Exploring School and Classroom Culture for Newcomers by Ajmer Darawal https://padlet.com/ajmer_darawal/fcabzbtxbvr9 en-us 2019-04-23 15:20:54 UTC 2022-02-10 16:27:18 UTC hello@padlet.com By encouraging first language use. https://padlet.com/ajmer_darawal/fcabzbtxbvr9/wish/2038766517 2022-02-09 19:46:47 UTC https://padlet.com/ajmer_darawal/fcabzbtxbvr9/wish/2038766517 https://padlet.com/ajmer_darawal/fcabzbtxbvr9/wish/2038766879 we use peer mentors who speak same language to help newcomers

]]> 2022-02-09 19:46:59 UTC https://padlet.com/ajmer_darawal/fcabzbtxbvr9/wish/2038766879 Student ambassadors https://padlet.com/ajmer_darawal/fcabzbtxbvr9/wish/2038766903 2022-02-09 19:47:00 UTC https://padlet.com/ajmer_darawal/fcabzbtxbvr9/wish/2038766903 https://padlet.com/ajmer_darawal/fcabzbtxbvr9/wish/2038767220 We are fortunate to have a self-contained ESL class in our school There are many Muslim students in our school who act as ambassadors. 

]]> 2022-02-09 19:47:11 UTC https://padlet.com/ajmer_darawal/fcabzbtxbvr9/wish/2038767220 Placing multi-lingual signs all around the classroom https://padlet.com/ajmer_darawal/fcabzbtxbvr9/wish/2038767637 2022-02-09 19:47:26 UTC https://padlet.com/ajmer_darawal/fcabzbtxbvr9/wish/2038767637 student voices are represented in the classroom https://padlet.com/ajmer_darawal/fcabzbtxbvr9/wish/2038767713 2022-02-09 19:47:29 UTC https://padlet.com/ajmer_darawal/fcabzbtxbvr9/wish/2038767713 We spoke to parents of the refugee students first. We learned that some students had separation anxiety from siblings. We allowed them to visit eachother in the classrooms. https://padlet.com/ajmer_darawal/fcabzbtxbvr9/wish/2038768675 2022-02-09 19:47:57 UTC https://padlet.com/ajmer_darawal/fcabzbtxbvr9/wish/2038768675 No withdrawal of appreciated activities to keep student behaviour in check. https://padlet.com/ajmer_darawal/fcabzbtxbvr9/wish/2038768849 2022-02-09 19:48:01 UTC https://padlet.com/ajmer_darawal/fcabzbtxbvr9/wish/2038768849 Ensure the rule and routines are consistent and translated in the first language. https://padlet.com/ajmer_darawal/fcabzbtxbvr9/wish/2038769986 2022-02-09 19:48:37 UTC https://padlet.com/ajmer_darawal/fcabzbtxbvr9/wish/2038769986 Encouraging the use of first language. Development of identity texts which reflect the students' lived experiences. https://padlet.com/ajmer_darawal/fcabzbtxbvr9/wish/2038770228 2022-02-09 19:48:46 UTC https://padlet.com/ajmer_darawal/fcabzbtxbvr9/wish/2038770228 translating services, constant communication https://padlet.com/ajmer_darawal/fcabzbtxbvr9/wish/2038770690 2022-02-09 19:49:02 UTC https://padlet.com/ajmer_darawal/fcabzbtxbvr9/wish/2038770690 Personal greetings and tours by caring adult contact https://padlet.com/ajmer_darawal/fcabzbtxbvr9/wish/2038770944 2022-02-09 19:49:11 UTC https://padlet.com/ajmer_darawal/fcabzbtxbvr9/wish/2038770944 Mentoring by older students. https://padlet.com/ajmer_darawal/fcabzbtxbvr9/wish/2038771194 2022-02-09 19:49:19 UTC https://padlet.com/ajmer_darawal/fcabzbtxbvr9/wish/2038771194 read books related to their culture https://padlet.com/ajmer_darawal/fcabzbtxbvr9/wish/2038771331 2022-02-09 19:49:24 UTC https://padlet.com/ajmer_darawal/fcabzbtxbvr9/wish/2038771331 When meeting with the parents for the newcomer interview, classroom teachers are invited to the meeting, and the result of the meeting details is shared with the admin and classroom teachers for their information and reference for their future planning https://padlet.com/ajmer_darawal/fcabzbtxbvr9/wish/2038771745 2022-02-09 19:49:38 UTC https://padlet.com/ajmer_darawal/fcabzbtxbvr9/wish/2038771745 Pre-meets with teacher in google meet before the first day https://padlet.com/ajmer_darawal/fcabzbtxbvr9/wish/2038771849 2022-02-09 19:49:40 UTC https://padlet.com/ajmer_darawal/fcabzbtxbvr9/wish/2038771849 Provide learning experiences rather than punitive experiences. https://padlet.com/ajmer_darawal/fcabzbtxbvr9/wish/2038772325 2022-02-09 19:49:57 UTC https://padlet.com/ajmer_darawal/fcabzbtxbvr9/wish/2038772325 https://padlet.com/ajmer_darawal/fcabzbtxbvr9/wish/2038773226 Some accommodations made for music class.]]> 2022-02-09 19:50:29 UTC https://padlet.com/ajmer_darawal/fcabzbtxbvr9/wish/2038773226 Being mindful that students may not be familiar with school/Western social norms - so when needed, provide explicit instruction, coaching and lots of opportunities to practice, with room to make mistakes. https://padlet.com/ajmer_darawal/fcabzbtxbvr9/wish/2038773524 2022-02-09 19:50:40 UTC https://padlet.com/ajmer_darawal/fcabzbtxbvr9/wish/2038773524 Self reflection https://padlet.com/ajmer_darawal/fcabzbtxbvr9/wish/2038774327 2022-02-09 19:51:08 UTC https://padlet.com/ajmer_darawal/fcabzbtxbvr9/wish/2038774327 Preparing students for school-wide activities in advance so they are not surprised or are able to participate actively. (ex. Spirit days, Terry Fox run...) https://padlet.com/ajmer_darawal/fcabzbtxbvr9/wish/2038775786 2022-02-09 19:51:54 UTC https://padlet.com/ajmer_darawal/fcabzbtxbvr9/wish/2038775786 Ensure that students understand the expectations clearly (explicit teaching and opportunities to practise) and assume that the student requires gentle guidance, not discipline. https://padlet.com/ajmer_darawal/fcabzbtxbvr9/wish/2038776271 2022-02-09 19:52:09 UTC https://padlet.com/ajmer_darawal/fcabzbtxbvr9/wish/2038776271 Using a kind and gentle voice with them... https://padlet.com/ajmer_darawal/fcabzbtxbvr9/wish/2038778916 2022-02-09 19:53:33 UTC https://padlet.com/ajmer_darawal/fcabzbtxbvr9/wish/2038778916