Becoming Language Teacher Educators

'Thoughtfully vulnerable, transparent, and honest, this text is a must read for all teacher educators, novice and experienced, in and outside of language teacher education. Leider and Tigert offer intellectually rigorous, personally meaningful, and deeply humanizing narratives imbued with relevant theory and research as well as powerfully applicable tools to support the development of the next generation of teacher educators. This text models and maps out the path to more reflective, equitable, and impactful teacher education broadly.' * Kara Viesca, University of Nebraska- Lincoln, USA *
'This is a sorely needed book at a sorely needed time. In a profession that often promotes isolation, Leider and Tigert give the gifts of Critical friendship and community. Shedding light on the often-overlooked role of teacher educators, they provide tools for honing this necessary craft. Compellingly framed through the authors’ own lived experience and scholarly contributions, this text exemplifies the power of imbuing research with personal reflexivity. Those who teach teachers, and aspire to a more just world through this work, will benefit from the host of sharp ideas and actionable strategies offered in this text.' * Chris Chang-Bacon, University of Virginia, USA *
'Leider and Tigert's new book is highly accessible, full of rich narrative, tons of resources, and excellent examples. Drawing on critical theoretical frameworks, the chapters take us along on the journey both authors took into language teacher education, reflecting along the way to support readers on our own journeys. How unique, to give direct attention to the professional pathways and development of language teacher educators! I began reading expecting to think about how it might support other people; perhaps my students, or theirs. Within the first few pages, I realized this book was about me. I was hooked.' * Deborah Palmer, University of Colorado Boulder, USA *