A way forward- social justice in schools by Belinda Morris https://padlet.com/bel_morris/pal4ghq05oc5 Recognising what young people know and can do en-us 2017-04-09 10:00:20 UTC 2017-04-10 05:02:41 UTC hello@padlet.com This article discussed linguistic diversity and how the linguistic capital of these students could be used to achieve English outcomes. What are some ways other perceived ‘liabilities’ could be utilised in the classroom?” bel_morris https://padlet.com/bel_morris/pal4ghq05oc5/wish/165543281 (consider geography, culture, pregnancy, health and disability)]]> 2017-04-09 10:06:12 UTC https://padlet.com/bel_morris/pal4ghq05oc5/wish/165543281 https://padlet.com/bel_morris/pal4ghq05oc5/wish/165600596 Recognise language diversity as a positive trait that should be celebrated, not as a disadvantage that should be neglected/be ashamed of.]]> 2017-04-10 04:15:25 UTC https://padlet.com/bel_morris/pal4ghq05oc5/wish/165600596 People often made assumptions about the intelligence of my mother when I explained she was deaf. I absolutely believe people will make the same assumptions about non-verbal and non-English students. https://padlet.com/bel_morris/pal4ghq05oc5/wish/165600635 2017-04-10 04:16:11 UTC https://padlet.com/bel_morris/pal4ghq05oc5/wish/165600635 Give students opportunities to share their language and culture within the class as a positive unique perspective to make for a well rounded curriculum/school/student experience isabellampearson https://padlet.com/bel_morris/pal4ghq05oc5/wish/165600803 2017-04-10 04:20:40 UTC https://padlet.com/bel_morris/pal4ghq05oc5/wish/165600803 It could be seen as a liability when students take time of school for religious or cultural holidays https://padlet.com/bel_morris/pal4ghq05oc5/wish/165600893 2017-04-10 04:22:52 UTC https://padlet.com/bel_morris/pal4ghq05oc5/wish/165600893 Disabilities presenting as verbal delays https://padlet.com/bel_morris/pal4ghq05oc5/wish/165601101 2017-04-10 04:28:45 UTC https://padlet.com/bel_morris/pal4ghq05oc5/wish/165601101 Children can act as translators between various language levels. So language use should not be seen as a disability but more an ability to communicate or achieve English outcomes. https://padlet.com/bel_morris/pal4ghq05oc5/wish/165601433 2017-04-10 04:35:31 UTC https://padlet.com/bel_morris/pal4ghq05oc5/wish/165601433 Students from rural communities/ homes bring skills and experiences from working on farms etc eg. problem solving and physical education that would be beneficial to children that only have exposure to city life. https://padlet.com/bel_morris/pal4ghq05oc5/wish/165601456 2017-04-10 04:35:59 UTC https://padlet.com/bel_morris/pal4ghq05oc5/wish/165601456