| Title |
De Leon, Jorkeno MED_2024 |
| Alternative Title |
Identity Shifts of Content Area Teachers in the Early Stages of English as Second Language Professional Development Program |
| Creator |
De Leon, Jorkeno S. |
| Collection Name |
Master of Education |
| Description |
The present study examines the professional identity development of content-area teachers who are earning an English as a Second Language endorsement in an online professional development program. Using thematic analysis, the reflective writings, which were given in the professional development courses of seven participants, the researchers examine how, if at all, the identity of these teachers develop, as they focus on teaching English language learners in their classrooms. |
| Abstract |
Teachers continuously learn about their subject matter and develop teaching skills through coursework and professional development; therefore, their identity as professionals is constantly being shaped by new knowledge. Traditionally, professional development programs and coursework tend to focus on assets such as knowledge or competencies but forego helping students answer the question, "Who am I becoming as a professional?". The present study examines the professional identity development of content-area teachers who are earning an English as a Second Language endorsement in an online professional development program. Using thematic analysis, the reflective writings, which were given in the professional development courses of seven participants, the researchers examine how, if at all, the identity of these teachers develop, as they focus on teaching English language learners in their classrooms. Findings indicated that, even with the short duration of the professional development courses, changes in professional identity occurred. Further, the change allows the participants to increase their effectiveness in working with English Language Learners. |
| Subject |
Second language learning and teaching; Career development; Effective teaching; Language and languages--Study and teaching |
| Digital Publisher |
Stewart Library, Weber State University, Ogden, Utah, United States of America |
| Date |
2024 |
| Medium |
Thesis |
| Type |
Text |
| Access Extent |
360 KB; 32 page pdf |
| Rights |
The author has granted Weber State University Archives a limited, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to reproduce his or her theses, in whole or in part, in electronic or paper form and to make it available to the general public at no charge. The author retains all other rights. |
| Source |
University Archives Electronic Records: Master of Education. Stewart Library, Weber State University |
| Format |
application/pdf |
| ARK |
ark:/87278/s6pd29jf |
| Setname |
wsu_smt |
| ID |
140260 |
| Reference URL |
https://digital.weber.edu/ark:/87278/s6pd29jf |
