Short-Term International Experiences in Language Teacher Education: A Qualitative Meta-Synthesis

Autor/inn/en	Çiftçi, Emrullah Yasin; Karaman, A. Cendel
Titel	Short-Term International Experiences in Language Teacher Education: A Qualitative Meta-Synthesis
Quelle	In: Australian Journal of Teacher Education, 44 (2019) 1, S.93-119, Artikel 6 (28 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext kostenfreie Datei Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	0313-5373
Schlagwörter	Language Teachers; Second Language Learning; Second Language Instruction; English (Second Language); Teacher Education Programs; Study Abroad; Student Exchange Programs; Preservice Teachers; Preservice Teacher Education; Inservice Teacher Education; Experiential Learning + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Language teacher; Sprachunterricht; Zweitsprachenerwerb; Fremdsprachenunterricht; English as second language; English; Second Language; Englisch als Zweitsprache; Studies abroad; Auslandsstudium; Schüleraustausch; Lehramtsstudiengang; Lehrerausbildung; Lehrerfortbildung; Experiental learning; Erfahrungsorientiertes Lernen
Abstract	Short-term international experiential learning opportunities can foster language teachers' multidimensional development. Even though such experiences are considered beneficial for language teachers' development, educational reviews have scarcely concentrated on a comprehensive synthesis of the impact of such experiences on language teachers. This meta-synthesis of qualitative research analyzed the role of international experiential learning in the multidimensional development of pre- and in-service language teachers. Besides presenting a number of research patterns in the literature, this synthesis of 25 qualitative studies reported main outcomes of short-term international experiences for language teachers. These outcomes were synthesized under three main headings: (1) professional, (2) linguistic, and (3) intercultural. Based on this analysis, further research and practice directions regarding international language teacher education emerged. These emerging research agendas concentrated on the critical role of peer circles, host communities, program types and structures, preparation and post-program components, and guidance and supervision. (As Provided).
Anmerkungen	Edith Cowan University. Bradford Street, Mount Lawley, West Australia 6050, Australia. Web site: http://ro.ecu.edu.au/ajte/
Erfasst von	ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC
Update	2020/1/01