How do teachers learn to teach? – In a sociocultural context that recognizes values, goals, meanings and practices – These changes over time – current exigencies of being global, national, institutional, and individual. Contexts are shaped by local and global events – as a consequence, teachers have to face several contradictions – empower teachers for scrutinize and navigate the consequences that broader macrostructures, such as educational policies and curricular mandates, have on their daily classroom practices. - discourses of ‘English for economic success’ and questioning the feasibility and morality of such policies can have severe consequences for teachers, such as emotional burnout, being labeled as a troublemaker, or getting fired. – how teachers position themselves and are positioned by institutions.