The Effectiveness of Courses Abroad as a Professional Development Model for Foreign Language Teachers

Abstract

This article details a study conducted to determine the effectiveness of a professional development model for inservice Spanish teachers, Subjects were participants in intensive summer immersion programs that included a rigorous methodology course, presented sound pedagogical models, and stressed 90%+target language use in the foreign language classroom. Subjects responded to an online survey requesting demographic data and provided Likert scale ratings on the utility and effectiveness of program goals. Results confirmed an overwhelmingly positive professional experience for participants and yielded concrete data supporting the goals of the program.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 20, 2015
Accession Number
AD1013456

Entities

People

  • Barbara Schmidt-rinehart
  • Jean W. Leloup

Organizations

  • United States Air Force Academy

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Concrete
  • Foreign Languages
  • Language
  • Materials Testing
  • Professional Development
  • Test Methods

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  • STEM Education
  • Theoretical Analysis.