Investigation of Preservice Bilingual Generalists' Perceptions of Working With English Language Learner Students' Parents

• In Event: Teacher and Staff Perceptions of Emergent Bilinguals

Abstract

The value of home-school communication and parent involvement in general is well-documented in the research literature. Research indicates a positive link between engaging families in school and positive outcomes for children, including higher academic outcomes. The purpose of this study was to investigate how a set of experiences that engaged pre-service teachers in working directly with parents facilitated their development of a conceptual understanding about parental involvement and improved their communication skills with parents of ELs.

Author

• Josefina V. Tinajero, The University of Texas - El Paso