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Nancy Bell; Christine Jackson; Mara Reich; Dania Wattar – TESL Canada Journal, 2024
In this article, we chronicle the development and implementation of a multilingual drama workshop for teacher candidates within the framework of a course titled "Supporting English Language Learners," as part of the Master of Teaching Program at the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education. This course takes a decidedly critical…
Descriptors: Cooperation, Multilingualism, Drama, Teacher Education
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Han, Yesul; Chang, Yunjeong; Kearney, Erin – Journal of Studies in International Education, 2022
This study aims to understand the learning experiences and challenges of international students enrolled in Master's and PhD programs in various institutions who were forced to transition to online learning during the pandemic. In particular, the study explores the experiences and perceptions of seven non-native English-speaking international…
Descriptors: Masters Programs, Doctoral Programs, Foreign Students, Barriers
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Harwood, Nigel – Written Communication, 2018
There has been much interest recently in researching the changes editors, supervisors, and other language brokers make to the writing of L2 researchers who are attempting to publish in English. However, studies focused on the presubmission proofreading of students' university essays are rarer. In this study of student proofreading, 14 UK…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Graduate Students, Masters Programs, Writing (Composition)
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Tigert, Johanna M.; Peercy, Megan Madigan – TESOL Journal, 2018
The emphasis on English language learner (ELL) education in the United States has shifted heavily toward integrated content and language instruction. Now, English for speakers of other languages (ESOL) teachers are expected to teach language through content areas, such as math, in an effort to meet the needs of ELLs. However, ESOL teacher…
Descriptors: English (Second Language), Second Language Learning, Second Language Instruction, Language Teachers
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Crosby, Cathryn – Reading Matrix: An International Online Journal, 2018
Dramatically changing demographics of students learning English as another language across the world and in the United States pose a significant challenge for today's school systems. For example, an estimated 1.5 billion students are learning English in the world (British Council, 2014). Recent research on service-learning and TESOL (Al Barwani,…
Descriptors: Service Learning, Technological Literacy, English (Second Language), Second Language Learning
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Min, Young-Kyung – TESOL Journal, 2016
Drawing on data from a writing program in English as a second language (ESL) at a large university in the midwestern United States, this article addresses the significant gap in programmatic and pedagogical responses for graduate writing support by probing the notion of ESL service courses that approach graduate writing courses as being…
Descriptors: English Language Learners, Second Language Instruction, Foreign Students, Graduate Students
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Tavares, Vander, Ed. – IGI Global, 2021
Canada has become one of the most popular destinations for international students at the higher education level. A number of complex factors and trends, both in Canada and globally, have contributed to the emergence of Canada as a destination for international higher education. However, more research is still needed to better understand the…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Foreign Students, Student Experience, Higher Education
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Trent, John – Australian Journal of Teacher Education, 2015
This article reports the results of a discourse-theoretic study that considered the perspectives of one group of preservice mainstream teachers in Australia concerning their preparedness to teach English language learners (ELLs). Framed by a theory of teacher identity and using in-depth interviews, the paper explores the perceptions and…
Descriptors: Preservice Teachers, English Language Learners, Student Attitudes, Equal Education
Kessler, Greg, Ed. – TESOL Press, 2018
In this volume of the "TESOL Voices" series, authors demonstrate the various ways that we can interact with one another in the pursuit of effective teaching and learning. From virtual learning environments to online course management systems, discover how technology can maintain a human connection. Hear how ESL and EFL teachers developed…
Descriptors: English (Second Language), Second Language Instruction, Educational Technology, Technology Uses in Education
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Clayton, Courtney; Meadows, George – Teacher Educators' Journal, 2013
Classroom-centered Action Research Projects are an integral component of the M.S. in Elementary Education Program at the University's (pseudonym) College of Education. This article provides a summary and discussion of the projects completed by students in the Science, Technology, Literacy and English Language Learner Specializations of the…
Descriptors: Action Research, Preservice Teacher Education, Masters Programs, Elementary Education
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Daniel, Shannon M. – Teacher Education Quarterly, 2014
Studies have repeatedly shown that English language learners (ELLs) in elementary and secondary schools are frustrated because the school system is failing to support them in achieving their goals of acquiring English and obtaining postsecondary education. Teachers of ELLs often tell students to stop speaking their native languages, require…
Descriptors: English (Second Language), Second Language Learning, Preservice Teachers, Elementary School Teachers
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Sukitkanaporn, Thitibhada; Phoocharoensil, Supakorn – English Language Teaching, 2014
This study addresses the English Presentation skills of graduate students and explores the ways to improve their skills. A cross-sectional research survey study was conducted among 26 students of the Master of Arts Program in English for Careers at Thammasat University, Thailand. The results showed that there are some statistically significant…
Descriptors: Graduate Students, English (Second Language), English Language Learners, Language Skills