ELLs and Culture by Sara Schultz https://padlet.com/sls009/m67zdwsie5i9 en-us 2018-02-13 20:10:31 UTC 2026-01-30 11:05:54 UTC hello@padlet.com Definition: sls009 https://padlet.com/sls009/m67zdwsie5i9/wish/231272722 "Culture is the explicit and implicit patterns for living, the dynamic system of commonly agreed upon symbols and meanings, the deep structure of knowledge, belief, art, morals, laws, customs, behaviors, traditions, and/or habits that are shared and make up the total way of life of a people, as negotiated by individuals in the process of constructing a personal identity" (Diaz-Rico, 280)]]> 2018-02-13 20:11:34 UTC https://padlet.com/sls009/m67zdwsie5i9/wish/231272722 The two parts of culture sls009 https://padlet.com/sls009/m67zdwsie5i9/wish/231275195 "To understand a culture one must examine the living patterns and values of the people living in that culture" (Diaz-Rico, 281)]]> 2018-02-13 20:16:47 UTC https://padlet.com/sls009/m67zdwsie5i9/wish/231275195 Culture is... sls009 https://padlet.com/sls009/m67zdwsie5i9/wish/231277258 - universal
-learned in a process of deep conditioning
- demonstrated in values
- expressed both verbally and nonverbally
- both dynamic and persistant
- a mix of rational and nonrational elements
-representing of different values
- affecting peoples attitudes towards schooling
- governing the way people learn]]> 2018-02-13 20:21:21 UTC https://padlet.com/sls009/m67zdwsie5i9/wish/231277258 Being a culturally educated teacher sls009 https://padlet.com/sls009/m67zdwsie5i9/wish/231282639 "The teacher, acting as intercultural educator, accepts and promotes cultural content in the classroom as a valid and vital component of the instructional process" (Diaz-Rico, 287).]]> 2018-02-13 20:32:52 UTC https://padlet.com/sls009/m67zdwsie5i9/wish/231282639 Helpful tips... sls009 https://padlet.com/sls009/m67zdwsie5i9/wish/231286906 -don't assume that because students speak the same language, they are part of the same culture group
-display external elements of your students' culture in the classroom (but be careful not to be superficial)]]> 2018-02-13 20:42:00 UTC https://padlet.com/sls009/m67zdwsie5i9/wish/231286906 Demographics sls009 https://padlet.com/sls009/m67zdwsie5i9/wish/231290757 2018-02-13 20:51:47 UTC https://padlet.com/sls009/m67zdwsie5i9/wish/231290757 Poverty sls009 https://padlet.com/sls009/m67zdwsie5i9/wish/231294137 "Poor children are at least twice as likely as non-poor children to suffer stunted growth or lead poisoning or to be kept back in school. They score significantly lower on reading, math, and vocabulary tests when compared with similar non-poor children" (Diaz-Rico, 292]]> 2018-02-13 20:59:31 UTC https://padlet.com/sls009/m67zdwsie5i9/wish/231294137 Gender sls009 https://padlet.com/sls009/m67zdwsie5i9/wish/231317774 2018-02-13 22:27:08 UTC https://padlet.com/sls009/m67zdwsie5i9/wish/231317774 Dropout prevention sls009 https://padlet.com/sls009/m67zdwsie5i9/wish/231319028 2018-02-13 22:32:34 UTC https://padlet.com/sls009/m67zdwsie5i9/wish/231319028 Terms to know... sls009 https://padlet.com/sls009/m67zdwsie5i9/wish/231319375 -tracking
-overreferral
-retention
-inclusion
-untracking
-model minority]]> 2018-02-13 22:34:15 UTC https://padlet.com/sls009/m67zdwsie5i9/wish/231319375 Graduation rates sls009 https://padlet.com/sls009/m67zdwsie5i9/wish/231320873 2018-02-13 22:41:39 UTC https://padlet.com/sls009/m67zdwsie5i9/wish/231320873 Games sls009 https://padlet.com/sls009/m67zdwsie5i9/wish/231322289 http://www.racismnoway.com.au/media-library/exchange-via-online-gaming/]]> 2018-02-13 22:48:17 UTC https://padlet.com/sls009/m67zdwsie5i9/wish/231322289 Visual Representation scinadr11290 https://padlet.com/sls009/m67zdwsie5i9/wish/231362892 Quick reference to demographics of West MI]]> 2018-02-14 03:44:45 UTC https://padlet.com/sls009/m67zdwsie5i9/wish/231362892 Hispanics Demographics scinadr11290 https://padlet.com/sls009/m67zdwsie5i9/wish/231363445 2018-02-14 03:48:47 UTC https://padlet.com/sls009/m67zdwsie5i9/wish/231363445 Migration and Immigration scinadr11290 https://padlet.com/sls009/m67zdwsie5i9/wish/231364984 Reasons: 
  •  political unrest
  •  economic hardship
  •  family unification 
]]> 2018-02-14 03:59:18 UTC https://padlet.com/sls009/m67zdwsie5i9/wish/231364984 Laws and Policies pg. 309 scinadr11290 https://padlet.com/sls009/m67zdwsie5i9/wish/231366573 History of restrictive immigration policies: National Origins Act (Chinese Exclusion) 1924 & 1929 = quotas
Immigration and Nationality Act 1965: family tie, occupation, and "diversity" (55,000 visas)
Hot topic: Why can't they come the "right way"/legally?]]> 2018-02-14 04:11:36 UTC https://padlet.com/sls009/m67zdwsie5i9/wish/231366573 Prejudices scinadr11290 https://padlet.com/sls009/m67zdwsie5i9/wish/231367684
  • - Legal status: wage and deportation
  • Communication issues
  • Stereotypes
  • Housing (GR)


