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Kim, Namsook – Online Submission, 2014
The present qualitative case study grounded in critical, socio-constructivist perspectives towards transformative learning and identity development intends to identify and explore the in-depth nature of innovative multicultural educational practice in an urban adolescent ESL [English as a Second Language] class in new times. Data, collected from…
Descriptors: Case Studies, Qualitative Research, Multicultural Education, Urban Areas
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Deaton, Cynthia C. Minchew; Deaton, Benjamin; Koballa, Thomas – Action in Teacher Education, 2014
This multiple case study examined the reflections of elementary teachers as they taught science to English language learners (ELLs). The six participants in this study developed explanations about their science teaching with ELLs as they engaged in reflective practice using video-based tools during a professional development experience. Open…
Descriptors: Elementary School Teachers, Reflection, Science Instruction, Educational Practices
Langley-Weber, Terri – ProQuest LLC, 2012
This qualitative study examined the influences of teachers' experiences on their perceptions of teaching English language learners (ELLs) framed within Mezirow's transformative learning theory. Eight teachers ranging from pre-Kindergarten to 12th grade participated in long interviews responding to a 10 item questionnaire. Each teacher…
Descriptors: Transformative Learning, English (Second Language), Second Language Learning, Metacognition
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Brown, Julie Esparza; Ault, Phyllis Campbell – Journal of Multilingual Education Research, 2015
Identifying which K-12 English Learners (ELs) should receive special education services has historically been challenging and fraught with error. Educators are commonly puzzled as to whether an EL student's academic difficulties are the result of insufficient academic English language, inappropriate instruction, or an intrinsic learning…
Descriptors: Case Studies, School Districts, English Language Learners, Learning Disabilities
Kim, Namsook – Online Submission, 2011
The present case study examines classroom interaction in an English as a second language (ESL) class in an urban high school. The study intends to explore the in-depth nature of teacher's effective teaching practices during the instructional time with focus on their influence on linguistically and culturally diverse English language learners'…
Descriptors: Transformative Learning, Teaching Methods, Case Studies, Interaction
Ferguson, Mary R. – ProQuest LLC, 2009
The racially-based academic achievement gap demonstrates that schools are not equally successful with all students. There are gaps in discipline; placement in remedial, gifted, and honors classes; assignment to special education programs; grade point averages; dropout and graduation rates as well as in funding and resources. The elimination of…
Descriptors: Achievement Gap, Racial Bias, Equal Education, Disproportionate Representation