This book provides a comprehensive analysis of the historical, cultural, and pedagogical evolution of English language and teacher education in Iran. It addresses critical themes such as curriculum design, teacher effectiveness, and professional identity while examining the profound impacts of globalization and policy. The author introduces the innovative Multidimensional Contextual English Language Education (MCELE) Framework to analyze these complexities and offer practical, globally relevant recommendations. This book is a vital resource for academics, policymakers, and practitioners in applied linguistics, teacher education, and comparative education worldwide.
“We need more books that look in depth at the historical development of language teaching in specific countries. This book provides an excellent, closely-argued account of how language teaching has evolved in Iran, where it is now, and where it needs to go. Its innovative MCELE framework offers insights that can also be applied globally to enhance language teacher education.”
—Rod Ellis, Research Professor, Curtin University, Australia
“In this timely and original book, Amin Karimnia expertly analyzes the systemic challenges in English language education in Iran. His compelling recommendations for reform and insights—applicable to diverse global contexts—make this a valuable resource for curriculum planners, teachers, and applied linguistics scholars in Iran and beyond.”
—Jack C. Richards, Honorary Professor, University of Sydney, Australia
“The multidimensional framework applied in this book is highly applicable to Iran’s educational system. The book is extensively researched, conceptually solid, rooted in history, and elegantly presented. It gives English language teachers a thoughtful guide for linking regional approaches with worldwide standards in ELT.”
—Claire Kramsch, Professor Emerita, University of California, Berkeley, USA
This book provides a comprehensive analysis of the historical, cultural, and pedagogical evolution of English language and teacher education in Iran. It addresses critical themes such as curriculum design, teacher effectiveness, and professional identity while examining the profound impacts of globalization and policy. The author introduces the innovative Multidimensional Contextual English Language Education (MCELE) Framework to analyze these complexities and offer practical, globally relevant recommendations. This book is a vital resource for academics, policymakers, and practitioners in applied linguistics, teacher education, and comparative education worldwide.
Amin Karimnia is an Associate Professor of Applied Linguistics at Islamic Azad University, Fa.C., Iran. His research on language education, teacher education, and cross-cultural communication has appeared in several international journals, including Language in Society, Education Research International, European Journal of Teacher Education, Semiotica, Reading Psychology, and Journal of Multicultural Discourses.
