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Reflections on Being Biliterate: Lessons from Paraprofessionals
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Lenski, Susan Davis – Action in Teacher Education, 2007
The purpose of this study is to examine the strengths that biliterate paraprofessionals bring to the teaching workforce. Paraprofessionals, such as teachers' aides, are commonly used in classes for English-language learners. Because of the pending teacher shortage for English-language learners, a variety of teacher preparation programs have been…
Descriptors: Teacher Shortage, Role Models, Bilingualism, Bilingual Teachers