The ethnicity of the student body is 98% Hispanic, consequently each of the learners teaches students who have limited English proficiency, the majority of whom are Spanish speakers. Many of the learners are bilingual and are able to translate for their students. Learners who do not speak Spanish are encouraged to utilize digital translators such as Google Translate. Whilst this tool does not provide perfect translations, it is very useful in helping language learners understand content. Learners could be encouraged to use translation tools to translate messages or artifacts that are included in their e-portfolio. Use of e-books could also be incorporated into the unit of instruction as a supplemental resource. Giving English language learners the opportunity to read a text in their native language, side by side with an English version, is a useful tool in a teacher toolkit. It is worth noting at this point, although use of digital resources such as online databases and online encyclopedias is promoted at high-school level. All teachers and their students have access to a variety of these resources with a school password, however teachers should be careful never to include these passwords in their e-portfolio. Technology-Driven Assessments Office Mix will be utilized in various components of the instructional unit to evaluate student learning. All of the teachers and students at the school have an Office 365 account, since users are able to sign into Mix with this account,
Personal Statement What I think of myself and what I hope other see in me is a humble, enthusiastic, and hardworking young women who values education, has a passion for community service and sports, and has a drive for helping minority groups. My traits and values were very much influenced by my parent and older brother. Both of my parent are from Guerrero Mexico. They have always taught me to embrace my culture. I have always been an advocate for the Latino community but also for minority groups in general.
Students are usually required to prepare some class with some recommended reading books, journals or articles, (depending on the particular aims of the course), occasions where they are able to practice their literacy and language skills.
Earning a college degree has long been considered—one of the major keys in achieving the American Dream. However, contrary to popular belief, that theory has been proven invalid. According to a recent study from the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis (FRBOSL), “Education does not help black and Hispanic college graduates protect their wealth the same way that it does for their white and Asian counterparts.”
Buck is better off being a sled dog. Buck is a sled dog because buck likes to play in the snow with the temperature being 0 degrees below freezing. Buck and Spitz goes out to play in the cold winter. Buck and Spitz goes to play the men gets the sled and let them ride down the cold Icey hill. Buck and Spitz goes to play. Buck was the lead dog then buck and spitz starts to fight. The dogs fight over who are going to be the lead dog over the stage. Buck fights with spitz then buck is now the lead dog. While buck is the lead dog spitz is still wondering how to get back at buck. Now you understand that Buck is now the lead dog of the other
Adelante Hispanic Achievers is a program with objectives to encourage Hispanic students to set and meet goals in which will benefit them in the future. The program also helps Hispanic parents to understand and become more involved with their child’s education. Ultimately, their goal is to help Hispanic youth and their families with the proper resources to participate in the society around them. Adelante was created in 2004 by a former JCPS school Board chair Stephan Imhoff and a few community leaders, when the program was created they all believed on helping support Louisville’s Hispanic students and their families with brighter futures. Their mission is to provide ad inspire students to believe in their dreams without any limitations. To this
As I exited the metro bus and stepped into the cold, wet, and way-too-early Saturday morning air, my mind pounded with the self-scolding, “Why am I awake. Why am I awake?”. The second I looked up at the grey-blue sky, however, all dread evaporated. Instead, the gorgeous sight ahead filled me with an incredulous awe. The Washington National Cathedral stood towering in cream-colored splendor, its richly detailed Gothic architecture almost too picturesque to fathom. Intricate spires stood proudly against the low-hanging clouds, as if taunting them to rain. Stunned, I began to follow my friends along a blue stone path surrounded by vivid greenery. As I walked, the chill air invigorated my lungs with each breath, filling me with a sort of peaceful energy. The path led to a smaller, yet still grandiose building which we entered through two large glass doors.
