ERIC Number: EJ744225
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2006
Pages: 12
Abstractor: Author
Reference Count: 46
ISBN: N/A
ISSN: ISSN-0022-0671
Secondary Teacher Attitudes toward Including English-Language Learners in Mainstream Classrooms
Reeves, Jenelle R.
Journal of Educational Research, v99 n3 p131-142 Jan-Feb 2006
Researchers have given limited attention to teacher attitudes toward inclusion of English-language learners (ELLs) in mainstream classrooms. The author explored 4 categories within secondary teacher attitudes toward ELL inclusion: (a) ELL inclusion, (b) coursework modification for ELLS, (c) professional development for working with ELLs, and (d) perceptions of language and language learning. Findings from a survey of 279 subject-area high school teachers indicate a neutral to slightly positive attitude toward ELL inclusion, a somewhat positive attitude toward coursework modification, a neutral attitude toward professional development for working with ELLs, and educator misconceptions regarding how second languages are learned. (Contains 3 tables and 2 notes.)
Descriptors: Secondary School Teachers, Teacher Attitudes, Inclusive Schools, Second Language Learning, English (Second Language), Teacher Surveys, Faculty Development, Misconceptions
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: High Schools; Middle Schools; Secondary Education
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Language: English
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