ERIC Number: EJ1187191
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2018
Pages: 19
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Experiences and Perceived Benefits of a Digital Pen Pal Experience on Preservice Teachers' Preparation for Working with English Learners
Action in Teacher Education, v40 n3 p253-271 2018
This research shares qualitative analysis of the experience and benefits of a digital pen pal (E-Pal) experience on preservice experiences and perceived benefits of English Learners (ELs) and how to teach ELs. For this project, preservice teachers exchanged E-Pal letters with EL and non-EL students in Grades 5 through 7 about a book they read. Constant comparative data analysis using an open-coding method yielded major themes regarding dispositions, pedagogical knowledge, and practice of pedagogical knowledge. Students demonstrated growth across areas. Findings support that a structured E-Pal program may be used to effectively provide preservice teachers educational experiences with ELs when classroom interactions are not available.
Descriptors: Preservice Teacher Education, English Language Learners, Teaching Methods, Preservice Teachers, Computer Mediated Communication, Grade 5, Grade 6, Grade 7, Program Effectiveness, Experiential Learning, Student Diversity, Educational Technology, Technology Uses in Education, Middle School Students, Elementary School Students, Electronic Mail, Web Sites, Student Attitudes, Teacher Role, Language Usage
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education
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Language: English
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