Learning Reflection One
Imagine for a moment that in your community there is a negative reaction toward English language learners and the prevailing comments you hear echo the notion, "They've been here their whole lives. Why haven't they learned English yet?" What is your response to these community stakeholders? What might you need to change about yourself in dealing with confrontational issues as a teacher?
Learning Reflection Two
Reflecting on the required video, Stages of Language Development, ponder the "wait time" used by the teacher in the video. Address the following questions in your journal:
- Do you believe she provided enough wait time for students?
- How do you personally react to wait time, either when you were in school or in the workplace?
- Does the increased anxiety help or hinder your learning?
- How do you feel about the questions she asked?
- Were they at the appropriate level?
- What suggestions might you give this teacher regarding her questioning?