Abstract

Teachers play a crucial role in the implementation of an English as a lingua franca (ELF) perspective in the classroom. However, little research has been conducted on what challenges teachers might encounter and what types of support are needed to teach English from an ELF perspective. This study thus explores the experiences of seven primary teachers enrolled in a teacher development programme designed to support their attempts to teach from an ELF perspective in South Korea. Drawing on in-depth interview data, the paper provides detailed accounts of the challenges and strategies for developing ELF-aware teachers. The main challenges encountered included a lack of the pedagogical skills required to implement planned lessons, the paucity of relevant instructional materials, and parents’ strong preference for Standard English. It is possible, however, that these challenges could be addressed by creating opportunities for guided reflection, peer collaboration, and effective communication. Implications for future ELF-aware teacher development programmes are also discussed.

中文翻译：

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ELF意识教师发展的挑战和策略

摘要

在课堂中，英语作为通用语言（ELF）观点的实施中，教师扮演着至关重要的角色。但是，关于从ELF角度讲英语教师可能会遇到的挑战以及需要哪些类型的支持来进行英语教学的研究很少。因此，本研究探索了参加教师发展计划的七名小学教师的经验，该计划旨在支持他们从韩国ELF角度进行教学的尝试。利用深入的访谈数据，本文详细介绍了发展具有ELF意识的教师的挑战和策略。遇到的主要挑战包括缺乏实施计划的课程所需的教学技巧，缺乏相关的教学材料以及父母强烈偏爱标准英语。有可能的，但是，可以通过创造机会进行有指导的反思，同行合作和有效的沟通来应对这些挑战。还讨论了对未来具有ELF意识的教师发展计划的影响。