Collaboration to Support ESL Education: Complexities of the Integrated Model

Autor/inn/en	Vintan, Ana; Gallagher, Tiffany L.
Titel	Collaboration to Support ESL Education: Complexities of the Integrated Model
Quelle	In: TESL Canada Journal, 36 (2019) 2, S.68-90 (23 Seiten) PDF als Volltext kostenfreie Datei Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	0826-435X
Schlagwörter	English (Second Language); Second Language Instruction; Elementary School Teachers; Teacher Collaboration; Teacher Competencies; Teacher Attitudes; Planning; Teacher Behavior; Faculty Development; Foreign Countries; Canada + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? English as second language; English; Second Language; Englisch als Zweitsprache; Fremdsprachenunterricht; Elementary school; Teacher; Teachers; Grundschule; Volksschule; Lehrer; Lehrerin; Lehrende; Lehrerkooperation; Lehrkunst; Lehrerverhalten; Ablaufplanung; Planungsprozess; Teacher behaviour; Ausland; Kanada
Abstract	The purpose of this study was to explore current practices of collaboration between English as a second language (ESL) and elementary classroom teachers and provide evidence-based recommendations on how to enhance collaborative professional relationships that support the instruction of English Language Learners (ELLs). A qualitative research methodology was employed to explore current practices as well as educational resources used by four ESL teachers as they worked to foster collaborative relationships with classroom teachers. Data collection methods included (a) interviews with ESL teachers reflecting on their beliefs and practices, (b) structured observations of ESL and elementary teachers in classrooms, and (c) analysis of professional planning artifacts (e.g., daybook plans, lesson plans, professional readings, and instructional resources) to document participants' practices in ESL education. Findings revealed that ESL teachers negotiated collaboration based on a desire to work together and a belief that a cohesive educator team is important in ESL education, however, these ESL teachers encountered barriers such as a lack of training, technology, and tools to facilitate collaboration and limited time to do so. This resulted in limited and informal, surface-level collaboration. Implications of the findings relating to best collaborative practices are discussed. (As Provided).
Anmerkungen	TESL Canada Federation. 408-4370 Dominion Street, Burnaby, BC V5G 4L7, Canada. Tel: 604-298-0312; Fax: 604-298-0372; e-mail: admin@tesl.ca; Web site: http://www.tesl.ca
Erfasst von	ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC
Update	2024/1/01