Lisa, Now I am interested and have to read Other People’s Words, I think it’s fascinating that there was all this research that showed that students from lower socio-economic backgrounds were lower achieving and hardly any done as to find out why that was. I agree with what she said about being aware of where a student comes from, it often occurs to me when I send a note home that the parent may not have the ability or the English language skills to read it. I also teach in an area where English Language Learners are prevalent; I really appreciate what she’s done to shine a light on the effects of socio-economic s on students and want to find out more.
After reading your paper I want to read some of your researcher's work. The first case study you mentioned sounds very interesting! I student taught in a Title I school where 95% of the students were on reduced or free meals and I've always wondered how their home life impacted their achievements in school. Her work would be really make an impact on teacher's that teach in schools with students that have lower socio-economic backgrounds. Great job on the paper!
I found the research of Victoria Purcell-Gates very interesting. I can see the importance of knowing and understanding your students’ backgrounds. The area I teach in does not have a large population of English Language Learners, so I don’t have much experience with a scenario such as that. I did have a student once who was being raised in a household that spoke mostly Spanish, but he was one of my smartest students. However, the mother had trouble speaking English to communicate with me, so she would bring the older brother with her to my class when she had questions or had a conference with me. English Language Learners aren’t the only case where a student may come to class with a disadvantage though, and your paper is a good reminder of that. This research encourages me to make sure I truly learn about my students and understand where they come from, so I can strive to best meet their needs. I like how the research emphasizes that just because a student comes to class with a disadvantage doesn’t mean they aren’t capable of meeting the same standards and achieving the same goals as others.
Lisa,
ReplyDeleteNow I am interested and have to read Other People’s Words, I think it’s fascinating that there was all this research that showed that students from lower socio-economic backgrounds were lower achieving and hardly any done as to find out why that was. I agree with what she said about being aware of where a student comes from, it often occurs to me when I send a note home that the parent may not have the ability or the English language skills to read it. I also teach in an area where English Language Learners are prevalent; I really appreciate what she’s done to shine a light on the effects of socio-economic s on students and want to find out more.
Lisa,
ReplyDeleteAfter reading your paper I want to read some of your researcher's work. The first case study you mentioned sounds very interesting! I student taught in a Title I school where 95% of the students were on reduced or free meals and I've always wondered how their home life impacted their achievements in school. Her work would be really make an impact on teacher's that teach in schools with students that have lower socio-economic backgrounds. Great job on the paper!
I found the research of Victoria Purcell-Gates very interesting. I can see the importance of knowing and understanding your students’ backgrounds. The area I teach in does not have a large population of English Language Learners, so I don’t have much experience with a scenario such as that. I did have a student once who was being raised in a household that spoke mostly Spanish, but he was one of my smartest students. However, the mother had trouble speaking English to communicate with me, so she would bring the older brother with her to my class when she had questions or had a conference with me. English Language Learners aren’t the only case where a student may come to class with a disadvantage though, and your paper is a good reminder of that. This research encourages me to make sure I truly learn about my students and understand where they come from, so I can strive to best meet their needs. I like how the research emphasizes that just because a student comes to class with a disadvantage doesn’t mean they aren’t capable of meeting the same standards and achieving the same goals as others.
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