Assignment
Cultural Context: Language
According to Chapter 5 of your text, language is one of the many cultural contexts you will face in your classroom.
1. Reflect on the suggestions listed in Chapter 5 to help you connect with families.
2. Then, listen to the following podcast, Diverse Learners - Diane Torres-Velasquez or view the transcript. Dr. Diane Torres-Velásquez discusses cultural differences among English learners. She offers suggestions on how to make math culturally relevant to students. She addresses the following aspects: vocabulary, building a community of learners, high expectations, rewards, and pride.
3. Choose a content area other than math, such as language arts or science, and complete the following chart in complete sentences in order to best teach your 4-year-old preschool students.
CHART
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Content Area: __________
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Activity/Strategy to make _________ culturally relevant to students.
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Aspect
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Activity/Strategy
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Vocabulary
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Building a Community of Learners
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High Expectations
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Rewards
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Pride
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Method of sharing this information with families
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Attachment:- Chapter-5.rar