Interplay between self and society as the grounding factors of holistic identity of language teachers in Iran
A grounded theory study
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Grounding factors, Interplay, Holistic identity, Language teachers, SocietyAbstract
Since teachers are considered the main part of the educational system in language education, and to investigate the Holistic Identity of the Language Teacher (HILT), this study aimed to examine the role of underlying factors shaping HILT based on the theoretical framework of the grounded theory. Moreover, the interrelated effect of self and society on the formation of HILT, different aspects of personal and social systems of teachers, and the related categories of grounded theory were investigated based on the coding model. The data required for the present study was collected through coherent semi-structured interviews with the participation of 41 Iranian teachers working in schools, universities, and institutions. The findings indicate that Self and Society, as grounding factors, play a major interactive role in the formation of HILT.
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