September 10, 2025TESOL in ContextOpen Access

Editorial: EAL/D and Initial Teacher Education

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Increased challenges in recruiting teachers for EAL/D education are noted across Australian schools, emphasizing urgent reforms.
This special issue reviews diverse perspectives on multilingual pedagogies, urging teacher education to embrace varied linguistic approaches.
Government scrutiny on teacher education is prompting a rethink of program content and delivery methods for pre-service teachers.
A valuable 'multilingual turn' in applied linguistics suggests evolving curriculum that recognizes the significance of full linguistic repertoires.

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Editorial highlights the importance of multilingual pedagogies in teacher education for EAL/D specialists, suggesting shifts in training approaches.

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Editorial highlights the importance of multilingual pedagogies in teacher education for EAL/D specialists, suggesting shifts in training approaches.