Pre-Service English Language Teachers Preparedness to Teach English

Abstract

Pre-service English language teacher preparedness has historically been debated primarily over a range of issues. Research on preservice teacher preparedness has gained increasing attention and a great body of research on the topic has been conducted. In this chapter, the authors provided ample insight into pre-service English language teacher education, and conceptualized preparedness to teach in English language teaching. Additionally, they examined the concept of preparedness to teach under six major categories: (a) Preparedness to teach English, (b) preparedness to teach English in varying settings, (c) preparedness to teach English to young learners, (d) preparedness to teach English about practicum, (e) preparedness to teach English about efficacy, and (f) preparedness to teach English and technology use. The authors summarized the relevant research under each major category. To conclude, despite the range of categorization driven, there is still a need for research on the topic for researchers and recommendations teacher educators stated at the end of the chapter.