Journal Article

Global Englishes Language Teaching

GALLOWAY, NICOLA, NUMAJIRI, TAKUYA

2020

Overview

In today’s globalised world, the needs of English language learners have changed, particularly those learning to use the English language as a lingua franca. Growing research showcasing the global use of English as a lingua franca (ELF), the creativity of ELF users, and the diverse ways in which they negotiate successful communication in multilingual encounters has numerous implications for the field of TESOL. This article reports on a study with preservice and in-service TESOL practitioners taking a Global Englishes for Language Teaching (GELT) option course in a 1-year Master’s in TESOL programme at a Russell Group university in the United Kingdom. The study explores attitudes towards GELT but also towards the proposals for, and barriers to, curriculum innovation as well as factors influencing such attitudes. Interviews (n = 21) and questionnaires (n = 47) revealed that attitudes remain norm bound, yet the study revealed a positive orientation towards GELT and provided insights into the feasibility of GELT-related curriculum innovation and teacher education syllabus design. The study calls for more research with preservice and in-service TESOL practitioners at different stages of the innovation process to ensure successful and sustainable GELT curricular innovation.

• Publisher: Wiley,Wiley-Blackwell,Wiley Subscription Services, Inc
• Subject: Attitudes / Course Descriptions / Creativity / Curricula / Curriculum development / Curriculum Implementation / Educational Innovation / English / English (Second Language) / English as a second language instruction / English as an international language / English language / English Language Learners / English Learners / English teachers / Feasibility / Graduate studies / Innovations / Instructional Innovation / Intercultural Communication / Language Attitudes / Language of Instruction / Language Teachers / Language Usage / Language Variation / Masters Programs / Multilingualism / Negotiation / Program Descriptions / Second Language Instruction / Second Language Learning / Second language teachers / Student Attitudes / Teacher Attitudes / Teacher education / Teacher Education Programs / Teacher Improvement / Teachers / Teaching / Teaching Methods / TESOL