The non-native English speaker teachers in TESOL movement
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[1] California State University Los Angeles
California State University Los Angeles
Estados Unidos
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- Localización: ELT journal: An international journal for teachers of English to speakers of other languages, ISSN 0951-0893, Vol. 70, Nº 2, 2016 (Ejemplar dedicado a: Focus on teacher associations), págs. 180-189
- Idioma: inglés
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Resumen
It has been almost 20 years since what is known as the non-native English-speaking (NNES) professionals’ movement—designed to increase the status of NNES professionals—started within the US-based TESOL International Association. However, still missing from the literature is an understanding of what a movement is, and why non-native English speaker teachers (NNESTs) in TESOL constitute a movement. This article draws on the field of sociology to explain the notion of a ‘movement’ and explains the emergence of the NNEST movement as a sociological phenomenon. The article further discusses the NNEST movement’s achievements in creating opportunities for leadership development, and research and publications; its partial achievements in providing NNES professionals networking opportunities; and its failure in promoting a more inclusive environment for NNES professionals. The article ends with a call for action.
