Project Connect Reflections on History and Law of ESL Education by JCULVER https://padlet.com/JenniferLCulver/ProjectConnectHistoryLaw Please do the following: - Double click anywhere on the Padlet - Write your name as the title - Provide an example (image, file, etc.) of either: a) student work or b) a teaching resource. - Describe in at least 25 words per post how you would use this. en-us 2017-12-21 21:28:48 UTC 2026-02-23 07:32:24 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Balance.png Nicole Carson https://padlet.com/JenniferLCulver/ProjectConnectHistoryLaw/wish/231588759 I wanted to clarify the difference between Bilingual and ESL programs. I think this visual does a good job summarizing the differences. In an ESL classroom, students are all taught by a teacher who speaks only in English and is not required to speak in the native language of any students. Non-English speakers are taken out of their regular classroom for a period of time to learn English. In a bilingual classroom, the students in the class speak the same language. The teacher also speaks that language. Usually, the teacher instructs in both English and the native language, eventually switching over to only English. The class is geared more towards having the students eventually speak both languages fluently and hold on to their culture. ]]> 2018-02-14 16:51:40 UTC https://padlet.com/JenniferLCulver/ProjectConnectHistoryLaw/wish/231588759 Travis Gilmore https://padlet.com/JenniferLCulver/ProjectConnectHistoryLaw/wish/231716305 Given our previous weeks work in student diversity and the topic of this week involving landmark legislation and Supreme Court cases, I found this article that focuses on both issues so considered. In this article, Robert Nagel examines two landmark Supreme Court cases that deal with student diversity and the interests of the American public when it comes to groups selecting for diversity. I found his conclusions and insights to be very apropos to our topics at hand. ]]> 2018-02-14 20:52:30 UTC https://padlet.com/JenniferLCulver/ProjectConnectHistoryLaw/wish/231716305 Igone Moreno https://padlet.com/JenniferLCulver/ProjectConnectHistoryLaw/wish/231778216 I attached a pdf file where you can find questions that most of EL students' parents have about Bilingual programs in Texas. ]]> 2018-02-15 03:23:52 UTC https://padlet.com/JenniferLCulver/ProjectConnectHistoryLaw/wish/231778216 Chandler Gann https://padlet.com/JenniferLCulver/ProjectConnectHistoryLaw/wish/231973120 This link is a useful timeline to use in remembering the Laws for ESL. It gives a list of dates that each event occurred and a quick definition to help understand the take away from the event. It breaks it down into Court Rulings and specific Bilingual Acts. The module had a quick quiz at the beginning, but this link is nice to look at for a quick review of why these laws were made and which case goes with what law.]]> 2018-02-15 16:00:25 UTC https://padlet.com/JenniferLCulver/ProjectConnectHistoryLaw/wish/231973120 Emily Ng https://padlet.com/JenniferLCulver/ProjectConnectHistoryLaw/wish/232192660 This link provides an overview of landmark court cases regarding English language learners (ELLs) at the state and federal level, as well as related discussion topics. I found it useful as supplementary materials for what we are learning in this module.]]> 2018-02-15 23:39:06 UTC https://padlet.com/JenniferLCulver/ProjectConnectHistoryLaw/wish/232192660 Alexa Coman https://padlet.com/JenniferLCulver/ProjectConnectHistoryLaw/wish/232213365 I first came across the same article that Chandler posted but figured this was something that ALL teachers could reference who teach ESL students. This website organizes laws and history events that are important for teachers to become aware of. Teachers need to know where there students come from and for ELL students, this is the start.]]> 2018-02-16 02:31:45 UTC https://padlet.com/JenniferLCulver/ProjectConnectHistoryLaw/wish/232213365 Jennifer Bowersock https://padlet.com/JenniferLCulver/ProjectConnectHistoryLaw/wish/232465183 It's important for teachers to be familiar with key legislation and court rulings, as they have paved the way for so many students. Also, as students, we must educate ourselves on these laws as we will see them on the ESL state exam. I think quizlet does a great job of offering a variety of instructional tools for helping students familiarize themselves with these rules and laws. I have posted a link below
