The Identity Dilemma of Teacher Assistants in Regular Classes in China and the Path to Relief:An Analysis Based on Gee's Identity Theory
Identity theory believes that an individual's identity is composed of four dimensions of natural identity,institutional identity,discourse identity and affinity identity.Under the perspective of identity theory,the natural identity of teaching assistants is neglected;institutional identity is not clear;discourse identity is biased;the affinity identity is marginalized;it is necessary to enhance the professionalization of teaching assistants,promote their high-quality development,pay attention to their spiritual world,and affirm their natural identity;it also need to establish the qualification certification,improve the institutional identity of teaching assistants;they should improve their professional skills to enhance the discursive identity of teacher assistants;it could deepen the affinity identity of teaching assistants through playing the role of"teacher community"in schools.
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