English Teacher Education in Postcolonial Philippines
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
2020
Abstract
This chapter discusses global challenges in English language teaching and teacher education and the local responses in the Philippines. It outlines the issues posed by globalization from two perspectives: (1) globalization as an "economic imperative" and (2) "critical resistance" against globalization as marginalizing local economic initiatives. It discusses the government’s responses to these issues, motivated by the need for the Philippines to be globally competitive, especially as part of a community of nations in the ASEAN. This chapter also discusses critical issues arising from the local responses to the challenges of globalization, which impact on English language teaching and teacher education in the Philippines: the competing proposals for the medium of instruction, the mixed attitudes toward English, the changing standards of English, and the expanding role of the English language teacher. Finally, it outlines important insights have been gained from these discussions that may inform policy making and professional practice.
Recommended Citation
C. Vilches, M. (2020). English Teacher Education in Postcolonial Philippines. In A. Tsui (Ed.), English Language Teaching and Teacher Education in East Asia: Global Challenges and Local Responses (Cambridge Education Research, pp. 93-112). Cambridge: Cambridge University Press. doi:10.1017/9781108856218.006
