Document Type
Article
Publication Date
April 2015
Publication Title
New Waves-Educational Research and Development Journal: Special Issue on Service Learning in Education
Volume
18
Issue
1
First Page
18
Last Page
35
Abstract
In an effort to address the gaps in preparing teacher candidates (TCs) to work with English Language Learners (ELLs), service-learning experiences (SLE) were integrated into two courses within a teacher education program. This exploratory case study sought to explore the outcomes of teacher candidates (TCs) engaged in SLE with diverse students and families, particularly ELLs. Content analysis of students’ reflections provided insights of the impact of the SLE. Findings indicate that participating in service-learning with ELLs provides opportunities for TCs to engage in positive interactions that help to address misconceptions about students, families, and communities. TCs also began to confront their fears of working with ELLs and develop relationship-building skills and initial strategies for teaching ELLs.
Recommended Citation
Rodriguez-Arroyo, Sandra, "Is Service-Learning the Answer? Preparing Teacher Candidates to Work with ELLs through Service-Learning Experiences" (2015). Scholarship of Metropolitan Mission. 3.
https://digitalcommons.unomaha.edu/scholarshipofengagement/3
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