The ESL Teacher as Moral Agent

Bill Johnston University of Minnesota System ; Andrea Juhász Indiana University ; James Marken ; Beverly Rolfs Ruiz Indiana University

Abstract

Studies the moral dimension of English-as-a-Second-Language (ESL) teaching to adults. Analyzes examples of classroom interaction to reveal the moral substrate of the teacher’s words and actions. Finds that various features of classroom routines and impromptu exchanges have profound moral significance. Suggests that the moral meanings present in classroom discourse cannot be reduced to simple judgments of right versus wrong.

Journal
Research in the Teaching of English
Published
1998-05-01
DOI
10.58680/rte19983906
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