Title

Targeting Professional Development Practices of Second Grade Bilingual Teachers in a Transitional/Early Exit Program in a Texas School District

Document Type

Dissertation

Degree Name

Doctor of Education (Ed.D)

Department

Educational Administration

Date of Award

Summer 2022

Abstract

Although research studies have been conducted regarding professional development in various areas of education, few have specifically focused on transitional/early exit bilingual education programs. This qualitative study could fill in the gaps identified in previous research regarding transitional/early exit bilingual education programs, obtain the professional development practices of second grade bilingual teachers who teach in a transitional/early exit bilingual education program, and address the need for professional development specific to the needs of second grade bilingual teachers who teach in a transitional early exit bilingual education program. Specifically, the researcher examined the professional development practices of second grade bilingual teachers who teach in a transitional/early exit bilingual education program according to years of experience. Additionally, a bilingual program’s director planning, coordinating, and implementation of professional development was examined.

Advisor

Ava Muñoz

Subject Categories

Education | Teacher Education and Professional Development

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