E.A.L. stands for English, as an Additional Language. It is an additional in school support provided for children whose first language is not English. If children are not supported to develop English, they are less likely to be able to
With that being said, EDU 350 offers countless materials to encourage teacher candidates to develop an interdisciplinary mindset, focused specifically around teaching the English Language Arts. Teacher candidates’ content knowledge is developed through the reading of two textbooks, Making Sense of Phonics by Beck and Language Arts: Patterns of Practice by Thompkins. The information collected from these resources are applied to both the development and execution of lesson plans, specifically the final Interdisciplinary Standards Based Unit. The SBU is the way that teacher candidates display their understanding of the content knowledge taught within the class. The SBU must incorporate an ELA strategy in every lesson, different reading comprehension strategies, technology, global perspectives, multiple content areas, and the integration of four expository and four narrative texts. Each of these components were discussed at length every week, so that the teacher education students would be comfortable implementing them into their final thematic unit
The current trend in lack of Latina/o students attending college combines a lack of college readiness with a deficiency in resources to prepare this student population. More and more higher education scholars are accepting these deficiencies as roadblocks to college access, and are looking to preparation programs and parent educational resources as a subject worthy of consideration. There are many different challenges being faced by this population, a population that is according to Oliva and Nora, “the fastest growing minority population in the country”(Oliva & Nora, 2004). Research shows that “less than 43% of Hispanic high school students are qualified to enroll in 4 year institutions”(Saunders & Serna, 2004). With the rapid growth in
Education is the key to individual opportunity, the strength of our economy, and the vitality of our democracy. In the 21st century, this nation cannot afford to leave anyone behind. While the academic achievement and educational attainment of Hispanic Americans has been moving in the right direction, untenable gaps still exist between Hispanic students and their counterparts in the areas of early childhood education, learning English, academic achievement, and high school and college completion.
Climate change, once considered an issue for the distant future, has moved firmly into the present, and is beginning to affect Hispanic populations in the United States. According to the Environmental Defense Fund, climate change causes a net rise in global temperatures that inflames health-harming air pollution, adds to extreme weather events and heat waves, changes the spread of certain vector-borne diseases, and more. Many of these health impacts are already being felt across the United States, mostly aiming at the Hispanic population because of the statistic that they’re more likely to live in polluted neighborhoods, and because of the type of jobs the parents have, Latinos are three times more likely to die at work from heat-related illness, according to Yale Climate Connections. Many elements in the BIG GEMS acronym play a role in why the Hispanic population is more likely die from
The instructor can aid their students by offering them supportive computer exercises that relates directly to their coursework. Another way the instructor can aid them is by submitting more weekly lesson notes to the Bryant and Stratton Online website. Finally, these actions help students improve their word
This paper will try to explain the variety of hardships many Mexican-American students endure in hopes to gain a higher education. Many are driven by the “American Dream”, which is the idea that individuals living in the U.S. have the equal opportunity to achieve success and prosperity through hard work, determination, and abilities. The American Dream often motivates foreigners to enter the United States illegally, hoping for that “equal opportunity” to success. However, not everyone living in the U.S. has equal opportunities, compared to native-born American citizens. This is why it can be difficult for Mexican-American students to attend colleges and universities. A higher education is difficult to obtain for Mexican-American students because of their low socioeconomic status, their differing cultural and structural characteristics, and the social and political institutions in our current society. Although this paper does not focus on the educational opportunities in Mexico, this paper will mostly focus on the educational system in the United States, particularly California State University, San Bernardino. In addition, this paper will refer to Mexican-American students as first-generation college students.
To break down the above scores, Hispanics had the highest dropout rate at 12.7 percent. Blacks had the second highest dropout rate at 7.5 percent. Whites had the lowest dropout rate at 12.7 percent. A big reason as to why minorities have higher dropout rates comes down to poverty quite often. ”Almost 1/2 of the difference in the dropout probability between Hispanic and white students stems from the greater prevalence of being economically disadvantaged among Hispanic students. More than 1/3 of the African-American and white student difference in the dropout probability is linked to our simple measure of student poverty” (Lofstrom,). As you can see money plays a huge factor in dropout rates. Numerous issues can result in student drop outs. The
to govern much of the individual’s behavior. The most extreme case of drug use is the