Search results for: Skinner Barbara

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An Exploration of Differences in Cultural Values in Teacher Education Pedagogy: Chinese English Language Teacher Trainees’ Perceptions of Effective Teaching Practice Review
Authors: Skinner Barbara, Abbott Lesley
The present study reports the impact of different cultural values on the teacher education of Chinese teacher trainees. The findings have implications for teacher educators working with trainees from different cultural backgrounds, since there is a need to improve cross-cultural competence to avoid culture bumps and lead to a more effective TP review pedagogy.
Published: 2013
Updated: Aug. 25, 2014
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English as an Additional Language and Initial Teacher Education: Views and Experiences from Northern Ireland
Authors: Skinner Barbara
This article addresses training for teaching English as an Additional Language (EAL) at initial teacher education (ITE) level in Northern Ireland. 15 primary and post-primary teachers participated in this small-scale qualitative study. The study investigates reflections on EAL content in ITE programmes, and the type of difficulties faced when teaching pupils whose first language is not English.
Published: 2010
Updated: Sep. 19, 2010