Qoute: "When cultures and linguistic diversity collide they transform into a new experience for everyone and incite a new community of practice for everyone involved." (Pahl, 75)
Comment: I agree that when reading and learning the phonics for saying words students will learn from each other on how its done. That the students who speak another language can recieve help from english speaking studetns and can teach the english speaking children more about their language/culture.
Question: But does this take away from learning how to read and to sound out letters? Or does it help the students by helping and teaching each other?
I think that as long as you as the teacher are closely monitoring the students as they attempt to help eachother that it shouldn't inhibit the students learning process. In fact, often times teaching someone else how to do something you've just learned makes it more permanent in your mind and helps you to better understand the concept. It is also a good way to find your own personal weaknesses on the subject, so if your listening in and you can tell where a student is having an issue and address both the ESL students difficulties as well as the english speaking individuals weakness.
ReplyDeleteI also think that it won't hurt since it just means that all of the students will be getting more practice time with each other, while learning about each others cultures at the same time. Furthermore, teaching others really does help cement the subject in the teacher's head.
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