Shifting Paradigms Starting with Self

Authors

  • Megan Lewis Georgia State University

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.52242/gatesol.44

Keywords:

Language variation, English language learners, Community of practice

Abstract

In this article, a practicing teacher and doctoral student reflects on her attitudes about variations of English and how those attitudes influenced the relationships she had with past students. She also discusses how interactions with those students caused her attitudes to shift and change while giving advice to current classroom teachers. 

Author Biography

  • Megan Lewis, Georgia State University
    Megan Lewis is a 6th grade ELA teacher and doctoral student at Georgia State University.

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Published

10/31/2016

Issue

Section

Personal Stories & Perspectives – Have Your Say

How to Cite

Shifting Paradigms Starting with Self. (2016). GATESOL Journal, 26(1). https://doi.org/10.52242/gatesol.44