Being culturally responsive in education is broadly misunderstood. It is far more than
developing knowledge and respect for other cultures; it is being able to create
learning environments that are responsive to students’ cultural and linguistic
backgrounds. -H.B. Richards
developing knowledge and respect for other cultures; it is being able to create
learning environments that are responsive to students’ cultural and linguistic
backgrounds. -H.B. Richards
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Sites & Resources-Click here to translate any website
-EL Centered Flashcards -WIDA -Discovery Education Virtual Field Trips -BrainPop -BrainPop in Spanish -Sight Word Books in English and Spanish -Document: Tells students to study for a test on __________ (in Spanish) -How To use Google Translate -Teach Biology? Here is a Bilingual Spanish/ English Dictionary you can print. -Try QuizLet! It is a wonderful way for EL to learn and study for any type of vocabulary assessment. It even speaks the words which is very helpful! -FlashCardStash is a great way to help your students learn vocabulary words or build their English proficiency. -Create tests in a flash with ToolsforEnglish.com. -Basic Grammar Style Guide for mid level English language learners -This site has TONS of helpful resources! Many of them are translated into Spanish. -Breaking News English has tons of leveled literacy activities. -WIDA Speaking and Writing Rubrics -Academic Vocabulary broken down into prefixes and suffixes -Articles Graphic Organizer -Behavior Contract -Multilingual Math Glossary |
Professional Development-Article with ideas on ways to develop cultural understanding in the classroom.
-There are great videos at the Teaching Channel website. -Stanford University- Understanding language site -List of helpful Technology Resources for ELs. -Teaching English Learners website -Colorín Colorado blog on teaching ELLs |
Do you want to learn spanish?
-123TeachmeSpanish will also help if you would like to learn basic Spanish.
-Duolingo is a great site for learning any language. There's also an App!
-The Spanish Experiment has great lessons.
-Duolingo is a great site for learning any language. There's also an App!
-The Spanish Experiment has great lessons.
Parent Communication
Garrison Character Kid Invitation in Spanish