Innovating the TESOL Practicum in Teacher Education: Design, Implementation, and Pedagogy in an Era of Change

Cover
Half Title
Series Information
Title Page
Copyright Page
Table of Contents
List of Contributors
Acknowledgments
1 Introduction: Contextualizing the TESOL Practicum in the Field of TESOL
	Purpose of the Volume
	Framing Teacher Learning Through the TESOL Practicum
	Authentic Learning
	Organization of the Volume
	References
Part 1 The TESOL Practicum in an Era of Change
	2 Building a More Resilient Approach to ELL Field Experience in Teacher Education
		Introduction
		Literature Review
		Methodology
			Survey
			Interviews
			Data Analysis
		Survey Findings
		Interview Findings
			Face-to-Face Field Experience
		Hybrid/Hy-Flex Field Experience
			Virtual Field Experience
			Web-based Field Experience
		Discussions and Implications
		References
	3 A Turning Point in the TESOL Practicum: Navigating a Forced Move From In-Person to Online Practice Teaching
		Introduction
		Facing Pandemic in the SJSU Practicum Course
		Designing the San José English Exchange
		English Teaching as Meaning-Making: Three Key Challenge Areas
			Adapting to a New Teaching and Learning Environment
			New Obstacles and Opportunities for Mentoring
			Dealing With Uncertainty, Change, and Division
		Discussion
			Lesson One: “Humanization” of Online Learners Is a Persistent and Important Challenge
			Lesson Two: Virtual Exchange Heightens the Need for an Intercultural Approach
			Lesson Three: In Terms of Technology, “Access To” and “Able To” Are as Important as “How To”
			Lesson Four: In Virtual Classrooms, We Must Think Creatively About Mentoring and Support
