Abstract
Background: Increasing workforce diversity, particularly in the growing Hispanic/Latino population is a priority in nursing. Reading comprehension and scholarly writing is the most notable challenge students ' and nursing faculty face when English is a second language (ESL).
Methods: To address the linguistic development of Hispanic/Latina nursing students, a bilingual student trained in ESL methods in the College of Education teacher preparation program provided tutoring support in the area of academic writing.
Results: Eleven students sought assistance for course papers and assignments for a total of 81 hours over the academic year. In addition to improved academic work, the tutor was able to provide social and cultural empathy given her own experiences as a bilingual student.
Conclusions: Drawing on the institutional funds of knowledge theory, we were able to provide academic support grounded in shared cultural and linguistic experiences between nursing students and a bilingual tutor, while also using the expertise emphasized in a teacher preparation program.
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Type
Article
Format Type
Text-based Document
Study Design/Type
Other
Research Approach
Pilot/Exploratory Study
Keywords:
Adult Learners, Baccalaureate Nursing Education, Bilingual Education, English as Second Language Nursing Students
Recommended Citation
Conner, Debra J. Nogueras; Johnson, Eric J.; Katz, Janet; and Velasquez, Isabel, "Overcoming writing challenges in bilingual nursing students: A funds of knowledge collaboration with pre-service education students" (2018). General Submissions: Academic Settings and Education-based Materials. 41.
https://www.sigmarepository.org/general_submissions_asem/41
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Peer-review: Single Blind
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Self-submission
Date of Issue
2018-06-25
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Description
The project described was supported by Grant Number D19HP19023 from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), an operating division of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Service