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Title: The Employability of Non-Native English Speaking Teachers: An Investigation of Hiring Practices and Beliefs in Australian Adult ELT
Language: English
Authors: Victoria Phillips
Source: English Australia Journal. 2017 33(1):3-27.
Availability: English Australia Ltd. Level 3, 162 Goulburn Street, Surry Hills, NSW 2010, Australia. Tel: 61-2-9264-4700; e-mail: easec@englishaustralia.com.au; Web site: https://www.englishaustralia.com.au/professional-development/journal
Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 25
Publication Date: 2017
Document Type: Journal Articles
Reports - Research
Tests/Questionnaires
Education Level: Higher Education
Postsecondary Education
Descriptors: English (Second Language), Employment Potential, Language Teachers, Foreign Nationals, Private Schools, Universities, Migrant Programs, Teacher Recruitment, Personnel Selection, Administrator Attitudes, Foreign Countries, Teacher Certification, Language Proficiency
Geographic Terms: Australia
ISSN: 1444-4496
2202-6169
Abstract: Previous studies into the employability of non-native English teachers (NNESTs) show discriminatory attitudes and assumptions in recruitment processes. This article reports on a mixed methods investigation into the employability of NNESTs in the Australian English language teaching sector, namely, private language schools, university English language centres, and the Australian Migrant English Programme (AMEP). An online survey followed by participant interviews were conducted to ascertain which hiring criteria participant recruitment decision makers deem important when recruiting teachers. The results suggest there is evidence of movement away from notions of native speakerism in Australian ELT but that hiring managers' beliefs and assumptions may negatively influence perceptions of NNEST ability and validity as competent teachers of English. Implications for different stakeholders are also discussed.
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