State of the Art Student Support Services in an IEP Learning Center

Autor/inn/en	Hanson, Jessica; Maxwell, Jeffrey; Mulder, Monika
Titel	State of the Art Student Support Services in an IEP Learning Center
Quelle	In: ORTESOL Journal, 32 (2015), S.20-32 (13 Seiten) PDF als Volltext kostenfreie Datei Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	0192-401X
Schlagwörter	English (Second Language); Second Language Instruction; Foreign Students; Language Proficiency; Academic Support Services; Learning Resources Centers; Observation; Student Surveys; Teacher Surveys; Interviews; Educational Technology; Computer Uses in Education; Educational Resources; Interpersonal Communication; Student Motivation; School Space; Communities of Practice; College Students; Access to Education; Oregon (Portland) + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? English as second language; English; Second Language; Englisch als Zweitsprache; Fremdsprachenunterricht; Language skill; Language skills; Sprachkompetenz; Learning resources centres; Lehrmittelzentrum; Beobachtung; Schülerbefragung; Interviewing; Interviewtechnik; Unterrichtsmedien; Computernutzung; Bildungsmittel; Interpersonale Kommunikation; Schulische Motivation; Schulraum; Community; Collegestudent; Education; Access; Bildung; Zugang; Bildungszugang
Abstract	Intensive English language programs (IEPs) at American universities have the task of recruiting, retaining, and preparing international students for mainstream classes. In order to achieve these tasks, many programs have explored using supplemental instruction (SI) in the form of learning centers (LCs) to support their students. In this study, we investigate how and why students make use of an LC and its resources at Portland State University's Intensive English Language Program (IELP). Multiple strands of data were used, including observations of the LC in use, surveys of students and staff, and interviews with students to investigate student use of resources and their reasons for using those resources. While a majority of the students use computer resources, many of the students noted they use a variety of the resources offered each time they visit. We also examined student motivations for using the resources and noted five themes in the responses: the variety of resources, the LC's accessibility, the physical space, personal contact, and community. We conclude our research with recommendations for promoting, maintaining, and building community in an IEP LC. (As Provided).
Anmerkungen	Oregon Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages. PO Box 15148, Portland, OR 97293. e-mail: journal@ortesol.org; Web site: https://ortesol.wildapricot.org
Erfasst von	ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC
Update	2020/1/01