Reading Reflection
Reflect on your thoughts and ideas after completing the weekly reading (Chapter 3 and Reading Notes Module 3) to deepen your understanding of the teaching of thinking related to the assigned readings. Complete a three-paragraph reflection with headings that include: Cultural Diversity and Language Differences Key Vocabulary.
- Culture
- Diversity
- ELL – English language learners
- ESL – English as a second language
- Bilingual
- Deficit position
- Mismatch model
- Difference position
- Cultural responsiveness
- Submersion programs
- English as a Second Language Approach
- Immersion Programs
- Bilingual Education Approach
- Code switching
- Code mixing
- BICS – Basic Interpersonal Communication Skills
- CALP – Cognitive academic language proficienc
- Reflect – Report the facts of what you read objectively. (Short, to the point, yet captures “essence” of the text, one paragraph)
- Connect – Analyze the reading. How does this experience relate to earlier ones? How does it connect to what I already know, believe, or feel? Does it reinforce or expand my view? (your second paragraph)
- Apply – Consider the future impact of the experience on you and the community. How can I use what I have learned from the reading in my current or future teaching? (your third paragraph)
Missing Needs Improvement. Meets Expectations Proficient
Criterion Score
Reflect
0 points
Required component is missing.
1.62 points
Reflection is incomplete with few details and/or examples.
1.82 points
Reflection shows some thoughtfulness, has some details and/or examples,
2 points
Reflection shows thorough thoughtfulness, has supporting details and examples.
Score of Reflect,
/ 2
Connect
0 points
Required component is missing.
1.62 points
Connection is incomplete with few details and/or examples.
1.82 points
Connection is acceptable but not complete, does not have deep thought behind it.
2 points
Connection analyzes the reading and relates it to earlier readings, videos, experiences.
Score of Connect,
/ 2
Apply
0 points
Required component is missing.
1.62 points
Application is incomplete with few details and/or examples.
1.82 points
Application is acceptable but not complete, does not have deep thought behind it.
2 points
Apply – future uses of this information are suggested.
Score of Apply,
/ 2