{"title":"The TEFL tourist - who, what and why?","authors":"H. Stainton","doi":"10.1079/9781786393227.0127","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1079/9781786393227.0127","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract\u0000 This chapter examines the characteristics and motivations of TEFL tourists, i.e. tourists that travel to teach English as a foreign language. The chapter is based on a case study in Thailand, with considerable potential for generalization in other areas. A typology of TEFL tourists in Thailand is presented, which includes the following categories: the leisure-minded tourist, the philanthropy-minded tourist, the expatriate-minded tourist, and the career-minded tourist.","PeriodicalId":375140,"journal":{"name":"TEFL Tourism: Principles, Commodification & the Sustainability of Teaching English as a Foreign Language","volume":"9 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1900-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"126969170","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"The commodification of TEFL in the context of tourism.","authors":"H. Stainton","doi":"10.1079/9781786393227.0059","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1079/9781786393227.0059","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract\u0000 This chapter examines the progressive changes seen within the industry of teaching English as a foreign language (TEFL) and the way in which commercial, public and NGO bodies operate within it. It is indicated that while the ideals of TEFL may lie in the likes of philanthropy and community development, this is now being replaced by profit-orientated and hedonistic motivations. Also discussed is the application of the four Ps of marketing in TEFL tourism marketing.","PeriodicalId":375140,"journal":{"name":"TEFL Tourism: Principles, Commodification & the Sustainability of Teaching English as a Foreign Language","volume":"57 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1900-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"127620119","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"The sustainability of TEFL tourism.","authors":"H. Stainton","doi":"10.1079/9781786393227.0103","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1079/9781786393227.0103","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract\u0000 This chapter provides an overview of sustainability considerations that should be taken into account by operators and academics in TEFL tourism (i.e., tourism that involves teaching English as a foreign language). The chapter discusses: TEFL as a tool for development; TEFL tourism as a tool for poverty reduction; the social, economic, and pedagogic impacts of TEFL tourism; and ethics within TEFL tourism.","PeriodicalId":375140,"journal":{"name":"TEFL Tourism: Principles, Commodification & the Sustainability of Teaching English as a Foreign Language","volume":"70 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1900-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"123249344","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"TEFL tourism as a form of niche tourism.","authors":"H. Stainton","doi":"10.1079/9781786393227.0033","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1079/9781786393227.0033","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract\u0000 This chapter seeks to identify a number of similarities between TEFL tourism (i.e., tourism that involves teaching English as a foreign language) and various other forms of tourism, placing it firmly in the 'micro-niche' category. The work-leisure binary in TEFL tourism is discussed, as well as TEFL tourism's ties with volunteer tourism. A typology of TEFL tourism is then presented, which includes cultural TEFL tourism, philanthropic TEFL tourism, pro-poor TEFL tourism, educational TEFL tourism, adventure TEFL tourism, and gap-year TEFL tourism.","PeriodicalId":375140,"journal":{"name":"TEFL Tourism: Principles, Commodification & the Sustainability of Teaching English as a Foreign Language","volume":"36 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1900-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"133928174","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"The global TEFL tourism industry.","authors":"H. Stainton","doi":"10.1079/9781786393227.0009","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1079/9781786393227.0009","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract\u0000 This chapter defines TEFL tourism (i.e., tourism that involves teaching English as a foreign language) before examining the TEFL opportunities worldwide. Voluntary versus paid positions, self-sourced positions, development agency positions, and tour operator positions are discussed. Ambiguities in TEFL tourism are also briefly considered, before discussing the regulation of the sector.","PeriodicalId":375140,"journal":{"name":"TEFL Tourism: Principles, Commodification & the Sustainability of Teaching English as a Foreign Language","volume":"81 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1900-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"126732808","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"The education paradox.","authors":"H. Stainton","doi":"10.1079/9781786393227.0081","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1079/9781786393227.0081","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract\u0000 This chapter addresses the issues associated with the convergence of education and tourism in the context of TEFL tourism (i.e., tourism that involves teaching English as a foreign language). Differences in teaching practice between the developed and developing worlds, ethnocentric perceptions of educational provision, the definition of 'teacher', TEFL training and qualifications, and teacher skills and suitability are discussed.","PeriodicalId":375140,"journal":{"name":"TEFL Tourism: Principles, Commodification & the Sustainability of Teaching English as a Foreign Language","volume":"1 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1900-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"116528299","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"The future of the industry.","authors":"H. Stainton","doi":"10.1079/9781786393227.0143","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1079/9781786393227.0143","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract\u0000 This final chapter assesses the future possibilities for TEFL tourism (i.e., tourism that involves teaching English as a foreign language), highlights lessons learned from the wider tourism industry and suggests the implementation of appropriate guidelines, regulations and mindfulness.","PeriodicalId":375140,"journal":{"name":"TEFL Tourism: Principles, Commodification & the Sustainability of Teaching English as a Foreign Language","volume":"160 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1900-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"122161247","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Introduction.","authors":"H. Stainton","doi":"10.1079/9781786393227.0003","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1079/9781786393227.0003","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract\u0000 This chapter introduces TEFL tourism, a niche form of tourism that involves travelling to teach English as a foreign language. The historical context of niche tourism, the postmodern tourist, and the operators and communities in TEFL tourism are discussed.","PeriodicalId":375140,"journal":{"name":"TEFL Tourism: Principles, Commodification & the Sustainability of Teaching English as a Foreign Language","volume":"64 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1900-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"133006653","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}