Native and Non-Native Teachers in English Language Classrooms: Professional Challenges and Teacher Education (Trends in Applied Linguistics [TAL], 26)

This book explores wide-ranging issues related to the (non)nativeness issue, providing a forum of reflection and discussion for L2 educators from all over the world. This volume echoes the long-silenced voices of NNS teachers articulating their own professional concerns and challenges. The discussion mainly focuses on recognizing and emphasizing the main strengths of both NS and NNS teachers as legitimate language professionals.