Faculty Publications

Teacher Educator Toolbox: Strategic Mediation In Teacher Preparation Coursework Focused On Technology

Document Type

Article

Keywords

CALL teacher Education, Language teacher education, Sociocultural theory, Strategic mediation

Journal/Book/Conference Title

System

Volume

114

Abstract

With the plethora of digital tools available, language teachers must be ready to discover, evaluate and implement technology effectively, but teachers continue to feel underprepared. Drawing on sociocultural theory to conceptualize strategic mediation, this qualitative study examines how one teacher educator supported PSTs' development during coursework, especially learning about technology. Data from interviews and course observations of 12 PSTs and their teacher educator revealed that the most effective learning experiences incorporated peer mediation and planned scaffolds for PSTs’ individual needs. This study has important implications for how teacher educators facilitate PST learning and provides suggestions for avoiding “check-the-box” types of assignments.

Department

Department of Languages and Literatures

Original Publication Date

6-1-2023

DOI of published version

10.1016/j.system.2023.103031

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