Teacher returnees from overseas programs in the west: a narrative study in Vietnam
In this narrative inquiry research, our focus was on exploring teacher identity within the context of the expanding field of language teacher education and professional development. Utilizing theories of teacher identities to analyze data from interviews and reflections, we observed that conversatio...
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| description | In this narrative inquiry research, our focus was on exploring teacher identity within the context of the expanding field of language teacher education and professional development. Utilizing theories of teacher identities to analyze data from interviews and reflections, we observed that conversations and stories were frequently shared in social settings, with overseas teaching practices being a substantial influence on their reflections. The findings indicated that the participants' teacher identities continually changed and dynamically evolved, particularly influenced by their engagement in overseas educational programs. Upon their return, participants expressed hope in maintaining their newly transformed perspectives on teaching and learning. In conclusion, we discussed further research directions and implications to underscore the ongoing significance of this topic. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-e311581b826b466282b18ec9154a856e2024-01-19T04:18:47ZengFrontiers Media S.A.Frontiers in Communication2297-900X2024-01-01910.3389/fcomm.2024.13111791311179Teacher returnees from overseas programs in the west: a narrative study in VietnamNgoc Tung Vu0Thi Mai Huong Ta1Thi Thu Huong Le2VNU University of Languages and International Studies, Hanoi, VietnamThai Nguyen University of Economics and Business Administration, Thai Nguyen, VietnamThai Nguyen University of Education, Thai Nguyen, VietnamIn this narrative inquiry research, our focus was on exploring teacher identity within the context of the expanding field of language teacher education and professional development. Utilizing theories of teacher identities to analyze data from interviews and reflections, we observed that conversations and stories were frequently shared in social settings, with overseas teaching practices being a substantial influence on their reflections. The findings indicated that the participants' teacher identities continually changed and dynamically evolved, particularly influenced by their engagement in overseas educational programs. Upon their return, participants expressed hope in maintaining their newly transformed perspectives on teaching and learning. In conclusion, we discussed further research directions and implications to underscore the ongoing significance of this topic.https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fcomm.2024.1311179/fullteacher identityidentity constructionintercultural developmenthigher educationVietnamese education |
| spellingShingle | Ngoc Tung Vu Thi Mai Huong Ta Thi Thu Huong Le Teacher returnees from overseas programs in the west: a narrative study in Vietnam Frontiers in Communication teacher identity identity construction intercultural development higher education Vietnamese education |
| title | Teacher returnees from overseas programs in the west: a narrative study in Vietnam |
| title_full | Teacher returnees from overseas programs in the west: a narrative study in Vietnam |
| title_fullStr | Teacher returnees from overseas programs in the west: a narrative study in Vietnam |
| title_full_unstemmed | Teacher returnees from overseas programs in the west: a narrative study in Vietnam |
| title_short | Teacher returnees from overseas programs in the west: a narrative study in Vietnam |
| title_sort | teacher returnees from overseas programs in the west a narrative study in vietnam |
| topic | teacher identity identity construction intercultural development higher education Vietnamese education |
| url | https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fcomm.2024.1311179/full |
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