Identity and Learning / Language learning

The title that i read is Identity Problems of Non-native Teachers of English in Teacher Education return by Mehmet Demirezen.In my opinion that issue of ethnic identity of foreign language teching and learning is a nagging problem in terms of using certain traits of language 1 as an international language right.I think that non-native speaking foreign or second language teachers dont have identity problems and have the right to keep a foreign accented pronunciation and intonation when teaching.The topic of language and etchnicity is a controversial one. Two fundamental trends in scholarship exist.The first trend denies any direct or necessary link between language and ethnic identity.The second trend stresses that language is a true marker and vehicle of ethnic identity as an essential criterion along with cultural heritage,history,assumptions,values,religion institutions and beliefs.In my opinion also said the conclusion that non-native speaking teachers should not retain a foreign accent in their foreign language teaching profession as a foreign language right. A high degree of foreign accent happens to be harmful to the students learning because the teachers may not be understood by their students.As Rivers has indicated there are great problems for students if the teachers themselves do not have near-native like fluency with the language.In teacher training institutions having a strong foreign accent works contrary to the values of the profession because it absolutely diminishes the efficacy of professional identity.The article also said that non-native English teachers have great frustration or inferiority complexes and may therefore become severely demoralized.Such as the case may come to an embarrassing stage when a teachers pronunciation and intonation are corrected by attentive...

Title : Identity Problems of Non-native Teachers of English in Teacher Education
Author : Mehmet Demirezen
Article review by : Nurul Amira
Group : BLC2