@article{ART003209434},
author={Teri An Joy Magpale and Kenn Arcenal},
title={Negotiating Identity in a Marketized ELT Space: Filipino English Teachers in Korean Private Academies},
journal={Modern English Education},
issn={1598-0782},
year={2025},
volume={26},
pages={278-289}
TY - JOUR
AU - Teri An Joy Magpale
AU - Kenn Arcenal
TI - Negotiating Identity in a Marketized ELT Space: Filipino English Teachers in Korean Private Academies
JO - Modern English Education
PY - 2025
VL - 26
IS - null
PB - The Modern English Education Society
SP - 278
EP - 289
SN - 1598-0782
AB - This study investigates how Filipino English teachers (FETs) construct professional identity within South Korea’s private academies, or hagwons. While prior research on non-native English-speaking teachers (NNESTs) has focused on formal institutions, this study addresses the underexplored commercial ELT sector. Survey and interview data were collected from 20 FETs. Quantitative results showed that adaptation strategies— such as credentialing, accent negotiation, and instructional flexibility—were the strongest predictor of professional identity. Qualitative thematic analysis revealed five core themes: nonlinear job entry, accent negotiation, self-driven credentialing, relational labor, and instructional autonomy. Despite limited institutional support, participants asserted legitimacy through relational work and pedagogical agency. These findings highlight how FETs negotiate identity in stratified, native-speakerist environments and contribute to broader discussions on NNEST legitimacy, World Englishes, and ELT equity. The study calls for inclusive policies that recognize diverse teacher identities beyond Inner Circle norms.
KW - Filipino English teachers;professional teacher identity;native speakerism;private academies
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Teri An Joy Magpale and Kenn Arcenal. (2025). Negotiating Identity in a Marketized ELT Space: Filipino English Teachers in Korean Private Academies. Modern English Education, 26, 278-289.
Teri An Joy Magpale and Kenn Arcenal. 2025, "Negotiating Identity in a Marketized ELT Space: Filipino English Teachers in Korean Private Academies", Modern English Education, vol.26, pp.278-289.
Teri An Joy Magpale, Kenn Arcenal "Negotiating Identity in a Marketized ELT Space: Filipino English Teachers in Korean Private Academies" Modern English Education 26 pp.278-289 (2025) : 278.
Teri An Joy Magpale, Kenn Arcenal. Negotiating Identity in a Marketized ELT Space: Filipino English Teachers in Korean Private Academies. 2025; 26 278-289.
Teri An Joy Magpale and Kenn Arcenal. "Negotiating Identity in a Marketized ELT Space: Filipino English Teachers in Korean Private Academies" Modern English Education 26(2025) : 278-289.
Teri An Joy Magpale; Kenn Arcenal. Negotiating Identity in a Marketized ELT Space: Filipino English Teachers in Korean Private Academies. Modern English Education, 26, 278-289.
Teri An Joy Magpale; Kenn Arcenal. Negotiating Identity in a Marketized ELT Space: Filipino English Teachers in Korean Private Academies. Modern English Education. 2025; 26 278-289.
Teri An Joy Magpale, Kenn Arcenal. Negotiating Identity in a Marketized ELT Space: Filipino English Teachers in Korean Private Academies. 2025; 26 278-289.
Teri An Joy Magpale and Kenn Arcenal. "Negotiating Identity in a Marketized ELT Space: Filipino English Teachers in Korean Private Academies" Modern English Education 26(2025) : 278-289.
