Select 2 questions to provide in-depth, substantial information. Don't forget - these are considered mini-essays, with appropriate APA citations and references to be located at the bottom of the post.

DQ1: Discuss the various approaches you use to link home, school and community. What value is found in each of these?

DQ2: Discuss the work of Vygotsky and the relationship between his view of social constructivism and their attempt to create a culturally responsive classroom.

DQ3: Look at Table 2.4, Differences between Standard American English and African American Vernacular English, and answer the following questions:

What do you do when students superimpose their dialect over the words in the text when they read?

If comprehension is not affected do you intervene? Do you ignore it?

If you correct the student, how do you do it? How do you ensure that students are not embarrassed?

DQ4:  Look at the survey in Table 2.1. Which of those features are present in your classroom, and what do you do to create a literate culture in their classroom.

DQ5: Consider the students in your class and determine how many linguistically diverse children there are and what is done to address their needs. Discuss the impact of the 1974 Lau vs Nichols decision and how it changed the way English language Learners were educated.