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Introduction to the special issue: Renewal and reconceptualization of supervision in TESOLJointly, we, the guest editors of this special issue, have spent over 100 years in the field of TESOL experiencing various aspects of supervision of instruction-from being ESL/EFL teachers ourselves, to receiving feedback, mentoring colleagues informally, and formally observing scores of in-service and preservice teachers in our respective Master of Arts (MA) in TESOL programs. We have led the training process for others as they carry out classroom observations, and we have researched effective supervision and observation practices in our own research, including collaboratively with our PhD students. Over the years, we have carried out more classroom observation and feedback episodes (which we refer to as supervision in this special issue) than we can recall-yet this work, so vital in developing teachers' skills and impacting student learning, is one of the aspects of TESOL least explored in the scholarship. For this reason, we are exceptionally grateful to Kristen Lindahl and Bedrettin Yazan, the lead editors, for their vision in allowing us to bring this collection to the TJ audience.Broadly speaking, supervision is enacted in a remarkably consistent manner throughout the world's ELT classrooms: a supervisor observes a classroom lesson, then discusses this lesson with the teacher at some point afterwards (Cirocki et al., 2020). In addition, the supervisor may document and/or reflect on the feedback and complete a checklist, rubric, or evaluative form that rates the lesson. Yet little is known about the mindset, knowledge base, or training of the supervisor; what actually occurs at the cognitive or affective level for the teacher, student, or supervisor during the observation; or how the subsequent feedback actually changes teachers' behaviors or leads to improved student learning.While there have been seminal publications (e.g., Bailey, 2006;Fanselow, 1988;Gebhard, 1991) that consider supervision in TESOL through a practical or theoretical perspective, most of the empirical research on supervision in our field is situated in examinations of the post-observation feedback conversation. This research has clearly indicated that supervisors, despite best intentions, tend to dominate the talk, tell rather than ask, and do the work of noticing, unpacking, and processing for the teacher (Copland et al., 2009;Farr, 2010;Orland-Barak & Klein, 2005). These studies have contributed vastly to our understanding of the nature of this talk and provided insights that have helped supervisors (and us personally) be more reflective, strategic, and alert when carrying out these complex interactions (Farrell, 2017). Research on these conversations has led us to adopt new methods within the supervision cycle, such as the use of video, to foster more impactful and empowering experiences for teachers learning post-observation.The world of teaching has rapidly evolved, and supervisory practices that were common in the past have been advanced throug...
Introduction to the special issue: Renewal and reconceptualization of supervision in TESOLJointly, we, the guest editors of this special issue, have spent over 100 years in the field of TESOL experiencing various aspects of supervision of instruction-from being ESL/EFL teachers ourselves, to receiving feedback, mentoring colleagues informally, and formally observing scores of in-service and preservice teachers in our respective Master of Arts (MA) in TESOL programs. We have led the training process for others as they carry out classroom observations, and we have researched effective supervision and observation practices in our own research, including collaboratively with our PhD students. Over the years, we have carried out more classroom observation and feedback episodes (which we refer to as supervision in this special issue) than we can recall-yet this work, so vital in developing teachers' skills and impacting student learning, is one of the aspects of TESOL least explored in the scholarship. For this reason, we are exceptionally grateful to Kristen Lindahl and Bedrettin Yazan, the lead editors, for their vision in allowing us to bring this collection to the TJ audience.Broadly speaking, supervision is enacted in a remarkably consistent manner throughout the world's ELT classrooms: a supervisor observes a classroom lesson, then discusses this lesson with the teacher at some point afterwards (Cirocki et al., 2020). In addition, the supervisor may document and/or reflect on the feedback and complete a checklist, rubric, or evaluative form that rates the lesson. Yet little is known about the mindset, knowledge base, or training of the supervisor; what actually occurs at the cognitive or affective level for the teacher, student, or supervisor during the observation; or how the subsequent feedback actually changes teachers' behaviors or leads to improved student learning.While there have been seminal publications (e.g., Bailey, 2006;Fanselow, 1988;Gebhard, 1991) that consider supervision in TESOL through a practical or theoretical perspective, most of the empirical research on supervision in our field is situated in examinations of the post-observation feedback conversation. This research has clearly indicated that supervisors, despite best intentions, tend to dominate the talk, tell rather than ask, and do the work of noticing, unpacking, and processing for the teacher (Copland et al., 2009;Farr, 2010;Orland-Barak & Klein, 2005). These studies have contributed vastly to our understanding of the nature of this talk and provided insights that have helped supervisors (and us personally) be more reflective, strategic, and alert when carrying out these complex interactions (Farrell, 2017). Research on these conversations has led us to adopt new methods within the supervision cycle, such as the use of video, to foster more impactful and empowering experiences for teachers learning post-observation.The world of teaching has rapidly evolved, and supervisory practices that were common in the past have been advanced throug...
Over decades, the body of research about the experiences and perceptions of prospective teachers of English during their teaching practicum has grown substantially. However, little research is currently available on the role of the wider educational context in shaping the TESOL practicum. The current study attempts to fill this gap by differentiating the wider educational context from the local situational context through providing details and insights about prospective teachers' intricate interactions with their wider educational context. In this study, the researchers used an exploratory qualitative research design. Following analysis of 24 participants' written observation reports collected over a 10‐week period, they conducted a focus group discussion with five participants. Findings revealed four key themes pertaining to the Turkish educational context, showing that several factors beyond the control of prospective teachers inevitably affect their practicum experience. In conclusion, this study delves into the complexity of the TESOL practicum by highlighting the intricate interplay between the wider educational context and prospective teachers' experiences. It is suggested that investigating context‐bound factors and gaining a deeper understanding of the elements that frame prospective teachers' perceptions of their wider educational context could ultimately result in more principled and effective teacher education.
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