https://quizlet.com/133253344/bilingual-education-laws-flash-cards/]]> 2018-02-16 18:47:56 UTC https://padlet.com/JenniferLCulver/ProjectConnectHistoryLaw/wish/232465183 Diana Romero https://padlet.com/JenniferLCulver/ProjectConnectHistoryLaw/wish/232538215 I attached an article that covers the bilingual education history that we covered as well as some additional cases and laws. I thought this was useful because it is well organized and can be something good to refer to when needed. ]]> 2018-02-17 00:40:06 UTC https://padlet.com/JenniferLCulver/ProjectConnectHistoryLaw/wish/232538215 Dana Simonton https://padlet.com/JenniferLCulver/ProjectConnectHistoryLaw/wish/232593667 I like this website because it lists legal issues in a straight forward and understandable way that anyone can understand. It does this by separating what behaviors/practices are clearly unconstitutional or illegal from those which are permissible. Furthermore, it provides suggestions with links to other resources to help implement those suggestions. ]]> 2018-02-17 16:05:56 UTC https://padlet.com/JenniferLCulver/ProjectConnectHistoryLaw/wish/232593667 Imelda Pacheco imelda_pacheco https://padlet.com/JenniferLCulver/ProjectConnectHistoryLaw/wish/232633177 I found this article from NPR. This comic strip is a great way to show how Dual Language 2way looks like. Bilingual Education is not the same in every district. It is helpful to know what your school or district is using in order to help those that are moving from school to school, or district to district. The laws governing Bilingual Education in our country are not consistent in any way. At the local level, it is helpful to know what is being done to help our EL]]> 2018-02-17 22:51:52 UTC https://padlet.com/JenniferLCulver/ProjectConnectHistoryLaw/wish/232633177 April Liu https://padlet.com/JenniferLCulver/ProjectConnectHistoryLaw/wish/232719001 Similar to Igone's post, I also found a document that has some FAQs about some frequent asked questions regarding to ELL programs. Please see the attached pdf file for your information.]]> 2018-02-18 17:19:13 UTC https://padlet.com/JenniferLCulver/ProjectConnectHistoryLaw/wish/232719001 Pam Plummer https://padlet.com/JenniferLCulver/ProjectConnectHistoryLaw/wish/232737053 The link below was very helpful, giving more information about the constitutional laws and historical court case, that have changed education.
http://education.findlaw.com/discrimination-harassment-at-school/bilingual-education-cases-and-laws.html]]> 2018-02-18 19:20:16 UTC https://padlet.com/JenniferLCulver/ProjectConnectHistoryLaw/wish/232737053 Whitney Spears https://padlet.com/JenniferLCulver/ProjectConnectHistoryLaw/wish/232745134 I am also in agreement with Nicole that there is a difference between ESL and Bilingual Education. In ESL classroom all children are speaking different native languages, but in a bilingual classroom the children speak the same native language. In an ESL classroom the teacher will speak English vs in a bilingual classroom the teacher will speak in English and Spanish. I found a cute video that breaks down the differences. ]]> 2018-02-18 20:04:39 UTC https://padlet.com/JenniferLCulver/ProjectConnectHistoryLaw/wish/232745134 Tosca Scholfield-Johnson https://padlet.com/JenniferLCulver/ProjectConnectHistoryLaw/wish/232967495 This article offers insight into the controversy of bilingual education.  As teachers, I think it is important to be aware of this debate and to be able to discuss it with those who might disagree with bilingual education. I think this is also an article teachers can recommend to parents who might not see the benefit in bilingual education. ]]> 2018-02-19 16:01:05 UTC https://padlet.com/JenniferLCulver/ProjectConnectHistoryLaw/wish/232967495 Nikki Hezar https://padlet.com/JenniferLCulver/ProjectConnectHistoryLaw/wish/233096588 I found this resource that lays out the laws related to ESL education. I think this is a great resource because it explains each law in order. It could be a good resource to use with older students to help explain the history of ESL education. ]]> 2018-02-20 01:05:11 UTC https://padlet.com/JenniferLCulver/ProjectConnectHistoryLaw/wish/233096588 Nina Amedin https://padlet.com/JenniferLCulver/ProjectConnectHistoryLaw/wish/233114829 For those who are teaching English and might have ESLs in their classroom, or just the struggling reader, I found these comprehension bookmarks! There are five types: Summarize, make predictions, draw conclusions, compare/contrast, and identify main ideas and details. This could be something used in either the ESL classroom or elementary classroom. I thought it would keep kids focused on why they're reading. It will allow them to look back and give them confidence. In my opinion, this little bookmark could encourage a struggling reader to keep working at it because they'll think they are "big kid" readers with a bookmark; this is something maybe their peers who are good at reading use.

