Abstract
This study followed a case study design and employed qualitative methods to explore monolingual preservice teachers’ (PSTs) attitudes toward learning to teach emergent bilinguals (EBs) in a dual language school. We sought to support and observe PSTs as they applied strategies learned in methodology courses to students in the field. Three overarching themes emerged from PSTs’ videotaped focus group interviews, weekly reflections, and field notes. Responses that supported Theme 1 suggested PSTs desired to teach EBs for a variety of reasons and Theme 2 supporting responses showed that PSTs confidence levels increased as they interacted with EBs. Responses that supported Theme 3 related to strengths and weaknesses of the educator preparation program regarding emergent bilingual content and pedagogy.
Recommended Citation
Williams, Deborah J. Ed.D. and Ewing, Jim
(2019)
"Exposing Preservice Teachers to Emergent Bilinguals,"
Journal of Multicultural Affairs: Vol. 4:
Iss.
1, Article 4.
Available at:
https://scholarworks.sfasu.edu/jma/vol4/iss1/4
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