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Effects of ESL Instructional Coaching on Secondary Teacher Use of Sociocultural Instructional Practices

Year: 2015

Type: article

Abstract: This longitudinal and descriptive quantitative study investigates the efficacy of an English as a Second Language (ESL) instructional coaching intervention with urban secondary teachers (N = 22). Coached teachers participated in a 30-hour workshop and then six cycles of coaching targeting use of five research-based sociocultural principles of (language) learning called the Standards for Effective Pedagogy. Findings demonstrate instructional coaching led to unique and statistically significant (a) pedagogical transformation and (b) patterns of development for STEM and non-STEM secondary teachers. Implications for improving the professional development model for STEM teachers are discussed.(100 words)Key Words: Instructional coaching; Professional development; Sociocultural pedagogy; Urban Secondary Teachers; STEM.

Source: INTESOL Journal

Authors: Annela Teemant, Yuhao Cen, Amy Wilson

Institutions: Indiana University – Purdue University Indianapolis, Shanghai Jiao Tong University

Language: English

Topic: Teacher Education and Leadership Studies

Subfield: Education

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Quality education

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W2196692291

FWCI: 1.37

Cites: 44

Cited by: 5

Related to: 10