Strategy #1: Do I know my learners culturally and linguistically?
Your class list is more than a collection of names. It represents learners who may come from a variety of backgrounds and who may speak more than one language. For the learners in your classroom, fill in the information you have. For any cells left blank, brainstorm ideas about how you can find out that information (also see the Engages Communities section of this ASSIST website to find additional tools).
This information can help you know which students may need further support in the classroom and at home, as well as help you see connections you can make with students' prior knowledge and experience. Once the information is complete, move on to strategy #2 to examine and extend your unit plans.
Knowing students culturally and linguistically |
| Student name |
English proficiency |
Language(s) spoken at home |
Cultural heritage |
Ways to find missing information |
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oral |
written |
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| Amal Ali |
Novice |
Novice |
?? |
?? |
Family Background Survey
Home visit
Parent Conference |
| Susan Blake |
Native |
Native |
English |
German |
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| Tony Chalmers |
Native |
Native |
English |
?? |
Family Background Survey
Parent Conference |
| Juan Lopez |
Emergent |
Emergent |
Spanish, some English |
Mexican |
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| Claire Martin |
Novice |
Novice |
English |
?? |
Family Background Survey
Student Inquiry Projects |
| Haojing Nui |
Novice |
Novice |
?? |
Chinese |
Family Background Survey
Home visit
Parent Conference |
| etc. |
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