Discussion Question1 and 2
Discussion Question1 and 2
1.
I support the argument that non-American natives have been marginalized by the U.S education system. It is important for the teachers and reading specialist to practice fair-mindedness, empathy, and ethical behavior in literacy instructions (Cunningham et al., 2010). For instance, it helps in enhancing communication with the diverse students to promote learning. This helps the teachers in creating a good relationship with the English learners (Walpole & McKenna, 2012). The ethical behaviors help to appreciate the cultural diversity and native languages of the students to treat all the students equally. They also assist the teachers in understanding the connection between the native and second language development of the learners. Therefore, the teachers must act with empathy, ethical behavior and fair-mindedness to enhance communication and learning among the diverse students in the classrooms.
2.
As a reading specialist, I think the five key for success includes close interactions with the students, empathy, dedication and commitment, and maintaining positive attitude towards the students (Durgunoglu & Verhoeven, 2013). These dispositions help the specialist in fully understanding their abilities and capabilities of the students to promote learning. As a reading specialist, I think that the key dispositions are similar to the key dispositions for success as classroom teacher. Since, both the reading specialist and the classroom teacher seek to create good relations with the students to enhance learning through the dispositions.
Response to Moen’s Post
I agree with Moen’s post that key dispositions of a classroom teacher are similar to that of a reading specialist in enhancing success of literacy reading. The post offers detailed information on the learning expectations of the students from the classroom teacher and the reading specialist. The author also referenced all the information in the post to avoid plagiarism.
Response to Croxdale’s Post
I agree with Croxdale’s post with the argument that there is a need to treat the English learners equally. However, the authors do not provide detailed illustrations and examples on the teaching of the English learners. I also relate with the author’s post on the need to show empathy and close understanding of the students. Apart from the lack of detailed explanations, the author provided a sense of direction in dealing with the marginalization of the English learners.
Response to Archible’s Post
Archible agrees with the arguments that the English learners are marginalized in U.S. Archible’s post is more useful in understanding the need for ethical behaviors in literacy training and learning in the American schools. Most importantly, the author quotes from Cunningham et al.(2011) on the need to give the diverse students open ended projects. As a result, Archible’s post is useful in understanding the potential of the English learners.
References
Cunningham, J., Cunningham, P., Moore, D., & Moore, S. (2010). Developing readers and writers in content areas, 6th Ed. Boston, MA: Pearson.
Durgunoglu, A. Y., & Verhoeven, L. (2013). Literacy development in a multilingual context: Cross-cultural perspectives. London, UK: Routledge.
Walpole, S., & McKenna, C. M. (2012). The literacy coach’s handbook, second edition: A guide to research-based practice. New York, NY: Guilford Press.
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