Directions: Read and reflect on Chapters 1 and 2. Each week we will explore in depth two of the chapters of the Carrillo-Syrja book. Before coming to class, post a 100-word reflection about what you think is one of the most important or interesting aspects of those two chapters. Use the discussion bubble at the top of this week's sidebar page. Here are some suggestions about what you might include in your post: *A brief definition of a technical term about teaching English language learners, such as an acronym (e.g. ELL, NCLB) or an important conceptual term such as "long-term English language learners, simultaneous vs. sequential language acquisition," etc. Some chapters will have more technical/professional terms than others. *A brief response summarizing/responding to one key issue, concept, or teaching strategy/tool discussed by the textbook author. *A personal response in which you relate what has been discussed to your own teaching situation. Talk about how the information you have summarized might apply to your own school, class, or community. This is also a good place in your journal to ask your own questions, bring up what you think are important related issues from your own experiences or concerns, or include information from print or online sources outside the textbook.
*A brief definition of a technical term about teaching English language learners, such as an acronym (e.g. ELL, NCLB) or an important conceptual term such as "long-term English language learners, simultaneous vs. sequential language acquisition," etc. Some chapters will have more technical/professional terms than others.
*A brief response summarizing/responding to one key issue, concept, or teaching strategy/tool discussed by the textbook author.
*A personal response in which you relate what has been discussed to your own teaching situation. Talk about how the information you have summarized might apply to your own school, class, or community. This is also a good place in your journal to ask your own questions, bring up what you think are important related issues from your own experiences or concerns, or include information from print or online sources outside the textbook.