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World Englishes in TESOL programs: an infusion model of curricular innovation
Author(s) -
BROWN KIMBERLEY
Publication year - 1993
Publication title -
world englishes
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.6
H-Index - 49
eISSN - 1467-971X
pISSN - 0883-2919
DOI - 10.1111/j.1467-971x.1993.tb00007.x
Subject(s) - world englishes , coursework , perspective (graphical) , curriculum , sociology , paradigm shift , pedagogy , linguistics , computer science , mathematics education , psychology , epistemology , artificial intelligence , philosophy
It has been recognized (e.g. Kachru, 1988) that it is time for a paradigm shift which takes into account the changing roles and functions of English around the world to occur in linguistic research and language pedagogy. Possible explanations for the relatively slow infusion of this paradigm into TESOL preparatory programs are presented. This paper also explores structural impediments to curriculum design and teaching practices which incorporate a World Englishes perspective. These impediments include student background schemata; text availability and level of difficulty; supporting material availability; e.g. library journal and audio‐visual holdings; and availability of workshops and short‐term coursework for individuals who have not taught a World Englishes course before. Eight recommendations are made to promote the incorporation of a World Englishes perspective within TESOL Methods courses and within the broader language education community.