A University and Middle-School Partnership: Preservice Teachers’ Attitudes Toward ELL Students
Abstract
This article addresses the knowledge and attitudes of preservice teachers about refugee English Language Learners before and after engaging in a pen pal writing project. The results reflect positive changes in the preservice teachers' understanding of their attitudes toward refugee English Language Learners and in their understanding of the implications of teaching linguistically and cultural diverse learners.
Reference
Walker-Dalhouse, D., Sanders, V., & Dalhouse, A. D. (2009). A university and middle-school partnership: Preservice teachers' attitudes toward ELL students.Literacy Research and Instruction, 48(4), 337-349.
Journal
Literacy Research and Instruction
Analysis
Is this article part of a larger project or series of studies?
no
Does this study draw on a large, preexisting data set?
no
Research Approach
Geographic Setting
Institutional Context
Certification Level
- early childhood
- Elementary
Programatic Focus
Research Location Context
Preservice Participants
- Undergraduates (university based program)
Preservice Sample Size
49
Duration of Data Collection
Data Sources
Data Analysis Tools
- MANOVA
- Statistical analysis
Researcher Positionality
- inside (staying their own students)
Research Questions
"1) Does the perceived ability of preservice teachers to teach ELLs improve?" (p. 340).
Is this research question explicit from the manuscript? Yes
" (2) Do the attitudes of preservice teachers toward ELLs improve?" (p. 340).
Is this research question explicit from the manuscript? Unknown