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- Title
From preschool educator to preschool English Educator: A study of transformation of classroom practice.
- Authors
Quintero Arrubla, Sonia Ruth; Quiceno Sosa, Evelin Cristina; Uribe Hoyos, Claudia María
- Abstract
This case study aims to analyze how preschool educators can play the role of language educators (Spanish and English) and how their pedagogical and teaching practice is being transformed. This study considers the theoretical framework behind the constructivist paradigm, which states that the context, participants' actions and views, and historical elements all play a part in constructing a theory. That truth is relative depending on one's perspective, while also focusing on establishing a rigorous and thorough process throughout this study, focusing on qualitative research principles (Creswell, 2014). The findings show that preschool educators can significantly improve their communicative competence, particularly in discourse, strategic and socio-cultural competencies. Furthermore, through reflection and self-assessment, preschool educators refine their classroom practices and enhance their conception about teaching English to preschool learners.
- Subjects
EDUCATORS; PRESCHOOLS; CULTURAL competence; COMMUNICATIVE competence; CLASSROOMS; SELF-evaluation
- Publication
Psicoespacios, 2020, Vol 14, Issue 25, p44
- ISSN
2145-2776
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.25057/21452776.1407