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Why That? An Ecological Perspective Of Ell Teachers’ Professional Development, Brian C. Rose
Why That? An Ecological Perspective Of Ell Teachers’ Professional Development, Brian C. Rose
Journal of Educational Research and Innovation
This article aims to identify the influences which affect the professional development choices of teachers who work with English language learners. Through a qualitative analysis of the experiences of four teachers in four different schools in two school districts, the professional development choices of these teachers are seen as a response to particular institutional forces. These influences mediate the teachers’ choices for professional learning and include concerns related to the classroom, the school site, the district, and the legislative arena. Ultimately, this study provides guidance for teachers trying to identify the specific roles and responsibilities they embody in their schools …
Early Literacy Experiences Of Independent University Youth, Christina Taylor
Early Literacy Experiences Of Independent University Youth, Christina Taylor
Journal of Educational Research and Innovation
The purpose of this constructivist qualitative study is to describe the early literacy experiences of independent university students at a mid-size public institution in the Rocky Mountain region of the Western United States. Data are collected through single, face-to-face, semistructured one hour interviews with five volunteer participants. The narrative study finds that the parallel experiences in early life and early literacy of the participants relate to their pursuit of higher education and also challenges stereotypes which educators and caregivers may hold about poor and seemingly dysfunctional families. This research informs the best practices of early childhood educators, higher education faculty, …