ERIC Number: EJ1275963
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2021-Jan
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Family Literacy Night: A Student-Centered Clinically Rich Experience for Teacher Candidates in Literacy and TESOL
Hilliker, Shannon M.; Washburn, Erin K.
Journal of Education, v201 n1 p34-41 Jan 2021
This article aims to share a collaboration between TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) and Literacy professionals to provide a family literacy night for multi-language learners after school at the elementary level. First, a review of research that highlights the important factors to the collaboration is outlined. This is followed by a description of the university-school partnership that was designed to be an opportunity for TESOL and Literacy teacher candidates to collaborate with one another, practicing English as a New Language teachers, and children and families of multi-language learners. The article concludes with an overview of challenges encountered in the collaborative process.
Descriptors: Family Literacy, Literacy Education, Teacher Collaboration, Language Teachers, Second Language Learning, Second Language Instruction, English (Second Language), Multilingualism, Elementary School Students, College School Cooperation, Barriers, Preservice Teachers, Program Descriptions, Family School Relationship, Teacher Education Programs
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Elementary Education; Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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