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NancyB · Fri 30-Mar-07, 04:44 AM

Does having your MA in English Literature (for example) mean you're qualified to be an ESL educator???

I found this article interesting and wanted to engage the ESL teaching community with it. The article addresses the future of the teaching profession, and what defines a qualified teacher. It mentions two opposing groups: Professionalism Advocates and Deregulation Advocates.
DivineCaroline :: The Future of the Teaching Profession

Can you expand on this? What's your opinion?

Fri 30-Mar-07, 04:44 AM	#1 (permalink)
NancyB ESL Newbie Join Date: Mar 2007 Occupation: Mom Location: Posts: 1	Does being an Expert mean you're Qualified to Teach ESL? Does having your MA in English Literature (for example) mean you're qualified to be an ESL educator??? I found this article interesting and wanted to engage the ESL teaching community with it. The article addresses the future of the teaching profession, and what defines a qualified teacher. It mentions two opposing groups: Professionalism Advocates and Deregulation Advocates. DivineCaroline :: The Future of the Teaching Profession Can you expand on this? What's your opinion?