Discrimination Between Nests and Non-Nests Is Unjust
RESEARCH PAPER
Discrimination between nests and non-nests is unjust.
* Abstract
This research paper is about investigating about the discriminations between native English speaker teachers and non-native English speaker teachers. To find the reasons and the effects of this discrimination and to explain it is the most priority of this paper.
The data collection method contains interviews and important collections of study from various articles. The data proves the discrimination, which is mostly based on prejudice and false assumptions. Peoples view also comes into light by considering various surveys which shows negative attitude towards the non-native English speaking teachers; also it identifies a lot of differences between NESTs and non-NESTs in various aspects of teaching. Based on all the views, examples and facts it justifies that the discriminations are unfair and there is no easy way to choose a single best type of teacher because they are equally effective as a teacher considering their strengths and weakness.
* Acknowledgement
Firstly I want give my gratitude to my instructor Dr. AQMA Rahman Bhuiyan for giving us this project and supporting us to complete it from the start to the end. I would also like to thank the former British Counsel teacher Kenrick Deen for his valuable interview which helped me achieve my research goals.
* Introduction
English is not just a language anymore; it has become almost a compulsory element for connecting the world together. As an international language it has an unavoidable significance in every country, thus it’s almost a necessity to learn English to cope with the modern world. Because of its demand new learners from all over the world showing deep interest to learn English and the road to the learner leads through the teachers. Just English has learners from all over the world; it also has teachers from all over the world teaching this language. Teachers who themselves learned English
Discrimination between nests and non-nests is unjust.
* Abstract
This research paper is about investigating about the discriminations between native English speaker teachers and non-native English speaker teachers. To find the reasons and the effects of this discrimination and to explain it is the most priority of this paper.
The data collection method contains interviews and important collections of study from various articles. The data proves the discrimination, which is mostly based on prejudice and false assumptions. Peoples view also comes into light by considering various surveys which shows negative attitude towards the non-native English speaking teachers; also it identifies a lot of differences between NESTs and non-NESTs in various aspects of teaching. Based on all the views, examples and facts it justifies that the discriminations are unfair and there is no easy way to choose a single best type of teacher because they are equally effective as a teacher considering their strengths and weakness.
* Acknowledgement
Firstly I want give my gratitude to my instructor Dr. AQMA Rahman Bhuiyan for giving us this project and supporting us to complete it from the start to the end. I would also like to thank the former British Counsel teacher Kenrick Deen for his valuable interview which helped me achieve my research goals.
* Introduction
English is not just a language anymore; it has become almost a compulsory element for connecting the world together. As an international language it has an unavoidable significance in every country, thus it’s almost a necessity to learn English to cope with the modern world. Because of its demand new learners from all over the world showing deep interest to learn English and the road to the learner leads through the teachers. Just English has learners from all over the world; it also has teachers from all over the world teaching this language. Teachers who themselves learned English
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