Preparing Secondary Science Preservice Teachers Through TeachLivE to Support English Learners in Communicating Science Ideas

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Abstract

To meet the needs of English Learners (ELs) and the call of the Next Generation Science Standards to engage all students in communicating science ideas, a collaboration between science, literacy, and second language acquisition teacher educators resulted in a trifocal approach within a reformed science teacher education program. The purpose of this study is to explore how TeachLivE, a mixed-reality simulation technology, was used to prepare preservice teachers (PSTs) to support ELs in communicating science ideas through questioning. Findings from transcribed lessons, coaching sessions, and PSTs self-reports show that TeachLivE provided opportunities to practice questioning, reflect on challenges, and was a collaborative learning context. Significance for secondary science teacher education and inservice teacher professional development is presented.

Authors

• Kelsey Ginori, California Center for Construction Education

• Su Gao, University of Central Florida

• Vicky I. Zygouris-Coe, University of Central Florida

• Joyce Watson Nutta, University of Central Florida