C.A.R.E.
Collaborate
I value connections with students and their parents. I plan to implement a family reading program at my school to collaborate with Latino families to help students become better readers.
Advocate
I believe teachers have to have a voice for English Language speakers and speak up for their needs when they are not being effectively met. English Language students are entitled to a program to help them learn English. I'm advocating for training for teachers in my school to help them learn how to best utilize the program available for our English Language students.
Reflect
I plan to change classroom units to encourage student choice because I believe this empowers student learning and allows them to bring their individual voices to the classroom
Empower
In my classroom students bring their background knowledge to a learning task and are responsible for completing an activity and having a meaningful conversation about the activity.
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A.L.I.V.E.
Academic
Literacy
Inclusion
Vitality
Empower
I value academics and literacy and it is important to me that my students values these as well. My students are exposed to a variety of texts to help them make connections and expose them to new ways of thinking.
In order for students to feel successful they need to feel safe and comfortable in their classroom. I believe in creating a respectful and caring community for students to learn in so that students are willing to take risks and share their background knowledge. Students create classroom values and frequently debrief on activities to ensure classroom values are followed.
I believe home life effects students vitality. I get to know my students and their family to ensure their needs are being met at home so that they can be successful when they come to school.
I engage students in a variety of activities that they have prior knowledge on so that students can contextualize. Students are empowered to learn when they feel that are making connections and are successful.