Tuesday, September 8, 2009
Insight on Chapter 2
Well, I am majoring in Bilingual Ed, so this chapter was very helpful in elaborating about how to deal with such diversity. I really liked the tips in helping English Language learners, one of my favorites was labeling the classroom with English and Spanish words such as "door and puerta" and other objects around the classroom like the windows,desks,walls and etc. Similarily, not only for Spanish speakers, but any other language that a student in the classroom may speak. I believe it is important for students to express their cultural beliefs and traditions. I think it will help a child feel proud and acknowledged by expressing his/her culture. I was looking around for some books for children having to do with bilingualism. I found one called MY SPANISH TOUCH-AND-FEEL BOOK OF COLORS by Rebecca Emberly Publisher: Little Brown and Company ( September 01, 2009 ) It is important to have thier views and standards.
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That is a great idea about putting up words from two different languages on the wall. Not only does it help the student who is learning the new language it also helps the other children in the classroom learn a new language as well. It will bring diversity into the classroom and then you can bring into the classroom about multiculturals as an activity.
ReplyDeleteHi Elizabeth. Thanks again for lending me you book.I really appreciate it. i just want to make acomment on the idea of word in bilingual presentation. I think it is a great opportunity for all to learn. I wish my teachers would have done that when I was a sponge( between 1-6 years of age). I know my marketability would have gone through the roof!
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