Discussion Board: Week Two Resource
English Language Learners: Culture, Equity and Language
"What did I gain from this resource on ELL Learners? One thing I learned about English Learners is how they were neglected. I never realized how they were treated in the past. I lived in an area where we didn't see English learners growing up. All you saw was black and white. I was surprised at how they were treated like they were treated as if they were a problem or didn't know anything because they didn't understand the language. It was surprising because I feel like and felt like kids normally got better treatment and were encouraged to learn."
How will I use this information in my future classroom? "This information will help me as a teacher in my future classroom by giving me an example of what not to do. It helped me realize how important it is to make sure students feel valued and important. It lets me know that as an educator it is important that I learn how to bridge communication gaps and make all students able to share. It will be important for me to learn to communicate with the students as well as help them communicate with their peers. It will be vital to the growth and development of the full student. It will also help the students learn about other cultures in a way that is more appealing to them."