Bilingual Teacher Education: A Three-Pronged Program Design

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Abstract

This paper describes the examination of a bilingual teacher education program at a primarily white institution in the mid-west. On-going research investigates three critical components of the program including traditional coursework, study abroad and a year-long internship in a bilingual classroom. Through the research, the authors strive to identify if and how the three components not only foster Spanish language acquisition but also a cross cultural teaching perspective necessary for bilingual educators.

Authors

• Elizabeth A. Skinner, Illinois State University

• Pauline Clardy, Illinois State University

• Maria Luisa Zamudio, Illinois State University