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Expanding EAL expertise: Taking a multilingual stance

Expanding EAL expertise: Taking a multilingual stance

by Ester de Jong | Feb 16, 2020 | Multilingualism, Publications, Teacher Preparation

English as an Additional Language (EAL) students are increasingly taught by non-specialist, mainstream teachers. This trend calls for a reconceptualization of teacher education to explicitly and purposefully include linguistically and culturally responsive pedagogy in...
Exploring professional identities of nonnative‐English‐speaking teachers in the United States: A narrative case study

Exploring professional identities of nonnative‐English‐speaking teachers in the United States: A narrative case study

by See Citation | Dec 7, 2019 | Publications

Abstract: This article explores the experiences of a Chinese language teacher in the United States and how she constructed and negotiated her professional identities during and after her teacher preparation in a U.S.‐based English as a second language (ESL) teacher...
General Education Teacher Educators and English Language Learner Teacher Preparation: Infusion as Curricular Change

General Education Teacher Educators and English Language Learner Teacher Preparation: Infusion as Curricular Change

by See Citation | Oct 28, 2019 | Publications, Teacher Preparation

Abstract: To address the needs of English Language Leaners (ELLs) in grade-level content-area classrooms, teacher education programs are moving toward “infused” models of instruction where preservice general education courses include ELL-specific content. Little is...

A Multilingualism-as-a-Resource Orientation in Dual Language Education

by See Citation | Apr 22, 2019 | Multilingualism, Publications

Abstract: Dual language educators and program planners rely on the concept of ‘language as a resource’ as a foundational principle of dual language education (DLE). Traditionally, the term has been juxtaposed to viewing language as a problem and treating students’...

Formalizing Language Teacher Association Leadership Development

by See Citation | Dec 1, 2018 | Publications

Abstract: Like many boards of directors, TESOL International Association has a system in place to support new board members, and to help them take on and carry out their roles and responsibilities efficiently and effectively. The informal and voluntary...
6 Opportunities and Dilemmas for TWI Programs at the Secondary Level

6 Opportunities and Dilemmas for TWI Programs at the Secondary Level

by See Citation | Sep 9, 2018 | Publications

Abstract: This chapter examines the current knowledge base related to secondary two-way immersion (TWI) programs, a growing segment within TWI. Although still only a small number nationwide, secondary TWI programs play an important role in sustaining high levels of...

An Exploration of Preservice Teachers’ Reasoning About Teaching Mathematics to English Language Learners

by See Citation | Apr 1, 2018 | Publications, Teacher Preparation

Abstract: Research indicates that many English learners (ELs) have not been effectively supported in meeting their academic learning goals. This explains, in part, the growing interest and corresponding research on the essential teacher knowledge-base for teaching...

Beyond compliance: ESL faculty’s perspectives on preparing general education faculty for ESL infusion Authors

by See Citation | Mar 13, 2018 | Publications, Teacher Preparation

Abstract: The trend of placing English language learners (ELLs) in mainstream classrooms has teacher education programs developing their capacity to prepare all teachers to educate ELLs. This study examined how universities in Florida implement a professional...

Two‐Way Immersion

by Ester de Jong | Feb 12, 2018 | Multilingualism, Publications, Teacher Preparation

Teacher Training and Professional Development Bilingual Teacher Education Abstract: Two‐way immersion (TWI) programs are one type of bilingual education programs that aims for bilingualism and biliteracy, age‐appropriate academic achievement, and cross‐cultural...

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bilingual education bilingualism Dual Language English as an Additional Language English instruction English Language Learners English language learners (ELLs) ESL/EFL heritage languages Integers Language language in education language maintenance Leadership Development Mathematical knowledge Mathematics education multilingualism Multilingual Pedagogies Pre-service Teacher Education Preservice teachers Reasoning teacher education teacher learning Two-way Immersion Programs Vocabulary

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