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Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2023
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Idea Sharing: Becoming a Journal Editor as Professional Development
Wutthipong Laoriandee
PASAA: Journal of Language Teaching and Learning in Thailand, v67 p401-409 2023
In the field of professional development (PD) in TESOL, personal practical knowledge of TESOL teachers has brought about the shift from a decontextualized presentation of theories and practices of English language teacher education to a sociocultural perspective (Crandall & Christison, 2016). Such a perspective can be adopted through actually getting involved in professional organizations such as the American Association for Applied Linguistics (AAAL) or a local organization like Thailand TESOL, joining conferences onsite to develop TESOLers' soft skills and networking, or simply forming a community of practice for materials development among the teachers in the same department. On the TESOL International Association website, a guide to PD is provided. Nine possible ways for PD and tips for making PD successful and sustainable can be adopted for novice, mid-career, or even semiretired TESOL educators (TESOL International Association, 2024).
Descriptors: Language Teachers, English (Second Language), Professional Development, Professional Associations, Conferences (Gatherings), Communities of Practice, Periodicals, Editing, Soft Skills, Social Networks, Foreign Countries
Chulalongkorn University Language Institute. Prem Purachatra Building, Chulalongkom University, Phayathai Road, Pathumwan, Bangkok 10330, Thailand. Tel: +66-2-218-6092; Fax: +66-2-218-6104; e-mail: pasaa.editor@gmail.com; Web site: https://www.culi.chula.ac.th/en/pasaa/1
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