Language Teacher Candidates’ Experiences in an Identity-Oriented Practicum Course
Friday, May 31, 2019 at 4:00 PM–4:30 PM CDT add to calendar
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Session Type
Paper (25 minutes)
Program Summary
Given that learning to teach involves developing a professional identity, calls for an identity approach to language teacher education are increasing. This paper details a study of teacher candidates’ experiences with identity-oriented activities in a TESOL/TFL capstone practicum course. Implications for course and program design will be discussed.