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ERIC Number: EJ1404695
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2023
Pages: 15
Abstractor: As Provided
ISBN: N/A
ISSN: ISSN-0737-7363
EISSN: EISSN-1948-4801
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An Exploratory Study of Instructors Who Became Administrators of Post-Secondary ESOL Programs in the United States
Journal of Continuing Higher Education, v71 n3 p299-313 2023
Since the voices of program administrators in adult English to Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) programs in post-secondary and higher education settings were underrepresented in the research literature, this exploratory study of instructors of adult emergent bi/multilingual learners (EBLs) who became program administrators was an initial attempt at addressing this gap. The professional reflections of three program administrators, specifically regarding their transition into administration, were explored through semi-structured interviews. Analysis of their interview transcripts through a "priori" coding yielded three overarching themes: (1) leveraging preservice preparation and teaching experience as program administrators; (2) fostering professional development and growth of program staff and instructors; and (3) receiving guidance and support from superiors. The accuracy of the portrayal of the participants and the study's findings were affirmed through extensive member checking. Characteristics of effective administrators of adult ESOL programs and preliminary suggestions for adjusting preservice preparation and ongoing professional development to support instructors to transition into administrative roles were identified. Areas for future research were also suggested.
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Adult Education; Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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