TESOL tutor time homework center: A collaboration of volunteer preservice teachers in public elementary schools
Abstract
Bilingual parents who struggle with language acquisition themselves cannot assist their children with homework and need academic support. This report describes the inception and progress of a university/public school collaboration where preservice teachers, who are working toward endorsement in teaching English to speakers of other languages (TESOL), volunteer to teach English as a second language (ESL) students. The preservice teachers provide academic support, homework help, language practice, and comprehensive explanations for children who are struggling to either learn English or to keep up with academic assignments. The TESOL Tutor Time Homework Center provides Florida Atlantic University’s students the opportunity to apply current TESOL methodologies and approaches, thus enhancing the ESL student’s ability to master the English language and achieve curriculum competencies.
Reference
Ariza, E.N. (2003). TESOL tutor time homework center: A collaboration of volunteer preservice teachers in public elementary schools. Urban Education, 38(6), 708-724.
Journal
Urban Education
Analysis
Is this article part of a larger project or series of studies?
unclear
Does this study draw on a large, preexisting data set?
no
Research Approach
- Descriptive study
- Qualitiative
Geographic Setting
Institutional Context
Certification Level
- Elementary education with TESOL endorsement
Programatic Focus
Research Location Context
- after school TESOL homework program
- TESOL course
Preservice Participants
- undergraduate preservice teachers
Preservice Sample Size
30
Other Participant Data
- Students in tutorial setting
Duration of Data Collection
Data Sources
- parent comments
- Reflective journals
- student work
Data Analysis Tools
Researcher Positionality
- Inside (studying their own programs)
Research Questions
What effect does a ESL after-school tutoring program have on elementary ESL students and preservice teachers seeking a TESOL certification?
Is this research question explicit from the manuscript? No