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Theorizing Practice, Practicing Theory: 12th International Language Teacher Education Conference

May 31–June 1, 2024

The Graduate Hotel, 615 Washington Avenue Southeast, Minneapolis, MN 55414

“It’s Like a Life Jacket”: Creating a Space for Novice Language Teacher Peer Support

Friday, May 31, 2024 at 3:45 PM–4:15 PM CDT
Think 4
Session Type

Paper (30 minutes = 20 minutes paper presentation + 10 minutes discussion)

Program Summary

This presentation details the results of a year-long study of an online peer support group of first-year World Language teachers meeting monthly, facilitated by their former university supervisor.  The group serves as a possible model for assisting the transition of graduates into the profession and mitigating novice teacher attrition.

Lead Presenter/organizer

Shannon Athey, West Chester University
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