Publish or Perish?: Voices from Becky

This chapter provides a comprehensive analysis of Becky’s professional identityIdentity as an ELT teacher, starting with her family background, prior education, professional experiences with teaching and research, and life. The chapter examines Becky’s identity construction relative to practice, discourse, and activity. The analysis sheds light on the role of practice, discourse, and activity in shaping professional identity and underscores the need for institutional support and recognition to enable sustainable career development. The chapter highlights the importance of adopting a positive and proactive approach to community participation in negotiating professional identitiesIdentity in the higher education context.