Casualisation of the ESL workforce in Australia

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Title: Casualisation of the ESL workforce in Australia
Author(s): Bertone, Santina
Abstract: This paper focuses on casual and temporary employment in the ESL (English as a Second Language) profession. It investigates the implications for the quality, range and accessibility of services when a significant proportion of teachers are employed on casual or temporary contracts.
Publication type: Journal article
Source: TESOL in Context, Vol. 10, no. 1 (Jun 2000), pp. 28-36: ACTA Background Paper no. 5
Publication year: 2000
FOR Code(s): 1302 Curriculum and Pedagogy
Keyword(s): Contracts; Costs; English as a Second Language; Language education; Non English speakers; Part-time employment; Standards; Students; Teachers; Working conditions
Publisher: Australian Council of TESOL Associations
ISSN: 1030-8385
Publisher URL: http://tesol.org.au/Publications/Background-papers
Peer reviewed