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This module assumes you know and can do the following: (click to open drop-down)
This module assumes you know and can do the following: (click to open drop-down)
The definition of cultural relevance
The cultural identities of the students in your classroom/building
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Competency
Competency
1B. Value collaboration with various stakeholders to enhance student learning.
Learning Outcomes
Learning Outcomes
I can argue the benefits of leveraging code switching as a way to build optimal learning environments.
I can use strategies that allow students to process and communicate using code switching in order to impact knowledge and skill development.
What I will DO in this module:
What I will DO in this module:
Consider various terms to describe communication structures and when code switching is necessary.
Learn about code switching and the impact of leveraging it on classroom interactions, relationship building and learning.
Learn about and practice three code-switching strategies that can be used in the classroom.
Plan for the use of code-switching strategies that allow students to process and/or communicate.
LEARNING PATHWAY
LEARNING PATHWAY
Start with the pre-assessment (below) to determine your path.
LAUNCH
LAUNCH
THINK ABOUT
THINK ABOUT
Consider the following...How does language impact groups of people? When does language need to be formal vs. informal? How does language evolve over time? What is code-switching?
Interact with NPR’s Code Switch to consider “How code-switching explains the world.”
What comes to mind after interacting with this resource? Where have you found yourself code switching naturally inside or outside of school? Capture your thinking on this Code Switching Jamboard.
LEARN
LEARN
TALK ABOUT
TALK ABOUT
Code-switching. Slang. Cultural Dialect. Dialect diversity. Language variation. Socio-ethnic dialect. Language registers. These are all terms that refer to the different types of language that are used among different cultures and for different purposes.
Why do we engage in code-switching? How might it benefit teaching and learning?
Check out the slides 1-7 or listen to this explanation.
Find a peer partner to share the Building Relationships Linguistically with. Share ideas for why code-switching would benefit learning in your classrooms.
MAY DO: Check out these resources to build your understanding of dialect:
COLLABORATE
(What words do I own…?)
COLLABORATE
(What words do I own…?)
Check out slides 8-11 or listen to this explanation of using a Personal Thesaurus
Try it. The word is pulchritudinous.
How could you see yourself using the Personal Thesaurus strategy with your students? What words would you include? Share your ideas on Code-Switching Strategies doc (and steal ideas from others).
MAY DO: Make a copy of the Code-Switching Strategies doc for your own use rather than collaborating with others
THINK
(What word could I use for…?)
THINK
(What word could I use for…?)
Check out slides 12-15 or listen to this explanation of using a Discourse Wall
Which words in your discipline need “unpacking” or are particularly difficult to understand or differentiate? Share the words that would work well on the Code-Switching Strategies doc (and steal ideas from others).
DO
(What are the rules…?)
DO
(What are the rules…?)
Check out slides 16-29 or listen to this explanation of using Sentence Lifting
Try it. Choose a subject area and create a chart.
How could you see yourself using this with students? Share your ideas on Code-Switching Strategies doc (and steal ideas from others).
FIGURE OUT
FIGURE OUT
Commit to action. Plan for the use of a code-switching strategy.
REFLECT
REFLECT
SHARE
SHARE
Tell a colleague what you will do and check in afterward to share how it went… ask an instructional coach to help you to implement your plan… share an idea you are having via social media.
MODULE RESOURCES
MODULE RESOURCES
Code-Switching Strategies
Reasons for CS.mp4Personal Thesaurus.mp4Discourse Wall.mp4Sentence Lifting.mp4CHECKPOINT
CHECKPOINT
Checkpoints include self-assessments, quick checks, peer feedback opportunities, etc. This is a way for you to determine if you are ready to move to the next module and/or if you would like to go deeper or return to previous modules for additional learning or practice.
Self Check
Self Check
Head back to the pre-assessment and the learning targets. How are you doing? Revisit parts MAY DO parts of this module to extend or enhance your learning.
CELEBRATION OF LEARNING
CELEBRATION OF LEARNING
Share your plan on the Code-Switching Strategies doc.
MAY DO
Want to be transparent? Put your contact information down and ask for feedback or open up your practice for others to ask you questions or watch you in action!
Want to really be transparent? Record your strategy with a group of students, and post it for others to see (be sure to get permission to post a video with your students first!).
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If this is your last module you will complete in this playlist, please take a few minutes to provide feedback for us to improve your experience.
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