MLRC Speaker Series: Christine Montecillo Leider and Christina L. Dobbs
Understanding Teachers' Views on Linguistic Diversity: The Relationship between Beliefs about Language Learning and Sociopolitical Beliefs about Language
Event Details
Date
Thursday, May 1, 2025
Time
1-2 p.m.
Location
Description
Research shows that teacher dispositions significantly influence their practices, particularly regarding cultural, linguistic, and ethnic diversity. In language education, these dispositions encompass beliefs about language learning and attitudes toward language diversity. This study examines teacher dispositions holistically, revealing through factor analysis a nuanced relationship between beliefs about how language is learned and views on language diversity.
Cost
Free
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