Introspections on In-Service Teachers' Intercultural Responsiveness Skills for English Language Learners

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Author(s): Alina Slapac (University of Missouri – St. Louis, USA), Kim H. Song (University of Missouri – St. Louis, USA)and Cynthia C. Chasteen (University of Missouri – St. Louis, USA)
Copyright: 2017
Pages: 21
Source title: Intercultural Responsiveness in the Second Language Learning Classroom
Source Author(s)/Editor(s): Kathryn Jones (Lamar University, USA)and Jason R. Mixon (Lamar University, USA)
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-5225-2069-6.ch011

Keywords: Curriculum Development and Instructional Design / Information Science Reference / Literacy and Language Studies / Media & Communications

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This chapter discusses the successes, concerns and challenges faced by in-service teachers in the instruction of English Learners (ELs). The constructs of intercultural responsiveness (IR), cultural competence (CC), linguistic competence (LC) and professional development (PD) are used as conceptual frameworks. The researchers are drawing on data gathered at a statewide conference focused on dual language (DL) education from five focus group interviews and informal conversations with twenty-seven in-service teachers and administrators at all levels of education, and the researchers' field notes .Vignettes of the participants' voices highlight their perspectives and experiences working with ELs. The authors hope that these stories of celebrations and struggles will engage other teachers and administrators to take a deeper look into their personal practices and pedagogies of working with ELs.

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