Becoming a Chinese Language Teacher

A Longitudinal Study on Pre-Service CFL Teachers' Identity Construction in a Global Context
Erscheinungsjahr 2027
ISBN: 978-981-9258-25-3
Verlag: Springer Verlag, Singapore

Buch, Englisch, 202 Seiten, Format (B × H): 155 mm x 235 mm

This book presents a longitudinal study which tracks the changes in pre-service teachers’ professional identity and provides a nuanced perspective to understanding the journey of becoming a Chinese as a Foreign Language (CFL) teacher. By situating this study within the framework of teacher identity, this book contributes to the ongoing conversations in applied linguistics and teacher education regarding how professional identities are constructed, challenged, and redefined over time. This book contributes to the existing literature through its detailed description of the dynamics and complex nature of pre-service CFL teachers’ identities and its full exploration of the factors shaping these teachers' identities. It also investigates how these factors impact their motivation and commitment to the profession of teaching Chinese as a foreign language. As a mark of difference from most existing literature, which often focuses on skill acquisition and pedagogical knowledge, this book emphasises personal, social, and contextual aspects of identity formation. It explores how the unique social, cultural, and educational contexts of CFL teaching deeply impact the way pre-service teachers navigate their professional identities.

This book enables readers to gain a deeper understanding of what it means to become a CFL teacher in a rapidly evolving field, and it also suggests practical recommendations for teacher education programmes to support identity development in ways that foster both personal and professional growth. By advancing the understanding of identity development in Chinese language teaching, this book makes a meaningful contribution to the fields of teacher education and applied linguistics, providing valuable insights into supporting the next generation of language educators.

Zielgruppe

Research

Autoren/Hrsg.

Wang, Di

Fachgebiete

• Sozialwissenschaften Pädagogik Lehrerausbildung, Unterricht & Didaktik Lehrerausbildung
• Sozialwissenschaften Psychologie Allgemeine Psychologie Entwicklungspsychologie Pädagogische Psychologie
• Geisteswissenschaften Sprachwissenschaft Fremdsprachenerwerb und -didaktik
• Sozialwissenschaften Pädagogik Pädagogik Pädagogische Psychologie

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Reimagining CFL Teacher Education in a Dynamic World.- Teacher Identity within the Framework of Complexity Theory and Dynamic Systems Theory CT/DST.- Teacher Professional Identity: Concepts, Perspectives, and Research Traditions.- Exploring Teacher Identity Through Narrative Inquiry.- The Multifaced Experiences of Pre-service CFL Teachers.- The Dynamic Process of Teacher Identity Construction.- Control Parameters of Identity Trajectories.- Professional Identity and Motivation: The Drive to Become a CFL Teacher.- Conclusion and Implications for Teacher Education.

Über Autor(innen)

Dr. Di Wang is a lecturer at the School of International Relations and Public Affairs, Shanghai International Studies University, China. She obtained her Ph.D. in applied linguistics from the University of Auckland, New Zealand. Her primary research interests are in second language teacher education and second language writing. Her work has been published in , , , and other international journals in applied linguistics and language education.