ERIC Number: ED557025
Record Type: Non-Journal
Publication Date: 2014
Pages: 347
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ISBN: 978-1-3210-7976-0
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Building Language Educators: The Implications of Case-Based Pedagogy Using Practicum-Based Student-Teacher-Generated Cases for Pre-Service Language Teacher Education
Cournoyer, Amy Beth
ProQuest LLC, Ed.D. Dissertation, Boston University
This case study investigated case-based pedagogy using student-teacher-generated cases as an instructional tool in the preparation of 12 pre-service ESL, Bilingual, and Modern Foreign Language teachers enrolled in a Student Teaching Seminar at a post-secondary institution. In the fall methods course, each participant generated a case study based on instructional challenges identified during pre-practicum observations. The instructor-researcher used the case method approach in the analysis of the 12 cases during the spring Student Teaching Seminar. Interviews, audio-taped discussions, pre- and post-case discussion reflection papers and critical incident reports were coded and analyzed. The results of the case study analyses indicate that, overall, case-based pedagogy using student-teacher-generated cases appears to lead to positive effects on participants' teacher knowledge, thinking and praxis. Participant-reported barriers to learning using this approach are presented, and suggestions for future implementations of this approach are discussed. [The dissertation citations contained here are published with the permission of ProQuest LLC. Further reproduction is prohibited without permission. Copies of dissertations may be obtained by Telephone (800) 1-800-521-0600. Web page: http://bibliotheek.ehb.be:2222/en-US/products/dissertations/individuals.shtml.]
Descriptors: Language Teachers, Preservice Teacher Education, Observation, Case Studies, Teaching Methods, Second Language Learning, Second Language Instruction, Seminars, Interviews, Audio Equipment, Critical Incidents Method, Case Method (Teaching Technique), Knowledge Base for Teaching, Student Teachers, Barriers, Discussion (Teaching Technique), Teacher Researchers, Methods Courses, Student Teacher Attitudes, Practicums
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Publication Type: Dissertations/Theses - Doctoral Dissertations
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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