Perceptions of Novice Elementary Teachers Working in Mainstream Classrooms With English Language Learner Students
Cristin McCue
Research indicates preservice teacher training frequently does not foster the pedagogical and linguistic expertise required to support students developing English proficiency. The problem addressed through this study was that novice teachers do not have the skills and knowledge to meet the learning needs of English language learners (ELLs) in mainstream classrooms. Guided by the integrated collaborative learning approach, the purpose of this basic qualitative study was to examine how novice teac