The Teaching Practicum in Thailand: Three Perspectives
2008; Wiley; Volume: 42; Issue: 4 Linguagem: Inglês
10.1002/j.1545-7249.2008.tb00154.x
ISSN1545-7249
AutoresDwight Atkinson, CHATPONG PHAIREE, NALINEE SANITCHON, IRADA SUPHANANGTHONG, Steve Graham, JIDAPA PROMPRUANG, Freek Olaf de Groot, Dave Hopkins,
Tópico(s)Second Language Acquisition and Learning
ResumoTESOL QuarterlyVolume 42, Issue 4 p. 655-659 The Teaching Practicum in Thailand: Three Perspectives DWIGHT ATKINSON, DWIGHT ATKINSON Purdue UniversitySearch for more papers by this authorCHATPONG PHAIREE, CHATPONG PHAIREE Udon Thani Rajabhat University Udon Thani, Thailand Chatpong Phairee, a fifth-year student from Udon Thani Rajabhat University, Udon Thani, Thailand, is now a trainee teacher at a secondary school in Udon Thani as well as a teaching assistant at his university. His main English language interests are in the study of sounds and how to correct errors in English pronunciation.Search for more papers by this authorNALINEE SANITCHON, NALINEE SANITCHON Udon Thani Rajabhat University Udon Thani, Thailand Nalinee Sanitchon has been studying for a Bachelor of Education (English) at Udon Thani Rajabhat University in Udon Thani, Thailand, for 4 years. Now in the final year, she is a trainee teacher at a local school and a teaching assistant in the university language laboratory. Her interests include syntax and English for academic purposes.Search for more papers by this authorIRADA SUPHANANGTHONG, IRADA SUPHANANGTHONG Udon Thani Rajabhat University Udon Thani, Thailand Irada Suphanangthong is an English language trainee teacher at a government school and a teaching assistant in the ELLIS room for the Language Center at Udon Thani Rajabhat University, Udon Thani, Thailand. Her main interest is in the teaching of English in primary schools in the northeast of Thailand.Search for more papers by this authorSTEVE GRAHAM, STEVE GRAHAM Udon Thani Rajabhat University Udon Thani, Thailand Steven Graham, originally from the United Kingdom, is an English language teacher and teacher trainer from the Language Center at Udon Thani Rajabhat University, Udon Thani, Thailand. His main interests are in teacher training, English for specific purposes, and the general improvement in English language teaching in Thailand's northeastern Isaan region.Search for more papers by this authorJIDAPA PROMPRUANG, JIDAPA PROMPRUANG Siam Teacher Training School (TEFL International) Rayong, Thailand Jidapa Prompruang has been involved in TEFL teacher training for 4 years and has a bachelor's degree from Utaradit University, Bangkok, Thailand. She worked as a primary and high school English language instructor for 6 years before being employed by TEFL International, Thailand. She is currently completing an MA TEFL at Srinakarintarawirot University, Bangkok, Thailand. Her challenging role as a TESOL trainer involves training teachers of all nationalities in preparation for careers in English language teaching in Thailand and around the world. Her primary focus in the future will be Thai EFL-teacher training.Search for more papers by this authorFREEK OLAF DE GROOT, FREEK OLAF DE GROOT Nakhon Sawan Rajabhat University Nakhon Sawan, Thailand Freek Olaf de Groot is a lecturer in the department of English at the Nakhon Sawan Rajabhat University, Nakhon Sawan, Thailand. He holds a master's degree in applied linguistics and second language acquisition. He specializes in teacher education, and he is an active researcher in the fields of second language acquisition and learner psychology.Search for more papers by this authorDAVE HOPKINS, DAVE HOPKINS Asian University Chonburi, Thailand Dave Hopkins is a teacher and teacher educator who has been working with English language teaching for four decades. He holds a master's degree in intercultural training and management and a master's degree in the teaching of languages. He has worked extensively in teacher training, materials development, course design, and media in the classroom in Asia, Latin America, the Middle East, and the United States. He currently resides in Thailand and works at Asian University in Chonburi.Search for more papers by this author DWIGHT ATKINSON, DWIGHT ATKINSON Purdue UniversitySearch for more papers by this authorCHATPONG PHAIREE, CHATPONG PHAIREE Udon Thani Rajabhat