Test 4-Strategies Flashcards
Children with LI can and do…
learn 2 languages effectively; being bilingual is not a disadvantage.
Some educators tell parents to “speak only english at home” because…
they believe that an ELL child with an LI will be confused by a dual language environment. However research has shown that this is not the true.
If a child is cut off from one of his languages,…
it can have a negative impact on many areas as we said before.
If a child is cut off from his home language, this…
decreased his ability to communicate with family members; leads to relationship problems.
Limits his educational and career opportunities.
I tell parents:
That being bilingual is a great advantage in todays world.
If their child can grow up bilingual, she will be quite valuable in the job market.
Parents who speak a minority language should…
be encouraged to use this language at home.
Here in the US, we as professionals routinely expects families to be involved in their children’s learning. Some cultures:
School and related activities are the responsibility of professional–families should not interfere.
-Thus, families may be offended at being asked to participate in educational decisions, carryover activities, etc.
Cultural mediators:
They help families realize that in the US they are expected to be an integral part of the educational team.
Remember that in some cultures older siblings…
take responsibility for younger ones.
-SLP may have better success engaging the support of older siblings for things like carryover of homework assignments.
We can help families become more involved in their children’s learning and schooling through the use of:
the services of cultural mediators as mentioned.
- meet parents at school site or conduct home visits.
- show samples of child’s work
We can help parents understand what US school expect of them and their children though…
parent volunteering, and understanding the academic standards expected.
Parents and students need to understand basic school routines. For example, many parents dont know…
they need to send their children to school with a lunch or lunch money.
Remember that some parents are non-literate in english so….
encourage local library or buying books from garage sales and flea markets.
Encourage students to read to their parents in English because…
This helps develop students literacy skills.
Many parents want to learn English, and they are helped by hearing their children read to them in English.
Recent research (Gillam, 2001) was conducted…
- Low SES (some bilingual) parents given wordless books to read; others books with print.
- Wordless books generated richer language during reading than print books.
- Parents increased animation, discussed wordless books more creatively.
Teacg parents to C.A.R.E. :
Comment, Ask questions, Respond, Extend.
Help parents find out about local…
adult literacy services and English classes.
Often offered at night through local education agencies.
Many families are surviving so..
keep assignment short and simple.
When we do give homework, it needs to only take a few minutes to do and needs to be understandable to the families.
Make sure parents signs hw and offer prize or sticker.
Invite parents to the school:
share recipes teach language lessons.
Parents feel more involved and have greater pride.
In many cultures, infants and young children are not considered conversational partners. Many cultures value…
Quietness in children.
Children may receive a great deal of love and affection, BUT…
Language stimulation may not be occurring at a level expected by mainstream society.
Johnson and Wong (2002) recommend…
That when a currently-recommended Western practice (eg reading or talking to children) is not found in a particular culture, we can recommend “functional equivalents.”
Example: use of oral story telling in place of reading.
Lastly, emphasize children’s…
Good qualities.
Families from many cultures highly value…
courtesy, obedience, and cooperativeness in children.
If childrens good qualities are emphasized,..
families are more willing to cooperate in carrying out their children’s treatment plans.