Teacher Identity Construction: A Narrative Inquiry into English Postgraduate Student Teachers

Conference: The Asian Conference on Education (ACE2022)
Title: Teacher Identity Construction: A Narrative Inquiry into English Postgraduate Student Teachers
Stream: Foreign Languages Education & Applied Linguistics (including ESL/TESL/TEFL)
Presentation Type: Oral Presentation
Authors:
Khusna Irfiana, Indonesia University of Education, Indonesia

Abstract:

Teaching is a complex activity that needs a long-term process to shape the identity of the teacher. This study explores the process of how English learning experiences have shaped two postgraduate student-teacher identities. A narrative case study approach was conducted through personal narratives written by the writer and a semi-structured interview for the participant. These narratives encompassed our reflections of various significant moments that pointed to three major themes: becoming a teacher; the teacher’s beliefs and knowledge; and professional teacher identity transformation. The findings revealed that teacher identity involves comprehending the interaction between a complex and dynamic system of personal and social elements. The construction of a teacher's identity not only includes personal knowledge and behaviour but is also influenced by ideological, political, cultural, and educational interests and conditions. In addition, a teacher education programme plays an essential role in that process. It provides general pedagogical, technical, and educational skills that are vital for the teaching profession.

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