Future Directions in English Language Teacher Education in a Changing World

This concluding chapter begins by reviewing language teacher education and professional development options, touching on themes in the preceding chapters. Acknowledging the unpredictability of the future, it then offers a set of principles to (1) prepare new teachers for decades-long careers and (2) support teachers’ professional development in technology-mediated language learning. These principles include developing a flexible mindset towards technology integration, nurturing a willingness to experiment, encouraging technology-focused critical thinking, engaging in targeted reflective teaching, and participating in relevant communities of practice.