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This chapter provides a summary of the practicum cases from around the world presented in this volume. Specific themes addressed include: theoretical underpinnings, construction of teacher knowledge, enhancing teacher reflection, the position of English in the global TESOL landscape, partnerships with the larger community, and the role of mentors. Key takeaways and insights for TESOL educators in various contexts are highlighted such as the innovation and originality found in these TESOL programmes, challenges they face, and proposed questions for future practice and research.
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Cirocki, A., Madyarov, I., Baecher, L. (2019). The TESOL Practicum: A Diverse Landscape. In: Cirocki, A., Madyarov, I., Baecher, L. (eds) Current Perspectives on the TESOL Practicum. Educational Linguistics, vol 40. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-28756-6_15
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