"I'm Just Kind of Winging It": Preparing and Supporting Educators of Adult Refugee Learners

Autor/inn/en	Perry, Kristen H.; Hart, Susan J.
Titel	"I'm Just Kind of Winging It": Preparing and Supporting Educators of Adult Refugee Learners
Quelle	In: Journal of Adolescent & Adult Literacy, 56 (2012) 2, S.110-122 (13 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	1081-3004
DOI	10.1002/JAAL.00112
Schlagwörter	Refugees; Adult Educators; English (Second Language); Professional Development; Semi Structured Interviews; Professional Education; Case Studies; Tutors; Literacy Education; Adult Literacy; Adult Learning; Teacher Certification; Data Collection + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Flüchtling; Adult education teacher; Adult education; Adult training; Teacher; Teachers; Adult educator; Erwachsenenbildner; Erwachsenenbildung; Lehrer; Lehrerin; Lehrende; English as second language; English; Second Language; Englisch als Zweitsprache; Berufsausbildung; Case study; Fallstudie; Case Study; Förderlehrer; Lehrender; Tutor; Adulte education; Data capture; Datensammlung
Abstract	In this qualitative case study, we explore local adult educators' preparation to teach refugees, along with their professional development needs. This analysis focuses on 10 tutors and instructors in a midsize Southeastern city. Data collection involved an open-ended questionnaire, semi-structured interviews, and observations; analysis involved open coding, theme generation, data matrices, and participant checking. Findings indicated that most participants had some level of preparation, although the amount and nature of this preparation varied widely; yet, even those with teaching certification felt un- or under-prepared to teach ESL and/or literacy to adult refugees. Participants needed relevant training, opportunities to connect with "people resources", and other supports. We discuss implications for offering ongoing, targeted professional development for adult ESL educators. (Contains 2 tables and 2 figures.) (As Provided).
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Erfasst von	ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC
Update	2017/4/10