			Lesson Five: Virtual Field Experiences May Benefit All Teachers-In-Training
		Notes
		References
	4 TESOL Practicum in the Pandemic Era: The Emotions and Strategies of Teacher Candidates
		Introduction
		Background Literature
			Pre-service Teacher Education
		Theoretical Lens: Teacher Emotions and Strategies
		Methods
			Setting and Participants
			Data Collection and Analysis
		Findings and Discussion
			Emotional Challenges Encountered By Teacher Candidates
			Adopting Strategies Specific to Pandemic-Era Student Teaching
		Conclusions
		References
	5 Evolving the TESOL Practicum: Revisiting the Impact of EdTPA
		Background
		Methodology
			Institutional Changes in TESOL Teacher Preparation
			TESOL Cut Scores and Candidate Successes and Struggles With EdTPA
			Perceptions of Overall Educational Value of EdTPA
			Effects of EdTPA Preparation On Teacher Educators’ Practices
			Impressions of the EdTPA Safety Net During the Pandemic
		Conclusion
		References
	6 Advancing School–Family Coalitions and Cooperative Funds of Knowledge Through Virtual Teaching...
		Introduction
			Discussion Trajectory
		Conceptualizing V-T&L Contexts
			Funds of Knowledge
		Gathering Experiences
			Data Collection
			Participants
		Findings
			Obstacles and Challenges
			From Obstacles to Opportunities
			Cooperative Funds of Knowledge
			School–Family Coalitions
		Implications
			Engagement as Communication
		Conclusions
		References
Part 2 The TESOL Practicum in Community-Based Programs
	7 Undertaking TESOL Practicum at the Adult ESL Community Outreach Program: Student Teachers’ Perceived...
		Introduction
			Background
			Context
				MA TESOL Practicum Course
				The Adult ESL COP: Distinguishing Features and STs’ Tasks
		Case Study
			Methodology
			Results
				Affordances
				Advantages and Disadvantages of Working With ESL Adults
				Weekly Packets and Extensive Reading: STs’ Experiences
		Discussion
		Conclusion
		Note
		References
	8 Situating the University Classroom in the Community to Create a Service-Learning...
		Introduction
			This Chapter
			Service-Learning in Teacher Education
			Service-Learning and English Language Learners
		Methodology
			Research Questions
			Setting and Participants
				Course-Connected Service-Learning
				The Community Center
				Participants
				Service-Learning Program Description
				Process
			Data Collection and Analysis
		Results
			Parent Findings
				Language Proficiency
				Empowerment
				Sense of Community
				Gratitude
			Pre-service Teacher Findings
				Experience With Service-Learning
				Civic Attitudes and Skills
				Correcting Misconceptions
				Challenges ELs Face
				Theory to Practice
				Cultural Responsiveness
				Connecting With Parents
				Request for Changes
				Service-Learning as Rewarding and Fun
				Limitations
		Discussion and Implications for Future Research and Practice
		References
Part 3 Innovating the TESOL Practicum
	9 TESOL Teacher Candidates in Residency: Practice and Potential for Innovating the Practicum
		Introduction
		Conceptual Framework and Review of the Literature
		Methodology
			Context
			TESOL Practicum Description
			Participants
			Data Analysis
		Findings and Discussion
			Culturally Efficacious
			Agent of Change
			Knowledgeable
			Professional
			Community-based
		Implications and Conclusions
		References
	10 Undergraduate Practicum Design for Equity-Minded and Culturally and Linguistically Responsive Pre-Service TESOL Teachers
		Introduction
		Framework
			Cultural and Linguistic Responsiveness
			Teacher Disposition
			Guided Analytical Reflection
		Practicum Design
		Methodology
		Lessons Learned
			Necessity of CLR Instruction
			Teacher Dispositions
			Design Impact
		Challenges and Solutions
		Future Directions
		References
	11 Context as Mediator in Language Teacher Learning During an International Practicum
		Introduction
		Theoretical Framework for the Practicum
		Practicum Description
			Setting and Learners
			Practicum Design
			Methodology
		Impact On Teacher Learners
			Developing Confidence as Non-Native English Speaking Teachers
			Learning From the TL Community
			Developing Reflective Practice
			Broadening Perspectives On English Teaching
		Lessons Learned
			Contextual Advantages
			Effective Practices
		Challenges and Future Directions
			Challenges
			Future Directions
		Notes
		References
	12 The Role of Practicum Mentors in Developing “Thinking Teachers”
		Introduction
			Mentoring in Teacher Education
			The Practicum Course
		Methodology
		Lessons Learned
			Mentors as Fostering Student Teacher Reflection
				Building Trust
				Co-Constructing Post-Observation Meetings
				Drawing Attention to “Glows”
				Teaching Specific Pedagogical Strategies
				Guiding Understanding of Theory to Practice
				Offering an Outsider Perspective
			Mentors as Providing Emotional Support
			Mentors in Relation to the Practicum Course
			Impact of Mentoring
		Conclusion
		Notes
		References
	13 Infusing Simulation Technology in Teacher Preparation Programs: Improving English Learner Teaching Skills Through Digital Badges
		Introduction
		Validating and Documenting Micro-Credentialing Through Digital Badges
		MELTS Digital Badges: Developing and Assessing English Learners’ Teaching Skills Through Simulation
		Research Design and Methods
			Data Collection
			Instruments
				The Skills Practice Session Exit Survey
				The Teaching English Learners Classroom Observation Tool (TELCOT)
			Participants
		Data Analysis and Discussion
			Perception of Effectiveness of Practice Sessions: The Skills Practice Session Exit Survey
			Descriptive Statistics
			Themes From Qualitative Data
				Feedback
				Avatar Interactions
				Real-world Application
				Preparation
			Incorporating MELTS Microskills in Instruction: The Teaching English Learners Classroom Observation Tool (TELCOT)
		Conclusions
		References
	14 Optimizing Practica Through Mixed-Reality Simulation in Teacher Education for TESOL
		Introduction
		Literature Review
		Methods
			Setting and Context
			Participants
		Mursion™ Classroom and the EL Avatar
			Data Sources and Analysis
		Findings
			Davy, the EL Avatar
			ESOL Pedagogy in Mixed-Reality Simulation
		Discussion and Conclusion
		Note
		References
Part 4 Conclusion
	15 Innovations, Challenges, and Future Directions for the TESOL Practicum
		Current Trends and Innovations
			TESOL Practicum Innovations
		Challenges
		Future Directions
		Notes
		References
Index