Current Challenges in Language Teacher Education

Christiane Dalton-Puffer · Tatjana Bacovsky-Novak · Helen Heaney · Julia Hüttner

Jun 2025 · Cambridge Scholars Publishing

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This collection explores the essential skills and knowledge necessary for effective language teaching in times of rapid social and technological change, particularly within the context of European education. Addressing the complexities faced by both novice and experienced language teachers, the volume covers key areas such as multilingualism, assessment literacy, and the integration of digital tools in teacher education. It highlights the unique challenges of teaching in multilingual and multicultural environments and presents innovative approaches to teacher development. Aimed at teacher educators and trainers, as well as scholars and graduate students in the field, this book emphasizes the critical role of well-rounded teacher education in fostering competent teachers and confident learners. By drawing on historical perspectives and contemporary case studies, the volume provides new insights into the dynamic interplay between principles and practice in language teacher education, making it a valuable resource for those committed to a research-based language teacher education, responsive to current educational and social challenges.

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About the author

Christiane Dalton-Puffer is professor of English Linguistics at the University of Vienna, Austria, and co-affiliated with its Centre for Teacher Education. She is the author of well-known publications on Content-and-Language Integrated Learning (CLIL). After working in EFL teacher education for 30 years, she continues to harbour a passion for educational linguistics.

Tatjana Bacovsky-Novak is an EFL teacher in Vienna and a PhD researcher at the University of Vienna focusing on CLIL lesson planning in vocational education. She also lectures in teacher education programmes.

Helen Heaney is a senior lecturer specializing in language testing and assessment with a PhD focused on English reading comprehension. She has significant experience in CLIL and ESP teaching and is active in teacher education across Austria.

Julia Hüttner is professor of English Language Education at the University of Vienna, with a focus on bilingual education and CLIL. She has published widely in leading journals such as TESOL Quarterly and the International Journal of Bilingual Education and Bilingualism. She also chairs the COST Action "CLILNetLE," a European research network on CLIL.

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