5. Constructing a New Professional Identity

Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter i
2. Contents vii
3. Acknowledgments xi
4. Introduction 1
5. 1. Wanted: Well-Trained ESL Teachers 6
6. 2. Adulthood II 26
7. 3. Cognitive and Social Benefits of Teaching ESL 48
8. 4. The Role of Prior Work Experiences in Choosing TESOL 67
9. 5. Constructing a New Professional Identity 91
10. 6. Learning to Teach 110
11. 7. Launching a Career in TESOL 130
12. 8. A Vision for Lifelong Learning 150
13. Re ferences 167
14. Author Index 180
15. Subject Index 185