The power of language is infinite, especially within the classroom as the youth use language to project thoughts, emotions, creative ideas, generate agruements, form beliefs, among other various ways language is used. Limiting this infinite power of language can be detrimental to students. Therefore, as future educators, it is our duty to push for ways in which language inclusion in lessons is more accessible to districts around the country. English prevails as the gold standard within this country and the general consensus of our society is "You need to learn English in order to succeed," which is true, unfortunately. Changing this mindset starts within the class and shouldn't end once you leave. Often times students language accommodations aren't met due to the lack of funding within the specific district, I've personally seen it myself. That is why we must ask a set list of questions about the language diversity within a certain school district and construct goals that must be met according to those questions.
Questions to Ask
How to Meet Set Goals
What is the statistical diversity (racial, economic, linguistic) of the school?
How can I expand my knowledge on a students culture?
What resources can I, the educator, use to help students who struggle with English?
Searching your district/areas diversity statistics
Talk with the students; learn about their culture and background by engaging with them.
Multilingual aids, Google, structure lessons/lesson plans, learn some of their language
"Language pedagogy encompasses theories and practices related to teaching second, foreign or heritage languages in a variety of institutional, cultural and political contexts. Current research, curricular developments, and instructional designs are focused on task-based language teaching, content-based language instruction, community-based language learning and technology-enhanced language learning among others. These seek to facilitate acquisition of linguistic knowledge, development of interactional, interpretive and presentational skills, awareness and understanding of diverse cultural perspectives, and strategies for life-long learning." (Duke University; Department of Asian & Middle Eastern Studies)