Transforming Language Teacher Education: An Examination of Teacher Agency, Beliefs and Situated Practice

Friday, May 31, 2024 at 10:15 AM–10:45 AM CDT
Think 4
Session Type

Paper (30 minutes = 20 minutes paper presentation + 10 minutes discussion)

Program Summary

Language teacher beliefs and agency play a crucial role in the enactment of linguistically and culturally inclusive practices. This paper shares research that examines teacher beliefs, situated practices, and supports professional development through an action-oriented, technology-mediated, and plurilingual framework. Preliminary findings and research implications informing teacher development will be discussed. 

Lead Presenter/Organizer

Geoff Lawrence, York University

Paper Co-Presenters

Rebecca Schmor, OISE/University of Toronto
Linda Ward, OISE/University of Toronto
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