University Udon Thani, Thailand Chatpong Phairee, a fifth-year student from Udon Thani Rajabhat University, Udon Thani, Thailand, is now a trainee teacher at a secondary school in Udon Thani as well as a teaching assistant at his university. His main English language interests are in the study of sounds and how to correct errors in English pronunciation.Search for more papers by this authorNALINEE SANITCHON, NALINEE SANITCHON Udon Thani Rajabhat University Udon Thani, Thailand Nalinee Sanitchon has been studying for a Bachelor of Education (English) at Udon Thani Rajabhat University in Udon Thani, Thailand, for 4 years. Now in the final year, she is a trainee teacher at a local school and a teaching assistant in the university language laboratory. Her interests include syntax and English for academic purposes.Search for more papers by this authorIRADA SUPHANANGTHONG, IRADA SUPHANANGTHONG Udon Thani Rajabhat University Udon Thani, Thailand Irada Suphanangthong is an English language trainee teacher at a government school and a teaching assistant in the ELLIS room for the Language Center at Udon Thani Rajabhat University, Udon Thani, Thailand. Her main interest is in the teaching of English in primary schools in the northeast of Thailand.Search for more papers by this authorSTEVE GRAHAM, STEVE GRAHAM Udon Thani Rajabhat University Udon Thani, Thailand Steven Graham, originally from the United Kingdom, is an English language teacher and teacher trainer from the Language Center at Udon Thani Rajabhat University, Udon Thani, Thailand. His main interests are in teacher training, English for specific purposes, and the general improvement in English language teaching in Thailand's northeastern Isaan region.Search for more papers by this authorJIDAPA PROMPRUANG, JIDAPA PROMPRUANG Siam Teacher Training School (TEFL International) Rayong, Thailand Jidapa Prompruang has been involved in TEFL teacher training for 4 years and has a bachelor's degree from Utaradit University, Bangkok, Thailand. She worked as a primary and high school English language instructor for 6 years before being employed by TEFL International, Thailand. She is currently completing an MA TEFL at Srinakarintarawirot University, Bangkok, Thailand. Her challenging role as a TESOL trainer involves training teachers of all nationalities in preparation for careers in English language teaching in Thailand and around the world. Her primary focus in the future will be Thai EFL-teacher training.Search for more papers by this authorFREEK OLAF DE GROOT, FREEK OLAF DE GROOT Nakhon Sawan Rajabhat University Nakhon Sawan, Thailand Freek Olaf de Groot is a lecturer in the department of English at the Nakhon Sawan Rajabhat University, Nakhon Sawan, Thailand. He holds a master's degree in applied linguistics and second language acquisition. He specializes in teacher education, and he is an active researcher in the fields of second language acquisition and learner psychology.Search for more papers by this authorDAVE HOPKINS, DAVE HOPKINS Asian University Chonburi, Thailand Dave Hopkins is a teacher and teacher educator who has been working with English language teaching for four decades. He holds a master's degree in intercultural training and management and a master's degree in the teaching of languages. He has worked extensively in teacher training, materials development, course design, and media in the classroom in Asia, Latin America, the Middle East, and the United States. He currently resides in Thailand and works at Asian University in Chonburi.Search for more papers by this author First published: 30 December 2011 https://doi.org/10.1002/j.1545-7249.2008.tb00154.xCitations: 3 AboutPDF ToolsRequest permissionExport citationAdd to favoritesTrack citation ShareShare Give accessShare full text accessShare full-text accessPlease review our Terms and Conditions of Use and check box below to share full-text version of article.I have read and accept the Wiley Online Library Terms and Conditions of UseShareable LinkUse the link below to share a full-text version of this article with your friends and colleagues. Learn more.Copy URL Share a linkShare onFacebookTwitterLinkedInRedditWechat Citing Literature Volume42, Issue4December 2008Pages 655-659 RelatedInformation
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