islands Teachers' Perceptions of Language Teaching

Autor/in	Edwards, Frances
Titel	The Effect of the Past on the Present: Cook Islands Teachers' Perceptions of Language Teaching
Quelle	3 (2013) 1, S.38-45 (8 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext kostenfreie Datei Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	2161-623X
Schlagwörter	Teaching Methods; English (Second Language); English Language Learners; Beliefs; Knowledge Base for Teaching; Knowledge Level; Learning Experience; Educational Practices; Learning Theories; Learning Processes; Achievement Need; Teacher Characteristics; Teacher Attitudes; Pacific Islanders; Transfer of Training; Second Language Instruction; Cook Islands + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Teaching method; Lehrmethode; Unterrichtsmethode; English as second language; English; Second Language; Englisch als Zweitsprache; Belief; Glaube; Teaching theory; Theory of teaching; Unterrichtstheorie; Wissensbasis; Lernerfahrung; Bildungspraxis; Learning theory; Lerntheorie; Learning process; Lernprozess; Lehrerverhalten; Pacific Rim; Inhabitant; People; Pazifischer Raum; Bewohner; Training; Transfer; Ausbildung; Fremdsprachenunterricht
Abstract	In many countries where English is taught as a second language, the majority of the language teachers are NNS (non-native speakers) of English. Little research based on the experience of NNS teachers in a Pacific Islands context seems to be available. This article explores the knowledge, beliefs, and insights of three Cook Islands teachers and the generative role that their language learning histories play in their approach and practice to English language teaching. Their own English language learning experiences (in both formal and informal contexts), as well as their community's responses to English language, have clearly affected these teachers' language teaching philosophies and practices. These findings give rise to considerations necessary when planning future initiatives aimed at improving language teacher practice. (As Provided).
Erfasst von	ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC
Update	2017/4/10