Parent Engagement
Name 3 components of the triangle discussed
Children, Schools, Parents/caregivers
In the article Robin discussed, name one of the 3 reasons why parents find it important for their children to maintain their heritage language.
Maintains the cultural identity, Bilingualism promotes acceptance and Belief that it enhances language learning and academic skills
These parents grounded their expectations for their children
In Chinese traditions, their deeply rooted cultural heritage.
Historically, the Latina/o were forced to abandon their
native tongue and conform to the language of “the land” English.
We all should try
Humos
Name 1 way schools can help students and parents feel comfortable in schools where their culture is NOT the dominant one
-Providing resources that encompass multiple culture
-Creating surveys that ask families questions on how to best accommodate or serve them
-Representing students culture in classroom material
Which three locations do Korean parents expect their children to learn or practice their heritage language?
Church, Language school and Home
The expectations of these parents were situationally motivated
In different ways to conform to the Canadian socio-cultural context
The authors goal is to express
how language informs reality and is manifested in the everyday lives of Latina/os.
How many songs does Neil play/lesson
You guessed right!
Name 1 way teacher’s can help parents gain confidence in being more engaged in schools
-Support them in a way that makes sense to them
-Give them different resources
-Giving them opportunities to meet the teacher and attend orientations regarding school information
Of the 9 Korean immigrant parents who were interviewed, how many supported their children’s maintenance of the Korean language?
All 9 parents
Parent's childhood experiences with their own parents significantly influenced
The expectations they held for their children.
If you really want to hurt me,
talk badly about my language
Its okay to show up for a lecture in
Pajamas