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2. Developing effective special education reading teachers: the influence of professional development, context, and individual qualities

Author

Dingle, Mary P., Brownell, Mary T., Leko, Melinda M., Boardman, Alison Gould, and Haager, Diane

Subjects
Teachers of disabled children -- Training, Language teachers -- Training, Professional development -- Methods, Special education teachers -- Training, Education
Abstract

Abstract. This study examined the impact of contextual and individual factors on the implementation of professional development (PD) content in the area of word study and fluency by three upper-elementary [...]

Published
2011

4. Ways to help ELLs: ESL teachers as consultants

Author

Brown, Clara Lee

Subjects
English as a second language -- Study and teaching, Language teachers -- Training, Language teachers -- Management, Teacher centers -- Analysis, Teachers -- Training, Teachers -- Analysis, Company business management, Education
Abstract

Abstract This article proposes the idea of utilizing English as a second language teachers as educational consultants to assist general education teachers who usually do not have formal training in [...]

Published
2005

5. Peace begins in the classroom

Author

Finch, Andrew E.

Subjects
Language teachers -- Training, Language teachers -- Influence, Peace -- Study and teaching, Classroom environment -- Psychological aspects, Classroom environment -- Social aspects, Education -- Methods, Education
Abstract

Abstract It is the responsibility of teachers to model a peaceful society in their classrooms, so that root causes of corruption, institutional aggression, poverty and sickness may be examined in [...]

Published
2004

6. Online discourse in a second language teacher preparation course

Author

Stakhnevich, Julia

Subjects
Distance education -- Social aspects, Language teachers -- Training, Second languages -- Study and teaching, Education
Abstract

Abstract This paper explores patterns of online discourse produced by pre- and in-service teachers in a second language methodology course and describes the participants' evaluation of their content learning in [...]

Published
2002

7. Lisa Loeb fellowship: cultural encounters as a lens for foreign language acquisition and pedagogy

Author

LaBelle, Melissa Tobey, Dembs, Lisa, and Eisner, Kate

Subjects
Language teachers -- Training, Intercultural education -- Social aspects, Concentrated study -- Evaluation, Language acquisition -- Social aspects, Second languages -- Study and teaching, Education
Abstract

The Lisa Loeb Fellowship allows those who are studying to be foreign language teachers to spend 6 month in a country where the language they are learning is spoken. This not only builds language skills but also builds knowledge of the culture surrounding the language.

Published
2000

8. Computer-mediated communication in ESL teacher education

Author

Hirvela, Alan

Subjects
Teacher-student relationships -- Analysis, Language teachers -- Training, Language teachers -- Practice, Teachers -- Training, Teacher centers, Education, Languages and linguistics
Abstract

The use of computer-mediated communication in an ESL teacher education course is highlighted. The way in which opportunities for professional growth were enhanced through a process of electronically negotiated understanding as students shared topics of interest and posted comments on those topics is explored.

Published
2006

10. Teacher preparation and the linguistically diverse young child

Author

Soto, Lourdes Diaz

Subjects
United States. Office of English Language Acquisition, Language Enhancement and Academic Achievement for Limited English Proficient Students -- Services, The Pennsylvania State University -- Services, Native language and education -- Social aspects, Bilingual education -- Planning, Language teachers -- Training, Curriculum planning -- Social aspects, Second language acquisition -- Social aspects, Early childhood education -- Activity programs, Early childhood educators -- Planning
Published
1991

11. Cultural continuity and ELT teacher training

Author

Brown, Ray

Subjects
Language teachers -- Training, Teaching -- Practice, Education, Languages and linguistics
Abstract

Teacher training courses should take care to consider cultural issues when introducing changes to classroom methods.

Published
2000

13. Training in a second-language environment

Author

O'Toole, Michael

Subjects
Language and languages -- Study and teaching, English language -- Technical English, Language teachers -- Training, Business, Business, international
Abstract

The utilization of a language in specialized situations and with a specialized audience produces a specialized style of langauge usage. For example, using English in special contexts can lead to difficulties in understanding its usage among other users of the langauge, especially those who are not exposed to that specific language style. In this regard, language trainers should take note of the difficulties of foreigners in using rechnical English and should take steps to accommodate these problems in their teaching activities.

