Exploring the Coaching Through Simulation Effectiveness in a Microcredentialing of English Learner Teaching Skills Program

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Abstract

This paper will analyze the self-reported perceptions of pre-service teacher candidates regarding the effectiveness of English-learner (EL)-focused coaching conducted within a EL micro-credentialing program. The coaching took place in two simulation formats: micro-teaching and TLE TeachLivE™. While pre-service teachers role-played the part of the ELs during micro-teaching, TLE TeachLivE™ provided a virtual classroom with virtual avatars representing ELs at different levels of language proficiency. Trained coaches provided feedback in both formats. The study will examine whether there have been format-specific differences in participants’ self-reported perceptions regarding the effectiveness of coaching focusing on EL teaching skills. The discussion will focus on descriptive statistics as well as the qualitative findings resulting from analyzing 64 participants ‘responses to a 14-item survey.

Authors

• Florin Marius Mihai, University of Central Florida

• Joyce Watson Nutta, University of Central Florida

• Kerry Purmensky, University of Central Florida

• Bonnie Swan, University of Central Florida

• Laura Monroe, University of Central Florida

• Leslie Mendez, University of Central Florida