Mod 11 Mid-Course Reflection and Self-Assessment
Reflection and Self-Assessment
- Language as a system of learning facilitates the acquisition and understanding of communication, reading comprehension, and vocabulary development. Communication is vital both student to teacher as well as student to the world. Without being able to articulate their thoughts whether verbally, through writing, or by non-verbal cues, students will not be able to function within society as a whole. Reading comprehension is fundamental to student growth and success because it translate to conceptualization of more abstract ideas which leads to problem solving skills. And, reading comprehension hinges on vocabulary development because if students can't understand the words on the page then they aren't going to be able to move into the higher thought processes, which would lead to their lack of problem solving skills.
- Culture is relevant in my curriculum because it influences student engagement in the content. No engagement equals no learning.
- Cultural sensitivity is crucial because when students feel welcomed and respected they are more likely to engage in learning. It can also enhance learning by allowing students to make meaningful connections between their own experiences and the content being taught, leading to deeper comprehension and retention of knowledge.
- A child's home language plays a critical role in their academic progress and overall educational development because proficiency in the home language supports cognitive development which makes it easier to transfer the skills developed in that language to their second language.
- By incorporating linguistic routines in the classroom the teacher can provide a stability that may further their assimilation into the dominant classroom culture expectations, which then facilitates the student's acquisition of CALP.
- The impact of learning a second language on all content areas includes higher-order cognitive skills, improved literacy, and enhanced communication skills. Learning a second language affects higher-order cognitive skills such as critical thinking, problem-solving, and memory retention. These skills benefit students because they are necessary for academic success across content areas. Improved literacy includes reading comprehension, vocabulary, and writing skills which translates to nearly every subject taught in school, as well as building on skills that will translate to the workforce. Enhanced communication develops strong listening, speaking, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Scaffolding is crucial to student success because without it ELLs and struggling learners are unlikely to be academically successful. By scaffolding content, content becomes accessible which decreases frustration and increases engagement and retention.
- High quality early childhood literacy is vital because it builds a foundation for skills necessary for higher cognitive thinking.
- Structured speaking and listening ensure active engagement in purposeful conversations that center on developing life skills to ease the student into becoming a productive member of society.
A very accurate comment.