Dissertations and Theses @ UNI
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Keywords
English language -- Study and teaching -- United States -- Foreign speakers; Teachers -- Training of -- United States; United States;
Abstract
The present study examined perceptions from a small sample of teachers from two small Midwestern districts. Teachers were interviewed to collect information regarding the teachers' training for the general education instruction and the identification process for special education for English Language Learners (ELLs ). In addition, teachers were asked to suggest future methods of training and identify alternatives to special education referrals for ELLs. The results indicated that teachers are not adequately trained to instruct nor identify ELLs for special education and that future teachers should be trained to educate and communicate with ELLs. Recommendations include more comprehensive
Year of Submission
2002
Degree Name
Specialist in Education
Department
Department of Educational Psychology and Foundations
First Advisor
Barry J. Wilson
Date Original
2002
Object Description
1 PDF file (84 leaves)
Copyright
©2002 Jane E. Zirkelbach
Language
en
File Format
application/pdf
Recommended Citation
Zirkelbach, Jane E., "General educator training for the instruction of English language learners : is it sufficient?" (2002). Dissertations and Theses @ UNI. 1172.
https://scholarworks.uni.edu/etd/1172
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