Published
1994

14. Attrition of Hmong students in teacher education programs

Author

Root, Steven, Rudawski, Anthony, Talyor, Matthew, and Rochon, Ronald

Subjects
Teacher centers -- Finance, Language teachers -- Training, Company financing, Education, Languages and linguistics
Abstract

The children of Hmong people from the mountain comprise a sizable percentage of the school-age pupils. To assist in helping to train Hmong bilingual teachers, University of Wisconsin system has initiated two USDE (United States department of education)-funded projects.

Published
2003

15. Connecting with Latino children: bridging cultural gaps with children's literature

Author

Escamilla, Kathy and Nathenson-Escamilla, Kathy

Subjects
Latin Americans -- Education, Language teachers -- Training, Education, Languages and linguistics
Abstract

The use of Latino children's literature in field experience seminars to help preservice teachers gain background knowledge of the cultures, traditions, and related issues is documented. The experience the teachers get, help them to work with children and broaden their personal perspective and understanding of cultures different from their own.

Published
2003

16. STAYING THE COURSE IN TIMES OF CHANGE

Author

Mora, Jill Kerper

Subjects
Teachers -- Training, Minorities -- Education, Bilingual education -- Laws, regulations and rules, Language teachers -- Training, Education
Abstract

PREPARING TEACHERS FOR LANGUAGE MINORITY EDUCATION This article describes how passage of Proposition 227 (P-227), the popular California initiative restricting bilingual education, has influenced teacher preparation to authorize specialized instruction [...]

Published
2000

19. University of Hawaii National Foreign Language Resource Center (NFLRC)

Subjects
University of Hawaii -- Services, Language teachers -- Training, Second languages -- Study and teaching, Second languages -- Conferences, meetings and seminars
Abstract

Sponsors University of Hawaii National Foreign Language Resource Center (NFLRC) Michigan State University Center for Language Education and Research (CLEAR) Co-Sponsor Center for Applied Linguistics (CAL) The University of Hawaii […]

Published
2008

20. The Center for Applied Linguistics (CAL)

Subjects
Center for Applied Linguistics -- Aims and objectives, Center for Applied Linguistics -- Services, Language teachers -- Training
Abstract

The Center for Applied Linguistics is a private, nonprofit organization that promotes and improves the teaching and learning of languages, identifies and solves problems related to language and culture, and […]

Published
2007

21. Adapting Deming's FUNNEL EXPERIMENT to a Content-Specific Area

Author

Coleman, Douglas W.

Subjects
English as a second language -- Study and teaching, Language teachers -- Training, Statistical process control -- Study and teaching, Educational tests and measurements -- Statistics, Computers, Computers and office automation industries
Published
1999

22. Hi-tech tricks of the trade

Author

Caldwell, Eleanor

Subjects
Computer-assisted instruction -- Training, Language teachers -- Training, Education
Abstract

CILT is a nationally approved training provider aiming to develop teachers' use of computers in their modern language teaching. Their courses take an inter-school approach using distance-learning techniques over 8 weeks.

Published
2000

23. Piloting portfolios: using portfolios in pre-service teacher education

Author

Tanner, Rosie, Longayroux, Desiree, Beijaard, Douwe, and Verloop, Nico

Subjects
English language in foreign countries -- Study and teaching, Language teachers -- Training, Teachers -- Training, Education, Languages and linguistics
Abstract

Experiences with using teaching portfolios as instruments for professional development and growth during a pre-service teacher education course for language graduates are described. It is shown that portfolios are an effective way of encouraging student teachers to enhance their professional development. Quotes from two portfolios are included to summarize how some students feel about working with them.

Published
2000

24. In with an outside chance

Author

Follain, Mary

Subjects
France -- Social policy, English education -- Study and teaching, Language teachers -- Training, French students, Education
Published
1991

25. Learning not to sneer

Author

Knight, Roger

Subjects
Language teachers -- Training, Linguistics -- Methods, Education
Published
1990

26. Spiral steps

Author

White, Diana

Subjects
Languages, Modern -- Study and teaching, Language teachers -- Training, Teachers -- Training, Education
Published
1990

27. First moves

Author

Budd, John

Subjects
Languages, Modern -- Study and teaching, Language and languages -- Study and teaching, Language teachers -- Training, Education
Published
1990

29. Foreign policies

Author

Wragg, Tad

Subjects
United Kingdom. Department of Education and Science -- Social policy, United Kingdom -- Education, Language policy -- Analysis, Language and education -- United Kingdom, Language teachers -- Training, Education, United Kingdom. Education Reform Act 1988
Published
1988

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