https://www.pinterest.com/pin/538954280393254387/]]> 2018-02-20 03:00:10 UTC https://padlet.com/JenniferLCulver/ProjectConnectHistoryLaw/wish/233114829 Birdie birdiem1 https://padlet.com/JenniferLCulver/ProjectConnectHistoryLaw/wish/233115019 2018-02-20 03:01:59 UTC https://padlet.com/JenniferLCulver/ProjectConnectHistoryLaw/wish/233115019 Birdie birdiem1 https://padlet.com/JenniferLCulver/ProjectConnectHistoryLaw/wish/233115844 2018-02-20 03:09:50 UTC https://padlet.com/JenniferLCulver/ProjectConnectHistoryLaw/wish/233115844 Michelle https://padlet.com/JenniferLCulver/ProjectConnectHistoryLaw/wish/233204325 http://www.hanoverresearch.com/2012/03/19/5-facts-about-programs-for-english-language-learners-ells/

As I worked through Module 4 there were some questions that occurred to me in regards ESL programs. I know the module was mostly about the history and the law but it also briefly mentioned the bilingual programs that are used throughout the country. I wanted to kow if there is information available or research in regards to the effectiveness of ESL programs. The link above provided me with condemning facts that I thought would be helpful to share.]]> 2018-02-20 11:19:34 UTC https://padlet.com/JenniferLCulver/ProjectConnectHistoryLaw/wish/233204325 Shante Schuler sschuler3 https://padlet.com/JenniferLCulver/ProjectConnectHistoryLaw/wish/233331116 The information was a great collaboration of issues that EL's have faced within this country. The look into the laws was informative.
https://nces.ed.gov/fastfacts/display.asp?id=96]]> 2018-02-20 15:48:33 UTC https://padlet.com/JenniferLCulver/ProjectConnectHistoryLaw/wish/233331116 Meghan Scott https://padlet.com/JenniferLCulver/ProjectConnectHistoryLaw/wish/233415247 I wanted to investigate dual language education more, as I think this information is so crucial to understand. This website does a great job of explaining the intricacies of dual language education. This is something relatively new to me, and this website did a great job of explaining dual language features. This website also includes debates revolving around this concept. This is so important to be up to date on! ]]> 2018-02-20 18:00:17 UTC https://padlet.com/JenniferLCulver/ProjectConnectHistoryLaw/wish/233415247 Chaslyn Reynolds https://padlet.com/JenniferLCulver/ProjectConnectHistoryLaw/wish/233430144 http://www.colorincolorado.org/article/chronology-federal-law-and-policy-impacting-language-minority-students

This link is  a resource for the Federal Law and Policy in chronological order.  It is the overview of landmark legislation and court cases impacting the education of English language learners. 



]]> 2018-02-20 18:20:06 UTC https://padlet.com/JenniferLCulver/ProjectConnectHistoryLaw/wish/233430144 Christina Papatonis https://padlet.com/JenniferLCulver/ProjectConnectHistoryLaw/wish/233432350 This would be a great ice breaker activity for a class. I would even put the questions in English and any other languages that students in the class know. I would want them to feel comfortable talking and sharing with the class! ]]> 2018-02-20 18:23:44 UTC https://padlet.com/JenniferLCulver/ProjectConnectHistoryLaw/wish/233432350 Diana Carolina Cabra https://padlet.com/JenniferLCulver/ProjectConnectHistoryLaw/wish/233498059 Two really good articles about the benefits of bilingual education and the astounding effectiveness of dual language for all.
https://bilingualkidspot.com/2016/07/21/bilingual-education-benefits/
http://dlti.us/doc/ASTOUND-EFFEC_DLE-COLLIER_&_THOMAS.pdf]]> 2018-02-20 20:12:21 UTC https://padlet.com/JenniferLCulver/ProjectConnectHistoryLaw/wish/233498059 Krystal Bennett https://padlet.com/JenniferLCulver/ProjectConnectHistoryLaw/wish/233531864 I've learned that asking the wrong question will certainly lead you down the wrong path of understanding. The article attached can help get started.]]> 2018-02-20 21:41:34 UTC https://padlet.com/JenniferLCulver/ProjectConnectHistoryLaw/wish/233531864 Jackie Jorns https://padlet.com/JenniferLCulver/ProjectConnectHistoryLaw/wish/233532931 I found a really interesting resource on 6 ways to help ESL students improve their their writing.
https://busyteacher.org/8771-6-ways-help-esl-students-improve-writing.html]]> 2018-02-20 21:45:26 UTC https://padlet.com/JenniferLCulver/ProjectConnectHistoryLaw/wish/233532931 Sarah McMichael https://padlet.com/JenniferLCulver/ProjectConnectHistoryLaw/wish/233534493 https://www.edweek.org/ew/articles/2009/01/08/17law.h28.html

I found this Education Week commentary piece that successfully summarizes a lot of key Supreme Court Cases that have impacted ESL students and their education. I thought this was a great option for a quick and reliable source for certain issues revolving around ESL students. ]]> 2018-02-20 21:51:52 UTC https://padlet.com/JenniferLCulver/ProjectConnectHistoryLaw/wish/233534493