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This is a photo of my laptop where I learned about the importance of teaching my students content specific (and general) language and literacy skills. In this first week of 457 class, I learned about the struggles high school students face reaching proficient reading levels and the barriers English Language learners face from going through school without intentional literacy and language based instruction (Macias, 2020, Week 1). I then realized what it means to be literate and the importance of skills that are needed in every part of life.

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This is a photo of my Weekly Reflection Sheet where every week I added in what the week was all about. This is just one of the many useful tools I gained from this course. This word grid/ synthesis journal would be even more amazing if I were to add a visual or example along with all of the useful strategies listed. Having a visual of broken down and detailed information allows me to connect with the strategies without feeling overwhelmed. (Macias, 2020, Weekly Reflection Sheet week 9). Keeping a weekly reflection sheet would tremendously help any student in any content area.

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This is a photo of my mentee and I, I was so grateful to meet him in which we bonded quite well, plus, I got to practice using the strategies I learned in class with him! With my mentee, I practiced incorporating real life scenarios into his Math word problems and in SEL lessons. This allowed him to apply his content knowledge in a more authentic manner and feel like he could approach the problem with less hesitation. (Macias, 2020, Weekly Reflection week 2). It was rewarding to see him feel more comfortable within a subject he really doesn't enjoy.

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I chose this photo of a few puzzle pieces to signify the initial struggle of implementing the most beneficial strategies when differentiating instruction for students who are in the Emerging, Expanding, and Bridging EL levels. From class, I took away tips such as avoiding the use of specific grammar feedback with Emerging EL students, or how the control, pace, and expressiveness of my voice can give students clues to the meaning of the language (and keep them engaged) (Macias, 2020, Week 14 Lecture: Supporting ELs with SDAIE Strategies)

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In this photo I am feeling confident I am making progress toward becoming a teacher who continues to learn about how to facilitate growth in language and literacy skills in my students. Before this class I have never thought about the vocabulary and language used in physical education. It is crucial for all teachers to consistently grow  in assisting  students in expanding their range of literate competencies, while they enrich others with their own personal funds of knowledge and cultural competencies. (Brozo, 2017, pg. 28)