In this class we have often talked about choices parents make, that affect their children. While I do not condone coming to America illegally, I do not believe that this would effect my teaching. Personally, as an educator, I do not think that it is my place to judge a child, or his family’s legal status. My main objective is to grow my students minds, and help them to be better people. I desire for my students to be knowledgeable, and kind. This vision expands across all races, and cultures. According to,THE HUMAN FACE OF IMMIGRATION,“It’s not long before their consensus is clear: Legal immigrants are good, model residents; “illegals” are very bad.” Most of the country has this belief now. I think that it is important as educators, to broaden our students minds, and help them see that all cultures, and races should be accepted not only in our school, but in our country. Even if you don’t support people coming into the country illegally, there should be a respect for all people. Additionally, EVERY STUDENT should feel safe, comfortable, and accepted in their school. I think this applies to the students, and teachers. I also think the term “illegals” definitely gives immigrants a bad connotation, but I do not think that the issue of people entering the country illegally should be ignored. I think that it is a lose, lose, situation. This issue needs to be discussed, and whatever being said is going to hurt, or offend, someone. In the class video IMMERSION, it was very frustrating to see how the teacher handled the immigrant child in her classroom, but at the same time I understand the concept of immersion. With that being said, that child lives in America, an english speaking country, and he was in an english speaking school. He obviously was immersed in the language all the time! Therefore, I think that some accommodations should have been made. I definitely think that the child should learn to speak english, and everyone else who makes America their home. I think that it is essential to know english, if you want to be successful in America. In the classroom though, education comes first. I think that maybe he could be taught in English, but given his tests in Spanish to see how he is
I think about students that come into our schools straight from Mexico. We cannot expect them to just read, write, and speak in English. As educators, we have to help them by scaffolding the language for them and work with them to become proficient in English. Gutek (2013) wrote, “The justices stated that “basic English skills are necessary to children to participate in the public school educational program; children who do not understand English will find their classroom experiences wholly incomprehensible and in no way meaningful.” (p.
There are kids that struggle in school because they don’t English and the other kids would make fun of them. Teachers should help the immigrant students to speak English. Children of immigrant think they have to act white just to be accepted. People need to learn English and need to have a High School diploma to get a great job to get good amount of money and be accepted by white people. Children of immigrants often feel they must lose their identity because they would have to adapt to a new culture and will lose their language.
Even though one out of every four children in the United States is an immigrant or the U.S.-born child of immigrants, many schools are ill-equipped to meet their needs. Immigrant youth frequently are learning two languages, an incredible asset, but one that many schools have yet to learn to support effectively. Using multiple forms of communication in the classroom, along with supporting native language development, takes skill and practice. The demands of standardized testing often force schools instead to emphasize rote learning in English, neglecting the incredible asset of children’s native languages and much of what researchers have discovered about how children learn second languages. Related to bilingual language development, immigrant
The United States is home to millions of immigrants from all over the world. During 2004 more or less about 5.3 percent or 2.8 million of Kinder-twelve grade students were classified as being limited in English proficiency. Most of these students came from homes where only Spanish was spoken by their parents and other family members living with them. I have chosen to do my research on “Should English immersions replace bilingual education”. This topic interested me as soon as I saw it because it is something I can relate to. When I was a child, my parents brought my brother and I to the United States. We lived right across the border from Eagle Pass, Texas which is where I live today. I was able to start school at a kinder garden level. My family’s native language has always Spanish. When I started school, I did not know one single word in English and my parents either, so all the help I got was in school and some private lessons I would attend a couple times a week that my parents were able to afford. I remember my teacher would give me one on one tutoring and would at first give me work in Spanish and then started mixing it up a bit and would sometimes give me the work in English rather than Spanish or sometimes even both. The teacher I have interviewed works for the Eagle Pass Independent School District, and teaches fifth grade at Benavides Elementary. I have known her for quite some time, even though her strong language is English she believes that English immersion
Have you ever heard the term “all lives matter”? As most people can see, not many people and schools approve of accepting the children of illegal immigrants. I think that most people think illegal immigrants are at a lower level and are not as important even if your just an immigrant. I think all people and children have the right to a good education. They come for help, they come knowing that they can get caught or even get deported.
