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Tinkler, Alan; Tinkler, Barri; Reyes, Cynthia; Elkin, Suzanna – Journal of Experiential Education, 2019
Background: The ability to effectively teach culturally and linguistically diverse students is critically important. Research has shown that providing teacher candidates educative experiences through critical service-learning can better prepare future teachers and can foster a social justice stance. Purpose: This study examines teacher candidates'…
Descriptors: Service Learning, Cultural Differences, Preservice Teachers, Teacher Education Programs
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Shapiro, Shawna; Cox, Michelle; Shuck, Gail; Simnitt, Emily – Composition Studies, 2016
In this article, we build on conversations about linguistic diversity in writing studies, proposing a framework by which instructors and administrators can promote the empowerment of multilingual writers. Our framework, which we call "teaching for agency," recognizes the resources that linguistically diverse students bring to our writing…
Descriptors: Student Empowerment, Multilingualism, English (Second Language), Second Language Learning
Zarrabi, Shayesteh – ProQuest LLC, 2016
International students, a growing population in US universities, need to possess excellent reading skills in order to succeed. American universities also benefit from admitting students who do not require remedial English classes. Reading online has become an integrated part of college education, which requires students to have additional skills.…
Descriptors: Metacognition, Reading Strategies, Statistical Analysis, Online Surveys
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Walsleben, Linda – Journal of Staff Development, 2008
The Burlington School District has experienced a sharp increase in the number English language learners (ELLs) in its schools over the past several years, as have many schools across the country. As is typical in U.S. schools, Burlington offered newly arriving students pullout instruction to meet their linguistic and academic needs. Yet even with…
Descriptors: School Districts, Second Language Learning, Student Needs, Program Implementation