Statement of Purpose
TESOL's Teacher Education Interest Section (TEIS) provides a forum for ESOL teacher educators and other TESOL members to raise, discuss, and address issues relevant to the education, preparation, and continuing professional development of teachers who work with ESL/EFL learners around the world. It creates opportunities for ESOL teacher educators to learn, interact, collaborate, and share with one another.
Goals
- Improve understanding of the processes involved in ESOL teacher education
- Promote application of pertinent theory and research findings in second language teacher education to curricula and practices in ESOL teacher education programs
- Encourage innovation in ESOL teacher education programs
- Identify and promote high standards for the education of ESOL teachers
- Formulate policies that will improve the conditions of employment and ongoing learning for ESOL teachers and teacher educators
Leaders, 2012-2013
Chair: Anne B. Walker
Chair-Elect: Jenelle R. Reeves
Past Chair: Gertrude M. Tinker Sachs
Editor: Valerie J. Traurig
Resources