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5 - English Teacher Education in Postcolonial Philippines

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  17 October 2020

By
Maria Luz C. Vilches
Edited by
Amy Bik May Tsui
Amy Bik May Tsui
Affiliation:
The University of Hong Kong
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Summary

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.

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PhilippinesglobalizationEnglish language teachingEnglish teacher educationEnglish language proficiencymother tongueWorld EnglishesPhilippine English
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English Language Teaching and Teacher Education in East Asia
Global Challenges and Local Responses
 , pp. 93 - 112
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Print publication year: 2020

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