Impacting Pre-Service Teachers Sociocultural Awareness, Content Knowledge and Understanding of Teaching ELLs Through Service-Learning

Authors

  • Mary C. Hutchinson Penn State University

Keywords:

English language learners (ELLs), ESL coursework, service-learning, teacher education

Abstract

Preparing teachers to work with English language learners (ELLs) is of critical importance given their increased numbers in schools. One promising initiative is the subject of this study: combining ESL coursework with a service-learning component in a teacher education program. This research explores the impact of this service-learning initiative on pre-service teachers sociocultural awareness, content knowledge and understanding of teaching ELLs.

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Published

2011-04-01

How to Cite

Hutchinson, M. C. (2011). Impacting Pre-Service Teachers Sociocultural Awareness, Content Knowledge and Understanding of Teaching ELLs Through Service-Learning. International Journal of Research on Service-Learning in Teacher Education, 1(2), 31-55. Retrieved from https://ijrslte.journal.library.uta.edu/index.php/IJRSLTE/article/view/19

Issue

Vol. 1 No. 2 (2011)

Section

Articles
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