Cognitive Demands and Strategic Preparedness of Novice English Teachers for ELL Instruction in Zhejiang province, China
Ruyang li,
Mohamed Ismail Ahamad Shah
Abstract:This study explores the cognitive challenges and preparedness of novice English language teachers in Zhejiang Province, China, for teaching English Language Learners (ELLs). Addressing the gap in research on the application of theoretical frameworks in this context, the qualitative descriptive research involved 15 novice educators through interviews, observations, and document analysis. It is grounded in Illeris' Contemporary Learning Theory and Vygotsky's Sociocultural Theory. Key findings include the identif… Show more
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