Traces the origins and growth of the nonnative speaker teacher movement in TESOL since its birth. This book summarizes the research that has been conducted, highlights the challenges faced by NNS teachers, and promotes NNS teachers' professional growth.

Table of Contents

Preface Introduction; 1. The Nonnative Speaker Movement; 2. The Native Speaker--Nonnative Speaker Divide; 3. Research on Self-perceptions of NNS English Teachers; 4. Research on Students' Perceptions of NNS English Teachers; 5. An English Teacher from the Outer Circle; 6. An English Teacher from the Expanding Circle; 7. From Worlds Apart: The Lives of Two English Teachers; 8. Extrinsic and Intrinsic Challenges Faced by NNS English Teachers; 9. Where does the NNS Movement Go from Here? 10. Professional Development

About the Author

George Braine has taught English as a second/foreign language for more than 40 years.

Reviews

"Researchers and educators will find this an essential reference book and an effective vehicle for introducing students to the Nonnative English Speaking Teacher research field." -- Brock Brady, American University, USA "This book will definitely serve as a state-of-the-art resource for researchers in the field. I certainly welcome it." -- Masaki Oda, Tamagawa University, Japan "This is an exciting project. Many teacher training programs will find this book indispensable." -- Peter Yongqi Gu, Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand