MATSOL 2013 Conference: Online Program
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Teachers Take Flight: How International Travel Experiences Propel Pedagogical Shifts
Thursday, May 2, 2013 at 2:30 PM–3:15 PM EDT
Middlesex East (40)
Session Abstract
This study examined whether an international study tour experience in China influenced the ability of teachers to empathize with English Learners. The results show that international travel had a positive influence on pedagogy and increased understanding of the cultural perspective of English learners.
Session Type
Research-Oriented Presentation (45 minutes)
Audience: Educators in...
General Interest
Topic Strand
Professional Development/Teacher Education