Language and Culture Story by Samantha Ramirez https://padlet.com/sar062/umolq73o391wehcf en-us 2021-05-30 00:54:56 UTC 2021-05-30 07:46:34 UTC hello@padlet.com sar062 https://padlet.com/sar062/umolq73o391wehcf/wish/1570982541
Linguistic background: 
  • Native Spanish speaker
  • English Learner
Cultural background: 
  • Mexican-American
  • Catholic
  • Middle-class 

]]> 2021-05-30 01:00:44 UTC https://padlet.com/sar062/umolq73o391wehcf/wish/1570982541 Short background story: sar062 https://padlet.com/sar062/umolq73o391wehcf/wish/1570983160 The Participant was born in Mexico City and decided he wanted a better life, so he came to the United States. He has been living in the U.S since he was 20 years old. ]]> 2021-05-30 01:01:46 UTC https://padlet.com/sar062/umolq73o391wehcf/wish/1570983160 What was challenging about being exposed to a new culture and language? sar062 https://padlet.com/sar062/umolq73o391wehcf/wish/1570984564 Participant has noted how difficult the transition can be trying to live in a new country. He has stated that he had to assimilate and accommodate different forms of living. The biggest one was learning English. He knew that without knowing English, it would be difficult to get by. As a result, he taught himself English. ]]> 2021-05-30 01:04:25 UTC https://padlet.com/sar062/umolq73o391wehcf/wish/1570984564 Advice for future teachers: sar062 https://padlet.com/sar062/umolq73o391wehcf/wish/1570986593 Advice, my participant, would give future teachers is to provide equitable opportunities for students. This can be done by asking the students questions about what they need help with/want to learn. Sometimes the easiest way to attend to student’s needs is by involving their opinions. My participant highlighted that teachers should reach out to parents more since sometimes teachers can seem intimidating.]]> 2021-05-30 01:08:27 UTC https://padlet.com/sar062/umolq73o391wehcf/wish/1570986593 How does my participant’s linguistic and cultural background shape their identity?: sar062 https://padlet.com/sar062/umolq73o391wehcf/wish/1570988525 My participant’s linguistic and cultural background shapes their identity by being a part of two different cultures. He resonates most with his Mexican side since that has been his most extended identity and the most comfortable one. He has to switch to his American sense of self at work because his clients mostly speak English. As a result, he communicates with them in English.]]> 2021-05-30 01:12:18 UTC https://padlet.com/sar062/umolq73o391wehcf/wish/1570988525 How does your participant’s linguistic and cultural background inform their beliefs about the connection between language, culture, and education? sar062 https://padlet.com/sar062/umolq73o391wehcf/wish/1570989113 My participant's linguistic and cultural background plays a role in connecting language, culture, and education. Knowing English in America is essential in language, and without it, you are more likely to struggle in school. As an immigrant, he felt that his culture was not appreciated in America even though America seems to be so welcoming. In education, my participant has noticed several bias towards minorities and those who are English Language Learners. ]]> 2021-05-30 01:13:30 UTC https://padlet.com/sar062/umolq73o391wehcf/wish/1570989113 Other question: What have you noticed about the educational system growing up? sar062 https://padlet.com/sar062/umolq73o391wehcf/wish/1570989678 The participant stated that when he went to school, the teachers did not care for him. The teachers mainly focused on what the students were scoring on their tests. He believes he was not well supported by his educators and often struggled because of it. ]]> 2021-05-30 01:14:41 UTC https://padlet.com/sar062/umolq73o391wehcf/wish/1570989678 Other question: For generations listening to this years from now, is there any wisdom you’d want to pass on to them? What would you want them to know? sar062 https://padlet.com/sar062/umolq73o391wehcf/wish/1570989732 My participant's advice to future generations is to embrace who one is and be proud of where they came from in terms of cultural and linguistic background. ]]> 2021-05-30 01:14:47 UTC https://padlet.com/sar062/umolq73o391wehcf/wish/1570989732