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American Educational Research Association, AERA 2025, Colorado, United States Of America, 22 - 27 April 2025, pp.1-11, (Full Text)
This multiple cross-case study examined the identity development of English Language Teaching (ELT) preservice teachers in three ELT programs as cases. The study based its theoretical frame on Bourdieu’s theory and thinking toolkits in examining ELT identity development. The participants were pre-service teachers (n = 30) and teacher educators (n = 24) affiliated with three Education Faculties. Data relied on individual and focus group interviews and field visits to understand how the programs operate. Thick data analyzed yielded three major themes: *ELT as a Field, *Teacher Educators as Agents, and *Pre-service Teachers as Agents. The study claimed a one-size policy approach is not effective for teacher education and identity development. Institutional habitus is a crucial factor in this process