Part of an asset-based approach to working with ELs is recognizing the cultural and linguistic resources they possess. The asset-based approach contrasts with the deficit-based model that once dominated how many viewed English learners. As educators, we can help close the inequity gap faced by our diverse student population by exhibiting asset-based behaviors and expectations,…

1.What is the central message of Langston Hughes’ poem “Let America be America Again”? 2. How does Hughes use imagery and figurative language to convey his message about America? Be specific. Provide examples from text. 3. What is the significance of the repeated line “let America be America again” in the poem? 4. How does…

Ponder the relationships between executive functioning, struggles with literacy (reading and writing and discussing), and disengagement How do these factors, or issues, impact student performance in content areas? Does executive functioning affect social behaviors and self-regulation in the classroom? Do these behaviors affect literacy learning and mastery in literacy tasks? How do literacy skills affect…

1. Qualities Attributed to America In “America”, Whitman describes the nation as “Strong, ample, fair, enduring, capable, rich.” These adjectives convey abundance, resilience, and vitality. America is portrayed as a land of equality, where “equal daughters, equal sons” share in its promise. The qualities emphasize both material prosperity (“rich”) and moral strength (“enduring,” “capable”). Whitman…

Introduction Walt Whitman, often hailed as the father of American free verse, sought to capture the spirit of democracy, individuality, and collective identity in his poetry. His works are not merely literary artifacts but cultural documents that reflect the aspirations, contradictions, and realities of nineteenth-century America. Two of his most resonant poems—“I Hear America Singing”…

Instructional Strategies, Innovation, and Effective Communication and Collaboration  Include it from a first-person point of view, make it sound like its coming from me directly. Include that I am a 3rd garde teacher at Somerset Academy South Miami. Include goals, include my leadership team names in some examples Principal Mrs. Guilarte, and Assistant Principal Mrs.…

While reading the article by Darling-Hammond, To Close the Achievement Gap, We need to Close the Teaching Gap, pay close attention to “Create meaningful teacher evaluations that foster improvement.” She presents a strong argument regarding the nature of feedback that American teachers typically receive from their supervisors. Share your experiences with feedback and the use…

In Chapter 22 of our text, Glickman, et.al. describe eight characteristics of a culturally responsive teacher. In preparation for the assignment in Modules 3, review pages 419-422 of this chapter and discuss what you will look for when you observe and meet with the teacher that you’re going to observe. What questions might you ask…

“I Hear America Singing” (1860) 1. How does Walt Whitman portray the diverse occupations and activities of Americans in “I Hear America Singing”? 2. What is the significance of the individuals mentioned in the poem singing their own songs? 3. How does Whitman capture the essence of American life and work through the imagery of…

Use your personal knowledge of school processes, procedure, and/or protocol via your current school situation to discuss the following: How does teacher evaluation affect teaching and learning in your school? What particular procedures lead to increasing teacher success, thereby positively impacting school performance? Teacher performance affects student learning, motivation, and the development of skills. What…