My Self Study

My Self Study

1. Content: What vocabulary do I choose for my particular students in reading?

   • Through data collection of each student, an educator can determine the level of need for vocabulary growth and knowledge.
   • Understand the difference in tier I, II, and III vocabulary.
     • Tier I- consists of the most basic words. These words rarely require direct instruction and typically do not have multiple meanings.
     • Tier II- words that are used for most mature language speakers. They are used in many different domains and have multiple meanings. These words are important for readinf comprehension.
     • Tier III- These are mainly academic words that need explicit and direct instruction and require practice and memorization.
   • Collaboration: Teachers need to collaborate with other content area teachers to help teach and expose students to the same vocabulary for practice.

2. Pedagogical: How do I motivate the unmotivated?

   • Engaging students through choice of literature.
     • Allow students to evaluate their interests through discussion and inventories.
     • Teachers need to be very culturally aware of each student. Text materials need to be relatable and give students buy in.
   • Using technology to reach these 21st century learners.
     • Teachers need to reflect upon how to deliver text in a way that engages the students.
     • Through the use of audiobooks, ebooks, and graphis/visuals, students will become more engaged in a text.
   • Foster a community of learners and readers.
     • Buy books for birthday gifts.
     • Bring in community to demonstrate and discuss the importance of being literate.
     • Encourage at home reading delivered by parents by showing support and building a relationship with the parents.
     • Make the environment safe for learners through choosing appropriately leveled texted.

3. Diversity: How can I incorporate more English Language acquisition in my class?

   • Materials need to relate to the student's culture and background.
   • Incorporate a lot of visuals and assistive technologies to assist in comprehension.
     • Use visuals
   • Collaborate with ESL teachers to bring in mew ideas and up to date strategies.
     • Collaborate with all teachers.
     • Collaborate with community
   • Be conscientious of the vocabulary taught and how to represent each new word.