I chose my immigrant participant from a personal perspective, yet not knowing much about him. Last year, my first year teaching, I had a little boy in my class that was Latino, very shy and quite. He struggled in reading and writing and after meeting with his parents and ESOL teacher several times, the decision was made to retain him in first grade. His parents, especially dad was hesitant about the decision, and began to tell small glimpses of how his son was very much like him, shy, and scared to reach out because of the language barrier. There was never much elaborated on, but I could tell that dad had possibly been in a similar situation before. This year, I was lucky enough to have this same child in my first grade class again. After receiving
As described by Freeman & Freeman (2011) there have been plenty of negative connotations associated with immigration and second language learners. First and foremost the teacher needs to be aware of bias and stereotypes and not be quick to judge. Remembering that parents play a key role in the academic success of the children, the most effective approach to knowing the students and their families would be getting involved in school programs that offer an opportunity to work with students, parents, and the community. Positive programs that involve parents and the community help students succeed when home and school work as a cohesive unit (Freeman & Freeman,
America is a country that is constantly growing in size and population. Each day many immigrants travel into the United States from many different countries, whether it be for work or social reasons. However, the immigration system leaves many who are not among the lucky finding their way legally across the border left with no choice but to either stay put, or illegally come into United States territory. With the increase of immigration around the world, and the upcoming political debates, this issue has become more controversial as time goes on. Along with all of the attention with the issue comes many different positions and viewpoints toward the subject. There is that of major emphasis on border security, claiming that the reason for a mass of illegal immigration is due to holes in the border, as the lead runner for the Republican Party, Donald Trump argue that the answer to the problem is to “ship them out, put up a great big wall, and allow those that are deserving back in.” Another position is to focus on the immigration policy itself, arguing that the reason people illegally come into America is due to the broken system. Finally, the last position will be a position overlooked many times, and that is from the point of view of an immigrant who has gone through the process and dealt with it first hand. Here, at UTA, the students have the opportunity to attend one of the most diverse schools in the nation, where many students have come from foreign countries and have
Immigration laws have been a subject of debate throughout American history, especially in states such as California and Texas, where immigrant populations are high. Recently, some citizens have been questioning whether we should continue to educate the children of illegal immigrants. While this issue is steeped in emotional controversy, we must not allow disruptive "us against them" rhetoric to cloud our thinking. Yes, educating undocumented immigrants costs us, but not educating them would cost us much more. Those who propose barring the children of illegal immigrants from our schools have understandable worries. They worry that their state taxes will rise as undocumented children crowd their school systems. They worry about the crowding
Immigration is an idea that manifests in the identify of the United States of America. It is imperative for students to recall that America is known as a “Melting Pot,” because of the variety of different people who have assimilated into society. There are many people who believe that immigration should be banned, while there are others who support the integration of other groups into American culture. By teaching children about immigrants and their stories, it will promote students to welcome and act hospitable towards Dreamers. With that being said, a lesson based on immigration will also help facilitate community awareness and promote integration. The article I chose from the New York Times is entitled, “President Issues List of Conditions
“Schooling the world” was a film based on schools around the world. The Director Carol Black focuses on India schooling and American schooling. The purpose of this film is to show that Americans think education should be one way and not different ways. The schooling in India has changed over time and locals are struggling with the changes. In the older schooling in India is was based on crops and the community. Very few people went to school, but many worked in the fields and in homes. Children are now being sent to boarding school in other towns and leaving their homes to get a better education. Many small towns in India are struggling with the new concept of learning and young people's views on money and communities. Throughout the film I agreed with most of the points in the film, I do disagree with some of the views the older Indian generation has.
Amongst the many topics debated in education circles, it is easy to forget the choice of what we teach and why is of paramount importance. Critical reflection on the relevance of educational philosophers, both past and present, is essential to understanding curriculum choices. With regard to these statements, I wish to apply to this program as a result of a strong professional and personal interest in philosophers of education. More specifically, gaining a deeper understanding of behavioral and functional psychology in education can enhance my current work in many ways. The theories of philosopher’s such as William James have direct implications in my work. For example, by considering the role of acquisition and association of ideas in teaching and learning, I would be broadening my overall knowledge. Additionally, understanding the impact of interest, attention and memory on learning are key components that would enhance my teaching abilities and benefit my students.
Growing up I think I always knew my brain was different than most of the students in my class. I have always had a difficult time doing the most basic mathematical problem. While most of the children in my class could solve the simple problem such as five divide by four in their heads in a matter of seconds, for me it would take much longer. I remember a time in the 5th grade we were all in a group and each group had a set of problems that had to be solved. All three members of my group had decided that it would be best if all I did was write what they told me to write so I would not slow them down. “You’re too slow to do this with us” one of them would say every time I would offer to help.
According to this theory, critical awareness requires recognition that the social status of an individual, including educational and economic prospects and opportunities, is largely result from its race, gender, and class so the critical theorists want to raise the consciousness of these people dealing with education, knowledge, the school, and teaching and learning. Furthermore, they see the curriculum into 2 parts: the official curriculum which requires teaching subjects and specific skills, and the Hidden curriculum which imposes approved behaviors and attitudes on students through the school environment. They believe that teachers should empower themselves, because they can transform schools into democratic public spheres.
I transferred to Boise State in January of this year after completing one semester at an Institution in Utah. At this institution there is a program similar to the University foundations program, however they call it connections and it actually is only for freshmen, but my dual enrollment credits from High School made it so I did not have to take it. Furthermore, when I transferred to Boise State, the amount of credits I had accumulated made me exempt from taking UF 100. So, I truly had no idea what this class was about, and was just told that it was required for me to graduate. I also was hired by the university as a Learning Assistant a few days before the beginning of the term. Therefore, I had to completely change my schedule and I thank you Dr. Sass for giving me the permission number to get into this class. You are a lifesaver!