Native and Non-native Teacher Talk in the EFL Classroom
Native and Non-native Teacher Talk in the EFL Classroom

Author: Eric Nicaise

Publisher:

Published: 2020

Total Pages: 236

ISBN-13: 9780367207120

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"Native and Non-Native Teacher Talk in the EFL Classroom explores and compares, both quantitively and qualitatively, the linguistic features of native and non-native English teacher talk with the aid of corpus linguistics. The basis of this book is to work towards a framework for the language that teachers of English need to be proficient in, based on an empirical study of language in the ELT classroom by both native and expert non-native users. Presenting a corpus-informed treatment of the precise linguistic features used by EFL teachers within the framework of their most common teaching functions, this book: relates directly to the teacher talk of secondary-level EFL teachers; combines quantitative and qualitative approaches to data analysis; looks into pedagogical implications for ELT and proposes a flexible language development model based on the evidence from the classroom for initial teacher education and teacher development programmes; Provides a corpus-based repertoire of language for the classroom which is of relevance to native and non-native student-teachers and practicing teachers. By analysing attested examples of teacher talk from English language classes where the teachers teach their native language, and EFL classes where francophone EFL teachers teach English, this book raises both groups of teachers' awareness of the type of language they use which might provide a model for the students. This volume is also of relevance to student-teachers in that it highlights the need for much greater awareness of the impact of language use in both learning and teaching. It is a major resource for MA TESOL and MA Applied Linguistics modules, such as classroom discourse, corpus linguistics and ELT, English for professional purposes and teaching placement preparation"--

Native and Non-Native Teacher Talk in the EFL Classroom
Native and Non-Native Teacher Talk in the EFL Classroom

Author: Eric Nicaise

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2020-11-11

Total Pages: 223

ISBN-13: 0429558082

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Native and Non-Native Teacher Talk in the EFL Classroom explores and compares the linguistic features of native and non-native English teacher talk with the aid of corpus linguistics. Setting aside the wide range of audio and video materials available, the EFL teacher is in many instances the main model of English to which students are exposed in secondary-level education. The basis of this book is to work towards a framework for the language that teachers of English need to be proficient in, based on an empirical study of language used in the ELT classroom by both native and expert non-native users. Presenting a corpus-informed treatment of the precise linguistic features used by EFL teachers within the framework of their most common teaching functions, this book: • Relates directly to the teacher talk of secondary-level EFL teachers; • Combines quantitative and qualitative approaches to data analysis; • Looks into pedagogical implications for ELT and proposes a flexible language development model based on evidence from the teacher training classroom; • Provides a corpus-based repertoire of language for the classroom which is of relevance to native and non-native student-teachers and practising teachers. Highlighting the need for much greater awareness of the impact of language use in both learning and teaching, this book is a major resource for advanced students and researchers of TESOL, classroom discourse, corpus linguistics, ELT, English for professional purposes, and teaching placement preparation.

Non-Native Language Teachers
Non-Native Language Teachers

Author: Enric Llurda

Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media

Published: 2006-06-09

Total Pages: 332

ISBN-13: 9780387328225

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As non-natives are increasingly found teaching languages, particularly English, both in ESL and EFL contexts, the identification of their specific contributions and their main strengths has become more relevant than ever. This volume provides different approaches to the study of non-native teachers: NNS teachers as seen by students, teachers, graduate supervisors, and by themselves. It contributes seldom-explored perspectives, like classroom discourse analysis, and social-psychological framework to discuss conceptions of NNS teachers.

Native and Non-Native Teachers in English Language Classrooms
Native and Non-Native Teachers in English Language Classrooms

Author: Juan de Dios Martinez Agudo

Publisher: Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG

Published: 2017-05-08

Total Pages: 362

ISBN-13: 1501504142

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Despite being highly debated in applied linguistics and L2 teaching literature, the controversial issue of (non)nativeness still remains unresolved. Contemporary critical research has questioned the theoretical foundations of the nativeness paradigm, which still exerts a strong influence in the language teaching profession. Written by well-known researchers and teacher educators from all over the world, both NSs and NNSs, the selected contributions of this volume cover a great variety of aspects related to the professional role and status of both NS and NNS teachers in terms of both perceived differences and professional concerns and challenges. The strongest aspects of this volume are the global perspectives and the implications for future research and teacher education. It is precisely this international perspective which makes this volume illustrative of different realities with a similar objective in mind: the improvement of second language teaching and teacher education. In today's world, being a NS or NNS should not really matter but rather teachers' professional competences. This publication thus provides a forum of reflection and discussion for all L2 educators who need to be aware of how much they might offer to their future students.

Non-Native Language Teachers
Non-Native Language Teachers

Author: Enric Llurda

Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media

Published: 2006-02-09

Total Pages: 311

ISBN-13: 0387245650

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As non-natives are increasingly found teaching languages, particularly English, both in ESL and EFL contexts, the identification of their specific contributions and their main strengths has become more relevant than ever. This volume provides different approaches to the study of non-native teachers: NNS teachers as seen by students, teachers, graduate supervisors, and by themselves. It contributes seldom-explored perspectives, like classroom discourse analysis, and social-psychological framework to discuss conceptions of NNS teachers.

