Language assistants’ views on the training provided by bilingual programs in Madrid

This study explores the effectiveness of language assistant (LA) training in Madrid’s bilingual programs. LAs rated their preparedness and enthusiasm at the beginning of the academic year, and reported on their training and its applicability to future tasks. It was found that LAs perceived deficienc...

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Main Author:	Lyndsay R. Buckingham
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Centro Universitario Cardenal Cisneros 2018-11-01
Series:	Pulso: Revista de Educación
Online Access:	https://revistas.cardenalcisneros.es/index.php/PULSO/article/view/305

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spelling	doaj-0424da46567c4ad582db62dd9f937b952020-11-24T23:32:09ZengCentro Universitario Cardenal CisnerosPulso: Revista de Educación1577-03381577-03382018-11-01041225250264Language assistants’ views on the training provided by bilingual programs in MadridLyndsay R. Buckingham0Universidad Pontificia de ComillasThis study explores the effectiveness of language assistant (LA) training in Madrid’s bilingual programs. LAs rated their preparedness and enthusiasm at the beginning of the academic year, and reported on their training and its applicability to future tasks. It was found that LAs perceived deficiencies in their training despite feelings of enthusiasm and usefulness when taking on responsibilities. LAs reported discrepancies between their training and their duties which resulted in them feeling ill-prepared. Therefore, it is recommended that bilingual programs examine the role of the LA and create a comprehensive training plan that efficiently prepares the diverse body of LAs.https://revistas.cardenalcisneros.es/index.php/PULSO/article/view/305
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title	Language assistants’ views on the training provided by bilingual programs in Madrid
title_short	Language assistants’ views on the training provided by bilingual programs in Madrid
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publisher	Centro Universitario Cardenal Cisneros
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description	This study explores the effectiveness of language assistant (LA) training in Madrid’s bilingual programs. LAs rated their preparedness and enthusiasm at the beginning of the academic year, and reported on their training and its applicability to future tasks. It was found that LAs perceived deficiencies in their training despite feelings of enthusiasm and usefulness when taking on responsibilities. LAs reported discrepancies between their training and their duties which resulted in them feeling ill-prepared. Therefore, it is recommended that bilingual programs examine the role of the LA and create a comprehensive training plan that efficiently prepares the diverse body of LAs.
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Language assistants’ views on the training provided by bilingual programs in Madrid

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