A1 Journal article (refereed)
Quality content teaching for multilingual students : An international examination of excellence in instructional practices in four countries (2022)


Mitchell Viesca, K., Teemant, A., Alisaari, J., Ennser-Kananen, J., Flynn, N., Hammer, S., Perumal, R., & Routarinne, S. (2022). Quality content teaching for multilingual students : An international examination of excellence in instructional practices in four countries. Teaching and Teacher Education, 113, Article 103649. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tate.2022.103649


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All authors or editorsMitchell Viesca, Kara; Teemant, Annela; Alisaari, Jenni; Ennser-Kananen, Johanna; Flynn, Naomi; Hammer, Svenja; Perumal, Ratha; Routarinne, Sara

Journal or seriesTeaching and Teacher Education

ISSN0742-051X

eISSN1879-2480

Publication year2022

Publication date16/03/2022

Volume113

Article number103649

PublisherElsevier Ltd.

Publication countryUnited Kingdom

Publication languageEnglish

DOIhttps://doi.org/10.1016/j.tate.2022.103649

Publication open accessNot open

Publication channel open access

Publication is parallel publishedhttps://digitalcommons.unl.edu/teachlearnfacpub/478/


Abstract

Observations of Pedagogical Excellence of Teaching Across Nations (OPETAN) is a mixed methods observation study of 31 content teachers, most nominated for their excellence in teaching multilingual students in Germany, Finland, the US, and England. The study relied on an observation rubric that operationalizes seven Enduring Principles of Learning grounded in critical sociocultural theory and pedagogy. Findings revealed excellent teachers emphasize complex thinking, language use, and modeling. Teacher use of small groups, contextualization, and equity-focused practices were areas of potential growth. International research holds promise for understanding and improving K-12 content teaching and teacher education for teachers of multilingual learners.


Keywordsteachersteachings skillslanguage of instructionmultilingualisminternational comparisoncritical pedagogy

Free keywordsmultilingual education; teacher practice; sociocultural theory; critical theory; observation research


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Ministry reportingYes

Reporting Year2022

JUFO rating3


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