ESL-5005

Brittain, E. (2020). Reinforcement of white native-speakerism: An analysis of English language teacher training materials. GATESOL Journal, 30(1), 16-31.
https://georgiatesoljournal.org/index.php/GATESOL/article/view/105/82
This article examines how Whiteness manifests in English language learning and can lead to discriminatory practices by prioritizing White norms.

Jacobs, G. M., Asmawi, A., & Renandya, W. A. (2022). Teacher authenticity in language education. International Journal of Education, 15(2), 69-78.
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This article explores the multiple meanings of "authenticity" in language teaching, focusing on how it relates to tasks, materials, assessments, and teacher behavior. It emphasizes the role of teacher authenticity in student-centered learning, examining whether teachers should conform to students' expectations or act according to their own beliefs.

Shieh, J. J., & Reynolds, B. L. (2021). The origin and impact of an EFL teacher’s beliefs on curriculum design. Asia Pacific Journal of Education, 41(3), 574-593.
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This study explores how an ESL teacher's beliefs significantly shape curriculum design. It provides insight into creating a balanced, authentic, and enjoyable learning experience for English Language Learners. This study demonstrates that the teacher's beliefs are influenced by personal experiences and professional background.

De Bruyckere, P., Kirschner, P. A., & Xian-han Huang, Y. (2016). Authentic teachers: Student criteria perceiving authenticity of teachers. Cogent Education, 3(1). https://doi.org/10.1080/2331186X.2016.1247609
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This article describes how secondary students perceive teacher authenticity. The authors posit that while authenticity is a concept frequently used in education; it is not well-defined in research. They identify four criteria students use to judge teacher authenticity: expertise, passion, individual uniqueness, and relational proximity.

TESOL International Association. Common acronyms in the English language teaching profession. https://www.tesol.org/careers/career-tools/beginning-your-career/common-acronyms-in-the-english-language-teaching-profession/
This website provides definitions and uses for common acronyms used in English language teaching and learning. As you review these definitions, notice the subtle differences as well as how they might be used differently depending on local customs and cultures.