    • ]]>     2018-02-14 04:22:02 UTC https://padlet.com/sls009/m67zdwsie5i9/wish/231367684     Combating Racism and Prejudice in Schools scinadr11290 https://padlet.com/sls009/m67zdwsie5i9/wish/231434230
  • Identify and discuss racist media 
  • Allow kids to share experiences
  • create positive interracial interactions
  • universal rights 
  • pg. 313 questions for schools to reflect on
    • ]]>     2018-02-14 11:29:25 UTC https://padlet.com/sls009/m67zdwsie5i9/wish/231434230     Works cited sls009 https://padlet.com/sls009/m67zdwsie5i9/wish/231497043 Brow, Emma, and Alejandra Matos. "Nation’s high school graduation rate reaches new record high." The Washington Post, 17 Oct. 2016. Accessed 14 Feb. 2018.

    Diaz-Rico, Lynne. A Course for Teaching English Learners. 2nd ed., Boston, Pearson, 2012, pp. 279-324.

    “Distribution of U.S. Population by Race/Ethnicity, 2010 and 2050,” The Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation, accessed 2/14/2018, https://www.kff.org/disparities-policy/slide/distribution-of-u-s-population-by-raceethnicity-2010-and-2050/

    Slaga, Janine. "The rest of the Iceberg." Janine's Music Room, 19 Oct. 2014, www.janinesmusicroom.com/the-rest-of-the-iceberg.html. Accessed 14 Feb. 2018.

    United States Department of Agriculture, . "Child poverty by race/ethnicity and metro/nonmetro residence, 2015." , 1 Mar. 2017, https://www.ers.usda.gov/data-products/chart-gallery/gallery/chart-detail/?chartId=82277. Accessed 14 Feb. 2018.

    ]]>     2018-02-14 14:30:06 UTC https://padlet.com/sls009/m67zdwsie5i9/wish/231497043     Types of Communication scinadr11290 https://padlet.com/sls009/m67zdwsie5i9/wish/231751066 Paralanguage:  "The nonverbal elements of the voice, is a primary aspect of speech the can confirm or belie a verbal message" (Rico-Diaz 315).
    Be aware of differences, don't accuse or assume. Investigate first and ask a student why they aren't communicating in the desired way. ]]>     2018-02-14 23:31:21 UTC https://padlet.com/sls009/m67zdwsie5i9/wish/231751066     Verbal Communication scinadr11290 https://padlet.com/sls009/m67zdwsie5i9/wish/231752483 Differences in response to...
    • oral discourse
    • silence
    • questioning
    • conversation starters/endings
    • story telling versus written language
    • written language learned at school (social media)
    ]]>     2018-02-14 23:42:45 UTC https://padlet.com/sls009/m67zdwsie5i9/wish/231752483     Strategies for better Communication scinadr11290 https://padlet.com/sls009/m67zdwsie5i9/wish/231753190
  • try different teaching styles, flexibility
  • clear expectations of teacher-student interactions, some flexibility
  • teach listening and discourse strategies to students
    • Resources:
    Conflict Resolution Network: http://www.crnhq.org
    Compassionate Listening Project
    http://www.compassionatelistening.org
    ]]>     2018-02-14 23:48:53 UTC https://padlet.com/sls009/m67zdwsie5i9/wish/231753190     Deep or Compassionate Listening scinadr11290 https://padlet.com/sls009/m67zdwsie5i9/wish/231756586 To practice better communication and listening do the following: 
    • Take a deep, cleansing breath and relax
    • Remove distractions, as much as possible
    • Sit (or face) the other person directly, with an open body posture
    • Focus on listening as your first priority in the conversation
    Question 1: Describe a situation when you felt like you were not accepted by a group.
    Question 2: Describe a situation when you felt accepted by a group.

    ]]>     2018-02-15 00:22:45 UTC https://padlet.com/sls009/m67zdwsie5i9/wish/231756586     Story time: scinadr11290 https://padlet.com/sls009/m67zdwsie5i9/wish/231757368 Have you ever had a time where you reacted (negatively) to what someone(s) of a different culture group was doing and then paused to consider the difference in perspective? That's the point we want to strive for...

    i.e. Walking down the street late at night...
    i.e. Loud music at 2am...
    i.e. Parent never communicates with the school...]]>     2018-02-15 00:29:31 UTC https://padlet.com/sls009/m67zdwsie5i9/wish/231757368