Bilingual and Literacy Studies Faculty Publications and Presentations
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
2013
Abstract
Questioning techniques have historically been considered the measurement by which teachers challenge and gauge student learning. Much has been said about questioning strategies used by teachers; yet little is known about the strategies used by pre-service teachers, especially those that are working with English language learners. This study presents findings from a qualitative study that explored what types of questions pre-service teachers use and their reflections on the use of such strategies. Eight bilingual/ESL pre-service teachers in South Texas were videotaped during a math and a language arts lesson, attended focus groups, and participated in an exit interview. The findings revealed the type of questions used by the participants, how they made sense of their teaching, and how accountability measures influenced their teaching. This research recommends education programs to prepare future teachers to comply with what is required by the current reform without compromising their students’ learning and thinking skills.
Recommended Citation
Diaz, Zulmaris, et al. “Why Did I Ask That Question? Bilingual/ESL Pre-Service Teachers’ Insights.” International Journal of Instruction, vol. 6, no. 2, International Journal of Instruction, July 2013, pp. 163–76.
First Page
163
Last Page
176
Publication Title
International Journal of Instruction
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