Narratives from NESTs: Pedagogical insights from Communication Skills Teaching

Narratives from NESTs: Pedagogical insights from Communication Skills Teaching

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This research delved into how the viewpoints and teaching philosophies of native English-speaking teachers (NESTs) influence their unique teaching methods and the broader consequences that arise from their practical teaching experiences. The study involved three educators—Dick, Anne, and Sam—currently working at different universities. These instructors brought their distinct personal and educational backgrounds to the research. Employing a qualitative case study approach, the data collection spanned nearly a year, covering the duration of 2020. Various techniques, including surveys, interviews, email correspondences, and classroom observations, were employed to gather data. The collected information underwent analysis using the constant comparison method and coding techniques, revealing significant themes within individual cases and across cases: defined roles of NESTs; pedagogical approaches; assessment; feedback; and guidance for learning English.