Bilingual and Literacy Studies Faculty Publications and Presentations
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
11-2013
Abstract
This article presents the results of a study conducted to identify the perceptions of bilingual and ESL pre-service teachers regarding the integration of a collaborative service learning project in a key course of their teacher preparation program. Pre-, process, and final reflective essays were written by participants as they engaged in the development of an ESL unit to teach language through content to ELLs. The analysis of participants’ reflections revealed that preservice teachers connect the learning they acquire in their teacher education program with their life experiences, which contributes to their identity formation as prospective teachers of ELLs. In addition, participants discovered the value of collaboration in their professional development as they applied and articulated effective practices in the instruction of ELLs. The integration of meaningful collaborative projects and reflective exercises in teacher education programs is suggested.
Recommended Citation
Rodríguez, A. D. (2013). Bilingual and ESL Pre-service Teachers Learn about Effective Instruction for ELLs through Meaningful Collaboration. GIST – Education and Learning Research Journal, (7), 12 -34. Retrieved from https://latinjournal.org/index.php/gist/article/view/604
Publication Title
GIST – Education and Learning Research Journal