An Eastern Philosophical Dimension of an English Language Teacher's Professionalism: A Narrative Analysis

• Published in: International Journal of Linguistics, Literature and Translation Literature and Translation, 2022-09, Vol.5 (9), p.101-112
• Main Author: Dhungana, Siddhartha
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• ISSN: 2708-0099; 2617-0299
• DOI: 10.32996/ijllt.2022.5.9.10

This paper primarily investigates dimensions of English language teacher professionalism for a teacher to reflect and make a strategic professional commitment to implementing effective educational programs for the present and future. It incorporates eastern Hindu practices, particularly life values from the Bhagavad Gita, as a foundation for professional teacher enrichment. Essentially, it applies three categorical practices in teachers' professionality, namely Karma Yoga, Jnana Yoga, and Bhakti Yoga, to illustrate, ignite further ahead, and sharpen academic journey, professional journey, and professional devotion by reflecting on common practices. During such a journey, teachers attain a professional essence as they surpass Karma Yoga, Jnana Yoga, and Bhakti Yoga in terms of basic quality formation. The three narrative stories for each category mentioned above are analyzed to demonstrate professionalism and its journey. The data gathered from a research participant who has achieved a high level of professional success and inspires all English language teachers in Nepal is used to create stories for narrative analysis. The narrative analysis is based on eastern themes supported by Vygotsky's developmental psychology concept. Furthermore, the structural analysis is based on the narrative analysis of Gary Barkhuizen.