The Beliefs and Experiences of World Language Teachers in the Us

This book tells the stories of 15 world language (WL) teachers in the US through rich descriptions of their lived worlds and experiences. It illustrates in detail how teacher beliefs relate to their practices and are mediated and moderated by their learners, institutional demands, equity and access to WL education and other factors.

Author: Pamela M. Wesely
Publisher: Multilingual Matters Limited
Published: 06/11/2024
Pages: 204
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.03lbs
Size: 9.21h x 6.14w x 0.50d
ISBN: 9781800415515

About the Author

Pamela M. Wesely is Professor of Multilingual Education and Associate Dean for Faculty and Academic Affairs at the College of Education, University of Iowa, USA. Her research centers around K-12 world language education in the United States, specifically the attitudes, motivations, perceptions and beliefs of stakeholders in those contexts. Innovation is a key area of interest in her work, particularly pedagogical innovation that departs from the grammar-based curriculum.