NPD Grant-Project Based Research: Constructing a New Vision for Effective MLL Teacher Education

Session Type: Symposium

Abstract

This panel explores the impact of research projects funded by the National Professional Development (NPD) grant on MLL teacher education. As MLL populations grow, effective teacher preparation and research are crucial. The panel highlights research conducted by NPD grant awardees on new models created and used in MLL teacher education.
Topics include supporting rural educators, implementing culturally responsive professional development in urban settings, and reviewing long-term impacts through MLL community engagement. Panelists highlight their research on specific MLL teacher education models. The included research demonstrates increases in pre-/in-service teacher learning, parental school involvement, and MLL school achievements. The session offers insights in increasing the effectiveness of MLL instruction.

Keywords: Teacher Education; Multilingual Learners

Sub Unit

• SIG-Bilingual Education Research

Chair

• Rui Niu-Cooper, Grand Valley State University

Papers

• The SEL-e-SIOP Model: An Innovative and Effective Approach for MLL Teacher Education - Rui Niu-Cooper, Grand Valley State University; Jeffrey D. Greene, Western Michigan University

• Reaching All Individuals and Communities to Establish Success in Language Learning - Chrissy J Cross, Stephen F. Austin State University; Heather K. Olson Beal, Stephen F. Austin State University; Marisol Diaz, California State Polytechnic University - Pomona

• Empowering Rural Educators of Multilingual Learners: Insights from a Five-Year Professional Learning Project - Anshika Bhasin, University of Wisconsin - Madison; Jennifer Wilfrid, University of Wisconsin - Madison; Elizabeth M. Cranley, WIDA; Rebecca E. Sawyer, University of Wisconsin - Madison

Session Organizer

• Rui Niu-Cooper, Grand Valley State University

Discussant

• Marisol Diaz, California State Polytechnic University - Pomona