Recognition and validation of varieties of English and multilingualism and The teaching of English as an International Language (EIL)

“An appropriate EIL pedagogy is one that promotes English bilingualism for learners of all backgrounds, recognises and validates the variety of Englishes that exists to-day, and teaches English in a manner that meets local language needs and respects the local culture of learning”. (pp. 197-198) McKay, S. L. & Bokhorst-Heng, W. D. (2008). International English in its sociolinguistic contexts. New York, NY: Routledge

Recognition and validation of varieties of English and multilingualism and
The teaching of English as an International Language (EIL).
To what extent do you agree with the view expressed?
Also address the implications for students, teachers or administrators in the area of the world where you are (or are likely to be) involved in the teaching of EIL?
What are the key implications including both the benefits and risks of teaching EIL in this area?
How might the benefits be best maximised and the risks best managed?

Context is Australian ELICOS.

An appropriate EIL pedagogy is one that promotes English bilingualism for learners of all backgrounds, recognises and validates the variety of Englishes that exists to-day, and teaches English in a manner that meets local language needs and respects the local culture of learning. (pp. 197-198) McKay, S. L. & Bokhorst-Heng, W. D. (2008). International English in its sociolinguistic contexts. New York, NY: Routledge

Recognition and validation of varieties of English and multilingualism and
The teaching of English as an International Language (EIL).
To what extent do you agree with the view expressed?
Also address the implications for students, teachers or administrators in the area of the world where you are (or are likely to be) involved in the teaching of EIL?
What are the key implications including both the benefits and risks of teaching EIL in this area?
How might the benefits be best maximised and the risks best managed?