Expatriate Non-Native English-Speaking Teachers' Challenges and Coping Strategies in the Turkish EFL Classroom: A Qualitative Study

Autor/inn/en	Altaai, Wrood Hashim Sahib; Gokgoz-Kurt, Burcu
Titel	Expatriate Non-Native English-Speaking Teachers' Challenges and Coping Strategies in the Turkish EFL Classroom: A Qualitative Study
Quelle	In: Journal of Theoretical Educational Science, 16 (2023) 2, S.328-351 (24 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext kostenfreie Datei Verfügbarkeit
Zusatzinformation	ORCID (Altaai, Wrood Hashim Sahib) ORCID (Gokgoz-Kurt, Burcu)
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
Schlagwörter	Foreign Countries; Language Teachers; English (Second Language); Second Language Instruction; Second Language Learning; Barriers; Coping; Private Schools; Teacher Attitudes; Cultural Influences; Language Usage; Language Proficiency; Cultural Awareness; Foreign Workers; Turkey + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Ausland; Language teacher; Sprachunterricht; English as second language; English; Second Language; Englisch als Zweitsprache; Fremdsprachenunterricht; Zweitsprachenerwerb; Bewältigung; Private school; Privatschule; Lehrerverhalten; Cultural influence; Kultureinfluss; Sprachgebrauch; Language skill; Language skills; Sprachkompetenz; Cultural identity; Kulturelle Identität; Türkei
Abstract	The global demand for teachers of English has led to an escalation in the number of non-native English speakers traveling overseas to teach English. Although teaching English abroad is typically associated with native English-speaking teachers hailing from inner-circle countries, it has also become commonplace to see non-native English-speaking expatriate teachers being hired. Yet, studies probing into expatriate non-native English-speaking teachers' experiences have been sparse, particularly in the context of Turkey. This study endeavors to explore the challenges and coping strategies of expatriate non-native English-speaking teachers who worked in private schools and language programs in Turkey. To collect data, semi-structured interviews were conducted, and the analysis revealed that teachers faced several obstacles, including linguistic, cultural, and pedagogical challenges. Nevertheless, they managed to surmount these obstacles by acquiring proficiency in the local language, fostering intercultural awareness, and acquainting themselves with the education system. In light of the findings and the relevant literature, suggestions and implications are discussed for potential expatriate teachers intending to work in Turkey and other stakeholders. (As Provided).
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Update	2024/1/01