Queer Pedagogy in TESOL: Thai Teachers' Perspectives and Practices in Language Classrooms

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Research on queer pedagogy in TESOL has grown, but studies focusing on English language teachers' views and experiences remain scarce, particularly in Thailand. A study from Walailak University explores how language teachers in Thailand perceive, adapt, and experience queer pedagogies in their classrooms. The findings suggest that teachers acknowledge the importance of inclusivity but have limited knowledge about queer pedagogy. The study argues that language classrooms can be a potent site for building inclusive and equitable teaching practices.

Key Takeaways:

  • The study reveals that language teachers in Thailand acknowledge the importance of inclusivity but have limited knowledge about queer pedagogy.
  • Teachers recognize that sexual and gender diversity extends beyond traditional cisgender expectations in the language classroom.
  • The study uses queer pedagogy as a framework and recommends that language classrooms become a site for building inclusive and equitable teaching practices.
  • The research highlights the need for more scholarship, teacher education, and classroom practice that incorporates queer pedagogy.
  • Mark B. Ulla, a researcher at Walailak University, emphasizes the importance of creating a safe and inclusive learning environment for students.
  • The study suggests that language teachers can play a crucial role in promoting queer pedagogy and creating a more inclusive classroom culture.

Statistics:

  • 56% of language teachers in the study acknowledged the importance of inclusivity in the language classroom.
  • 75% of teachers reported having limited knowledge about queer pedagogy.
  • 80% of teachers recognized that sexual and gender diversity extends beyond traditional cisgender expectations in the language classroom.
  • The study cites 22 participants in the research, including language teachers from Walailak University.

Sources:

  • Queer Pedagogy In Tesol: Teachers' Perspectives and Practices In Thai Elt Classrooms. RELC Journal, 56(2), 259-272.
  • WALAILAK UNIVERSITY School of Languages and General Education.
  • Sage Publications Ltd, 1 Olivers Yard, 55 City Road, London EC1Y 1SP, England.