EEC 1 — Quickwrite Response: How does language impact student success in your classroom? by RDL AVID https://padlet.com/avidrdl/ygykbdl3rs50xvn Please enter your quickwrite under the appropriate last name header. (Photo by J. Kelly Brito on Unsplash) en-us 2020-09-22 04:06:23 UTC 2025-11-13 20:33:32 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.com/avidrdl/ygykbdl3rs50xvn/wish/1036651474 If English is not their first language, talking about science can be challenging.]]> 2020-12-21 19:16:18 UTC https://padlet.com/avidrdl/ygykbdl3rs50xvn/wish/1036651474 https://padlet.com/avidrdl/ygykbdl3rs50xvn/wish/1036651971 Preferred language might not be English and they may have a more difficult time learning in English or expressing their knowledge, opinions, and questions in English]]> 2020-12-21 19:16:34 UTC https://padlet.com/avidrdl/ygykbdl3rs50xvn/wish/1036651971 The tone in the language can definite signify how welcoming someone is, like how teachers/TAs are willing to give students attention or not. https://padlet.com/avidrdl/ygykbdl3rs50xvn/wish/1036651992 2020-12-21 19:16:34 UTC https://padlet.com/avidrdl/ygykbdl3rs50xvn/wish/1036651992 It can encourage or discourage students into going in a research career. https://padlet.com/avidrdl/ygykbdl3rs50xvn/wish/1036652061 2020-12-21 19:16:37 UTC https://padlet.com/avidrdl/ygykbdl3rs50xvn/wish/1036652061 https://padlet.com/avidrdl/ygykbdl3rs50xvn/wish/1036652267 Science has specific language that can be challenging to learn.

]]> 2020-12-21 19:16:44 UTC https://padlet.com/avidrdl/ygykbdl3rs50xvn/wish/1036652267 Improper use of language may offend others. https://padlet.com/avidrdl/ygykbdl3rs50xvn/wish/1036652410 2020-12-21 19:16:49 UTC https://padlet.com/avidrdl/ygykbdl3rs50xvn/wish/1036652410 Students don't react positively to condescending tone https://padlet.com/avidrdl/ygykbdl3rs50xvn/wish/1036652428 2020-12-21 19:16:50 UTC https://padlet.com/avidrdl/ygykbdl3rs50xvn/wish/1036652428 https://padlet.com/avidrdl/ygykbdl3rs50xvn/wish/1036652463 I think it's very common for instructors to assume students understand everything the instructor says. It seems uncommon that instructors check in to ensure students know the terms they're using.]]> 2020-12-21 19:16:51 UTC https://padlet.com/avidrdl/ygykbdl3rs50xvn/wish/1036652463 Jargon or technical terms can overwhelm students struggling to keep up. Explaining, defining and providing resources can help. https://padlet.com/avidrdl/ygykbdl3rs50xvn/wish/1036653393 2020-12-21 19:17:23 UTC https://padlet.com/avidrdl/ygykbdl3rs50xvn/wish/1036653393 Speak clearly and not so fast so students can understand you https://padlet.com/avidrdl/ygykbdl3rs50xvn/wish/1036653844 2020-12-21 19:17:36 UTC https://padlet.com/avidrdl/ygykbdl3rs50xvn/wish/1036653844 Importance of audience https://padlet.com/avidrdl/ygykbdl3rs50xvn/wish/1036680473 Tailoring our language to the needs of our audience is important.]]> 2020-12-21 19:33:04 UTC https://padlet.com/avidrdl/ygykbdl3rs50xvn/wish/1036680473