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In this episode we're joined by Dr. Kashif Raza, a researcher at the University of British Columbia. Dr. Raza is here to share his expertise on a critical issue in English language teaching: racial bias. We’ll be exploring the preference for native speakers over non-native speakers, its impact on teaching practices, and what it means for the future of education. Stay tuned for an interesting discussion.
Guest - Dr. Kashif Raza is a SSHRC Postdoctoral Fellow at the University of British Columbia's Faculty of Education. His research focuses on the intersections of language, migration, education, and policy, examining their impact on language ideologies, mobility, and citizenship. He was the chief editor of “Handbook of Multilingual TESOL in Practice” (Springer, 2023) and “Policy Development in TESOL and Multilingualism” (Springer, 2021).