An Investigation Into In-Service and Pre-Service Teachers' Understanding and Perceptions of Global Englishes in Taiwan

Abstract

This chapter examined in-service teachers' and pre-service teachers' interpretation, understanding, knowledge, and willingness of promoting Global Englishes. The results of quantitative and qualitative data indicated that the concepts of Global Englishes were more informally delivered than formal instructed channels. Both groups generally had the understanding and knowledge of Global Englishes. The majority of participants of this study preferred Standard English when selecting listening materials, but they were in favor of the idea of introducing Global Englishes into the curricula of the 12-year Compulsory Education. With the goal of achieving appropriate and effective communication, in addition to Global Englishes, ICC should be adequately developed and enforced. The focus of the chapter was to highlight the importance of training teachers with greater awareness and respect of English varieties and to disseminate the concept of Global Englishes at teacher training programs. Findings of the study have some important implications for the English curricula of 12-year Compulsory Education.