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Walking in English Learners' Shoes: Preservice Teacher Struggles Result in Empathy

Walking in English Learners' Shoes: Preservice Teacher Struggles Result in Empathy

Debbie Powell, Roberta J. Aram
Copyright: © 2016 |Pages: 30
ISBN13: 9781522501695|ISBN10: 152250169X|EISBN13: 9781522501701
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-5225-0169-5.ch025
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Powell, Debbie, and Roberta J. Aram. "Walking in English Learners' Shoes: Preservice Teacher Struggles Result in Empathy." Handbook of Research on Study Abroad Programs and Outbound Mobility, edited by Donna M. Velliaris and Deb Coleman-George, IGI Global, 2016, pp. 621-650. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-5225-0169-5.ch025

APA

Powell, D. & Aram, R. J. (2016). Walking in English Learners' Shoes: Preservice Teacher Struggles Result in Empathy. In D. Velliaris & D. Coleman-George (Eds.), Handbook of Research on Study Abroad Programs and Outbound Mobility (pp. 621-650). IGI Global. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-5225-0169-5.ch025

Chicago

Powell, Debbie, and Roberta J. Aram. "Walking in English Learners' Shoes: Preservice Teacher Struggles Result in Empathy." In Handbook of Research on Study Abroad Programs and Outbound Mobility, edited by Donna M. Velliaris and Deb Coleman-George, 621-650. Hershey, PA: IGI Global, 2016. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-5225-0169-5.ch025

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Abstract

This chapter reports on a university short-term study abroad immersion experience in Costa Rica for preservice teachers. Qualitative data from instructors' field notes and participants' photo blogs, exit interviews, and formal course evaluations were analyzed for evidence of expressions of empathy for English Learners (ELs), resolve to use effective teaching strategies with ELs, personal growth and cross-cultural awareness. Findings show that participants demonstrated empathy that was linked to personal and professional growth as a future teacher. The course's design strategically causing authentic physical and emotional struggles similar to ELs' with purposefully facilitated reflection time to address feelings and experiences was effective in achieving overall course goals.

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