Learning in Context: Principles for English Language Learner Instruction and Emerging Teacher Dispositions

• In Event: 66.087 - MTCC Roundtable Session 30
  In Roundtable Session: 66.087-5 - Increasing Teachers' Efficacy and Cultural Responsiveness in Teaching English Language Arts

Abstract

Culturally and linguistically diverse students continue to lag behind in academic achievement compared to native English speakers. Common Core standards emphasize the use of academic language in demonstrating content understanding. To prepare students in meeting content and language goals, teachers must be knowledgeable and capable of providing supports that meet the needs of these students. This study focuses on providing professional development and coaching to teachers so they may better serve their students and pre-service teachers. The results of this study show what dispositions emerge as teachers infuse Stanford’s Understanding Language (2013) Six Key Principles for English language learner instruction in their classrooms.

Authors

• Silvia Araceli Aparicio, Arizona State University

• Malissa Thibault, Arizona State University

• Stephanie Lund, Arizona State University

• Sarah Saltmarsh, Arizona State University

• Melanie Baca, Arizona State University

• Wendy Farr, Arizona State University