Linguistic insecurity and professional identity: Mainland Chinese pre-service English teachers navigating NNEST identity in Hong Kong

Ka Long Chan; Jinyu Liu

doi:10.32674/h30jha30

Authors

Dr. Ka Long Roy Chan George Mason University https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4521-9124
Jinyu Liu Hong Kong University of Science and Technology https://orcid.org/0009-0002-0088-2982

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.32674/h30jha30

Keywords:

Teacher Education, Pre-service Teacher, Non-native English-Speaking Teachers, Native-speakerism, Chinese English Teachers, Top Pass Talent Scheme

Abstract

Non-native English-speaking teachers' (NNESTs) identity has long been a research topic among scholars in the teacher education field. The study of NNESTs' identity is critical to the future design and implementation of teacher education and policy. With the rise of the Top Pass Talent Scheme, there is expected to be an increase in NNESTs from mainland to Hong Kong, which has not attracted a lot of attention in terms of research and resources. By thematically analyzing the interview data from 14 pre-service teachers, this study aims to investigate how native speakers interact with the NNEST identity among the pre-service teachers from the mainland. The results showed that NNESTs displayed linguistic insecurity and professional insecurity.

Author Biographies

Dr. Ka Long Roy Chan, George Mason University

Dr. Ka Long Roy CHAN teaches at George Mason University as an adjunct faculty member. He obtained his Ph.D. (Applied English Linguistics) in the Chinese University of Hong Kong and his M.A. (International Language Education) in the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology. His recent studies were published in Journal of Multilingual and Multicultural Development, English World-Wide, and Journal of English and Applied Linguistics. His research interests include Hong Kong English, pronunciation teaching, and teacher education.
Jinyu Liu, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

Jinyu LIU is a Research Assistant at Centre for Language Education at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology. She obtained her M.A. (International Language Education) in the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology and B.A. (Translation and Interpreting) in Xi'an International Studies University. Her research interests include Pronunciation Teaching, English Language Teaching and Second Language Acquisition.

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