Session 7 Classroom EDUC 601 WEEK 7

Session 7 Classroom Benedictine University 2 In Session 7, you will:  Participate in a Cultural-Warm Up Activity  Review Session 6 content  Apply cultural learning in a classroom situation  Critically evaluate approaches to cultural diversity in the classroom  Recognize the concepts inherent in cultural diversity  Express views on cultural learning  Discuss issues that have implications for classroom practices

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Classroom Group C: Warm-Up  Introduction of Warm-Up Activity  Activity  Debrief of Activity  Next Steps 4 Benedictine University

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Classroom Debrief Slide 17 (Session 6) :  Large Group Threaded Discussion:  Describe one original accommodation strategy you posted in Session 6  Describe a classmate’s accommodation strategy you recorded from the threaded discussion that you could use in your classroom  All responses should include:  A title for the strategy  A description of how and when the strategy may be used in the classroom  A rationale to support the value of using the strategy 6 Benedictine University

Session 7 Classroom Debrief Slide 21(Session 6) :  What are the characteristics of  Individualistic Value Systems?  Collectivistic Value Systems?  How can awareness of the distinctions between these two value systems help you as an ELL teacher?  What are the benefits and risks of each value system? 7 Benedictine University

Session 7 Classroom Debrief Slide 22 (Session 6) :  Based on the definitions of individualistic and collectivistic societies, what three classroom situations and practical solutions do you feel can be successful in an ELL classroom? 8 Benedictine University

Session 7 Classroom Debrief Slide 35 :  H. G. Widdowson states (p. 104) that:  “Literacy can intensify a sense of self only if written texts are put in relation with readers’ selves, i.e., if they are read not just as linguistic products but as discourse.”  In your opinion, what is Widdowson referring to and why?  James Gee states (p.105) that:  “Literacy”, says Gee, “is much more than just the ability to read and write. It is an ability to signal one’s membership in a socially meaningful discourse community.”  What does Gee refer to when he states “…signal one’s membership..”? 9 Benedictine University Kramsch, C. (1998). Language and culture. NY: Oxford University Press.

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Classroom Benedictine University 11 Kramsch discusses in Chapter 6 the nature of the linguistic sign of language as:  The link between a language and its legitimate discourse community  The symbolic capital associated with the use of the particular language or of a literate form of that language  She concludes with the idea that these concepts are associated with language in relation to a person’s sense of self  Do you agree or disagree? Why?

Session 7 Classroom Benedictine University 12 Chapter 6 Small Group Activity:  Group Readings: –Group A: pp to the end of Cultural stereotypes –Group B: pp to the end of Linguistic nationism –Group C: pp from Standard language, cultural totem to end of chapter  Individually review the pages that are assigned to your group and prepare a short summary points of key ideas  Divide into your small groups (A, B, C): Compare and contrast the summary points of the group  Prepare a master list of key points presented in the reading assigned to your group  Be prepared to present your key points to the class

Session 7 Classroom Benedictine University 13 Chapter 6 Small Group Activity Debrief:  Kramsch (p. 77) states that language is the most sensitive indicator of the relationship between an individual and a given social group. Based on this position, what key ideas or concepts did your group identify in the readings?  Group Key Points Discussion: –Group A: pp to the end of Cultural stereotypes –Group B: pp to the end of Linguistic nationism –Group C: pp from Standard language, cultural totem to end of chapter

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Classroom Culture As Language Crossword Puzzle Activity Benedictine University

Session 7 Classroom Culture As Language Crossword Puzzle Debrief Benedictine University 16 Congratulations!  Award the 5 points to each member of the winning group… Congratulations!  Which top 3 terms/concepts presented in the crossword puzzle have the most potential to impact an ELL’s learning experience? Why?  Can you provide a classroom example to illustrate your response?  What are the concepts inherent in cultural diversity?  What issues impact classroom practices?  What are your personal views of cultural learning?

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Classroom Benedictine University 18 Kramsch, C. (1998). Language and culture. NY: Oxford University Press.

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Classroom 20 Benedictine University In-Class Collaboration  Time permitting, take minutes to collaborate with your Small Groups about the practicum process  Each group is to discuss their progress and update colleagues on individual progress  If your group has completed the group presentation, take time to work on Assignment 5B

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Classroom Benedictine University 22  Reflect on two key points from Session 7  Provide a rationale to support your key points from Session 7 D2L Activity

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Classroom 24 Benedictine University Session 7 Assignments

Session 7 Classroom IDEA Course Evaluation  Please check your BenU account for notifications and directions  You may access the survey by clicking on the link on the course homepage  The evaluation must be completed within 48 hours of the last classroom session  The survey must be completed in one sitting, it cannot be re-opened  Thank you for your input

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Classroom Benedictine University 27 In Session 7, you have:  Participated in a Cultural-Warm Up Activity  Reviewed Session 6 content  Applied cultural learning in a classroom situation  Critically evaluated approaches to cultural diversity in the classroom  Recognized the concepts inherent in cultural diversity  Expressed views on cultural learning  Discussed issues that have implications for classroom practices

Session 7 Classroom Benedictine University 28 In Session 8, you will:  Review Session 7 content  Define “cultural identify”  Review cultural stereotypes  Define “language crossings” in relation to cultural identity  Revisit the definition of “culture”  Examining cultural superiority and personal identity  Examine the impact of cultural identity on the K-12 ELL settings

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