Critical need for bilingual education teachers: The potentiality of Normalistas and paraprofessionals

From: Bilingual Research Journal | Date: October 1, 2002| Author: | Copyright information

Abstract

Case study methodology was employed to explore the potentiality of normalistas and paraprofessionals as prospective bilingual education teachers. The evidence of this study suggests that both normalistas and paraprofessionals offer fertile ground for bilingual teachers. The evidence further suggests that careful selection of the potential candidates is crucial. Moreover, the teacher preparation program must creatively examine and implement a program of study that meets the needs of the target group.

The findings also reveal that as the participants move through teacher preparation ...

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