Voices from the Ground: Praxis and Glocalization in Continuing Professional Development in ELT (Contemporary Perspectives on Learning Environments) [9781807917791]

Overview

Voices from the Ground brings together diverse narratives from educators and teacher trainers across continents, revealing how global trends in continuing professional development (CPD) are uniquely adapted to local contexts.

Through a praxis-centred approach, where theory and practice inform one another, contributors share insider perspectives on glocalized CPD, offering practical insights and innovative models that empower teachers to grow, adapt, and thrive in their own environments. Whether CPD is highly regulated or self-directed, these stories illuminate the dynamic interplay between global best practices and local realities, inspiring educators, policymakers, and researchers to reimagine teacher learning for a rapidly changing world.

With its rich tapestry of case studies and reflections, Voices from the Ground is essential reading for teacher educators, in-service and pre-service teachers, applied linguists, and anyone invested in the future of English language teaching and professional development.