Non-native Educators in English Language Teaching
Non-native Educators in English Language Teaching

Author: George Braine

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2013-10-08

Total Pages: 243

ISBN-13: 1135461937

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The place of native and non-native speakers in the role of English teachers has probably been an issue ever since English was taught internationally. Although ESL and EFL literature is awash, in fact dependent upon, the scrutiny of non-native learners, interest in non-native academics and teachers is fairly new. Until recently, the voices of non-native speakers articulating their own concerns have been even rarer. This book is a response to this notable vacuum in the ELT literature, providing a forum for language educators from diverse geographical origins and language backgrounds. In addition to presenting autobiographical narratives, these authors argue sociopolitical issues and discuss implications for teacher education, all relating to the theme of non-native educators in ETL. All of the authors are non-native speakers of English. Some are long established professionals, whereas others are more recent initiates to the field. All but one received part of the higher education in North America, and all except two of the chapters are at least partially contextualized in North America. Particularly relevant for non-native speakers who aspire to enter the profession, graduate students in TESOL programs, and teacher educators, the unique nature of this book's contributors and its contents will interest researchers and professionals in applied linguistics generally and in ELT, and all those who are concerned with the role of non-native speakers in English-language teaching.

Attitudes toward Non-Native English Teachers Talking Style
Attitudes toward Non-Native English Teachers Talking Style

Author: Ismail Baniadam

Publisher: GRIN Verlag

Published: 2018-10-25

Total Pages: 81

ISBN-13: 3668823235

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Research Paper (undergraduate) from the year 2017 in the subject Communications - Specialized communication, grade: A, Urmia University (Urmia University of Medical Sciences), course: TEFL, language: English, abstract: This study aimed at investigating the MA EFL learners‘attitudes toward some features of teacher talk regarding gender and experience of teaching in Iranian context. During the study, MA students of TEFL courses in Urmia University were selected as the population of the study. To begin with, 60 male and 60 female EFL MA students were selected as the participants. The instrument used in this study was a researcher made questionnaire which was initially piloted. The questionnaires were distributed among the subjects at the end of their class time with the cooperation of their English teachers in some classes. It took the participants roughly 20 minutes to fill out the questionnaire which included Likert-type questions. Based on the findings of the study it was revealed that the most and least important factor for the students regarding the teachers talk are visual and extra-linguistic information the use of Persian language respectively. Additionally, comparing the four different factors regarding the features of teacher talk, it was revealed that Visual and extra-linguistic information factor, Lexical and syntactic familiarity, Speed of speech and the use of Persian language had the highest to the lowest mean score respectively. It was also indicated that female students rather than male students were significantly more in favor of speed of speech and lexical and syntactic familiarity. Moreover, it was concluded that teaching experienced students rather than non-experienced students had higher mean scores in attitudes to Visual and extra-linguistic information.

Is it better to learn English from a native or a non-native speaker teacher?
Is it better to learn English from a native or a non-native speaker teacher?

Author: Clara Winterfeld

Publisher: GRIN Verlag

Published: 2018-04-12

Total Pages: 11

ISBN-13: 3668682976

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Essay from the year 2017 in the subject Didactics for the subject English - Pedagogy, Literature Studies, , language: English, abstract: For decades, there has been a widespread assumption in the field of English language education that native speakers are better teachers. They are said ‘to speak “unaccented” English, understand and use idiomatic expressions fluently, and completely navigate the culture of at least one English-dominant society. As a result, nonnative English-speaking educators have found themselves often implicitly, and sometimes explicitly discriminated against’ native speakers of English. Around the world 80 per cent of English language teachers are non-native speakers of English. But native speakers of English are usually given more value: they find it easier to get a job as an English teacher and get in general better payed. They are seen as belonging to a higher professional status than non-native speakers. It is said that as native speakers grew up speaking English they are more acquainted with the language and with that provide a better language education to their students.

Native or Non-native speakers. Who are the better English teachers?
Native or Non-native speakers. Who are the better English teachers?

Author: Svenja Christen

Publisher: GRIN Verlag

Published: 2010-01-25

Total Pages: 23

ISBN-13: 364051789X

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Seminar paper from the year 2008 in the subject Didactics for the subject English - Miscellaneous, grade: 1, , language: English, abstract: In today’s globalised world language knowledge becomes more and more important for good and skilled communication. Especially the knowledge of one language – the world language English – is necessary to be competitive and able to communicate worldwide. The status of English as a world language is obviously due to its large amount of native speakers all over the world, but also its simplicity in grammar, structure and vocabulary makes it to one of the most important languages in the world. There are approximately 380 million native speakers of English and more than 700 non-native speakers of English all over the world, which results in large parts of today’s communication taking place in English. Thus good English language knowledge is a precondition for many jobs and educations. This places great importance on today’s English language education. It has to be of high quality and learners have to acquire the language as good and as fast as possible. But who can perform the job of an English teacher best? There has been lots of discussion in the past years about whether native or non-native speakers are better at language teaching. Due to globalisation also the amount of English teachers available is rising steadily. Today’s English teachers come from a broad range of different countries and thus have differing cultural and linguistic backgrounds. Those backgrounds have again influence on the teachers’ teaching styles and methods and their general understanding of the teaching context and their students. Moreover, today’s English teachers have different levels of knowledge of the target language and culture. In this paper, I will thus have a look at the following question: Native speakers of English or non-native speakers of English – who are the better English teachers? Native speakers, on the one hand know their language perfectly, faultlessly and naturally. Non-natives on the other hand are more familiar with the students’ language learning process and have a better understanding of the learners’ needs. Thus, who is the ideal language teacher for the challenging task of teaching the world language English?