#ELLCHAT Archive

#ELLCHAT is a repository for ideas related to teaching English Language Learners.

Monday January 14, 2019
9:00 PM EST

  • judiehaynes - Moderator Jan 14 @ 9:03 PM EST
    Welcome to #ELLCHAT! Q1 Please share your name and where and what you teach.
  • judiehaynes - Moderator Jan 14 @ 9:03 PM EST
    Welcome to #ellchat Q1 Please share your name and where and what you teach.
  • KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Jan 14 @ 9:04 PM EST
    Here we are - ready to talk about the importance of recognizing culture in teaching of ELLs for tonight’s #ELLCHAT
  • KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Jan 14 @ 9:05 PM EST
    A1 I’m Karen Nemeth, co-host of #ELLCHAT I am an author/consultant/keynote speaker focusing on early education for children who are DLLs - from eastern PA!
  • ColorinColorado Jan 14 @ 9:05 PM EST
    A1) Lydia w/ @ColorinColorado, happy to be here! #ellchat
  • judiehaynes - Moderator Jan 14 @ 9:05 PM EST
    Welcome to #ellchat A1) Please share your name and where and what you teach.
  • jan_anglade Jan 14 @ 9:07 PM EST
    A1) Hi, y’all. I’m Jan. ESOL teacher of SLIFEs and newcomers from Atl., GA. #Ellchat
  • judiehaynes - Moderator Jan 14 @ 9:07 PM EST
    A1) I'm Judie Haynes, former K-6 ESL teacher and author. I'm co-moderator of #ellchat
  • ElYaafouriELD Jan 14 @ 9:08 PM EST
    A1. Louise El Yaafouri, author and refugee/immigrant consultant. Have taught at most grade levels for students from more than 70 countries. So happy to be here! :) #ellchat
  • judiehaynes - Moderator Jan 14 @ 9:08 PM EST
    Hope your coming to TESOL in Atlanta in March. #ELLCHAT
    • jan_anglade Jan 14 @ 9:07 PM EST
      A1) Hi, y’all. I’m Jan. ESOL teacher of SLIFEs and newcomers from Atl., GA. #Ellchat
  • theESLlady Jan 14 @ 9:09 PM EST
    A1. Hi everyone! I’m LeighAnn. K-12 ESL Instructional Coach in NJ. #ELLCHAT
  • judiehaynes - Moderator Jan 14 @ 9:10 PM EST
    Congratulations on your The Newcomer and the Newcomer Field book. Check it out everyone. https://t.co/ne9nx8VULb #ellchat
    • ElYaafouriELD Jan 14 @ 9:08 PM EST
      A1. Louise El Yaafouri, author and refugee/immigrant consultant. Have taught at most grade levels for students from more than 70 countries. So happy to be here! :) #ellchat
  • HSeslteacher Jan 14 @ 9:11 PM EST
    A1: Shaeley, K12 ESL instructional coach in Central Iowa. #ELLChat
  • classroomjewels Jan 14 @ 9:12 PM EST
    A1. Hi Everyone! I’m Julie Carmona, K-5 ESL specialist and RTI Teacher in Austin, TX. Looking forward to tonight’s conversation! #ELLCHAT
  • judiehaynes - Moderator Jan 14 @ 9:12 PM EST
    Q2) What is cultural awareness? How does it benefit the education of ELLs if it applied to a school setting? #ellchat
  • judiehaynes - Moderator Jan 14 @ 9:14 PM EST
    Q2) Cultural awareness is the ability to understand the values and beliefs of people from different backgrounds. #ELLchat
  • judiehaynes - Moderator Jan 14 @ 9:16 PM EST
    Q2) Cultural awareness is the ability to understand the values and beliefs of people from different backgrounds. #ELLchat
  • ColorinColorado Jan 14 @ 9:17 PM EST
    A2) One key step is to recognize that everyone "has" a culture or multiple cultural identities. I love this activity that Colorado #ELL teacher Becky Corr describes where teachers find their common touchpoints: https://t.co/aFnpSojwiw #ellchat
  • ElYaafouriELD Jan 14 @ 9:17 PM EST
    A.2. Cultural awareness is a willingness to maintain awareness and open-mindedness in culturally divergent settings in the aim of promoting positive exchange and individual growth. #ellchat
  • HSeslteacher Jan 14 @ 9:18 PM EST
    A2: Cultural awareness starts with us being aware of our own "cultural lens" & then being open to ask & learn about others. #ELLChat #ELExcellence
  • lauragardner79 Jan 14 @ 9:18 PM EST
    A1. Laura Gardner, consultant for schools on working with immigrant and refugee students/families. Great topic tonight! #ellchat
  • judiehaynes - Moderator Jan 14 @ 9:18 PM EST
    A2) ELLs need to feel safe and supported in order to succeed in school. Without a culturally responsive classroom environment, ELLs will not do as well in school. #ELLchat
  • jan_anglade Jan 14 @ 9:19 PM EST
    A2)Is when we are mindful that today’s society and schools are made up of diverse cultures. As Ts we need to create and promote an environment that respects and admires the cultures of our Ss. #Ellchat
  • judiehaynes - Moderator Jan 14 @ 9:20 PM EST
    A2) Good point! #ELLchat
  • theESLlady Jan 14 @ 9:21 PM EST
    A2. To be culturally aware teachers need to learn about students, their families, their backgrounds. Then, apply what is learned to teaching practice so that students can connect with content and teachers can in turn connect with students. #ellchat
  • lopescommack Jan 14 @ 9:21 PM EST
    A1. Hi a bit late, Nancy from Long Island, NY #ELLCHAT
  • ElYaafouriELD Jan 14 @ 9:21 PM EST
    A2.cont. When we engage with students from a lens of respect, tolerance, and attempted understanding, we foster reciprocation of these traits back onto ourselves and toward peers. Our behaviors will be modeled long before, and long after, our words make any impression. #ellchat
  • KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Jan 14 @ 9:21 PM EST
    A2 Seemingly simple question, yet not so simple. Choice of words is so important here. I don’t like tolerance “Welcome, New Student - I promise to “tolerate” you” #ELLCHAT
  • KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Jan 14 @ 9:22 PM EST
    A2 But also - I don’t like to say “cultural competence” as if there’s an end to that learning like “Learn these 12 cultural things and you will get a sticker declaring you are totally culturally competent!” #ELLCHAT
  • judiehaynes - Moderator Jan 14 @ 9:23 PM EST
    Hi! We didn't see the 1st part. Please repost and don't forget to put #ellchat on it.
    • ElYaafouriELD Jan 14 @ 9:21 PM EST
      A2.cont. When we engage with students from a lens of respect, tolerance, and attempted understanding, we foster reciprocation of these traits back onto ourselves and toward peers. Our behaviors will be modeled long before, and long after, our words make any impression. #ellchat
  • theESLlady Jan 14 @ 9:23 PM EST
    Never thought about it like that - that’s a great point. #ellchat
    In reply to @KarenNemethEdM
  • judiehaynes - Moderator Jan 14 @ 9:24 PM EST
    I agree! #ELLchat
    • theESLlady Jan 14 @ 9:21 PM EST
      A2. To be culturally aware teachers need to learn about students, their families, their backgrounds. Then, apply what is learned to teaching practice so that students can connect with content and teachers can in turn connect with students. #ellchat
  • jan_anglade Jan 14 @ 9:25 PM EST
    A2)Culturall awareness also helps us Ts when building our Ss’ background knowledge. The more we know about our Ss’ cultures, the better we can serve them. #Ellchat
  • ElYaafouriELD Jan 14 @ 9:25 PM EST
    @judiehaynes Here it is! :) #ellchat
    • ElYaafouriELD Jan 14 @ 9:17 PM EST
      A.2. Cultural awareness is a willingness to maintain awareness and open-mindedness in culturally divergent settings in the aim of promoting positive exchange and individual growth. #ellchat
  • KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Jan 14 @ 9:25 PM EST
    A2 I do like the implied openness of “cultural humility”. Like, “I can’t promise to know everything about every culture, but I can promise to always be humble and open to learn about other cultures” #ELLCHAT https://t.co/n86K7lH9Am
  • classroomjewels Jan 14 @ 9:26 PM EST
    A2. Cultural Awareness begins within yourself.... a deep understanding of your own culture and identity....then the ability to understand and appreciate other’s beliefs and backgrounds. #ELLCHAT
  • lauragardner79 Jan 14 @ 9:26 PM EST
    I'm glad you also mentioned families. This is one reason why #familyengagement is so crucial. #ellchat
    In reply to @theESLlady
  • KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Jan 14 @ 9:27 PM EST
    A2 Cultural humility Hook, Davis, Owen, Worthington & Utsey (2013) “ability to maintain an interpersonal stance that is other-oriented (or open to the other) in relation to aspects of cultural identity that are most important to the [person]” #ELLCHAT That plus awareness?
  • ColorinColorado Jan 14 @ 9:27 PM EST
    A2) Also it's an understanding that some student behaviors may be "cultural"....and that effective instruction, assessment, and parent engagement (esp. around issues of special education where questions of behavior come up) will be culturally responsive #ellchat
  • theESLlady Jan 14 @ 9:27 PM EST
    So true. We have to start by identifying our own culture and identity as well as our own biases. #ellchat
    In reply to @classroomjewels
  • judiehaynes - Moderator Jan 14 @ 9:28 PM EST
    Q2) Oops got to check all my questions to make sure I didn't use any of the terms on Karen's List. #ellchat
  • judiehaynes - Moderator Jan 14 @ 9:28 PM EST
    Q3) What can teachers do to provide a culturally responsive environment when news stories, and local or national events may highlight intolerant attitudes or actions? #ellchat
  • lopescommack Jan 14 @ 9:29 PM EST
    A2. Cultural awareness needs to extend beyond the classroom walls. If we want Ss to feel connected, their families need to feel connected. Send info home in L1 for parents to read #ellchat
  • KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Jan 14 @ 9:30 PM EST
    A2 - #ELLCHAT is the perfect place to open up about the different terms we use and the different ways we feel about those terms! We all come from such different parts of the field - that’s what make #ELLCHAT great!
  • LaurenEHarrison Jan 14 @ 9:31 PM EST
    A1) Can't resist this #ELLchat tonight bc I'm reading this book currently! Lauren Harrison, ESL teacher, Massachusetts
    • LaurenEHarrison Jan 13 @ 10:04 PM EST
      Day 1: I have accepted a challenge from @PeledgeJay to post covers of 7 books I love: no explanations, no reviews - just the cover. Each time I post a cover, I’ll ask someone else to take the challenge. 1 cover a day for a week. Day 1 Nomination: @Judyliteracyldy
  • lauragardner79 Jan 14 @ 9:31 PM EST
    Well beyond the walls! Educators need to go out into the community. Visiting the places our immigrant students and families spend their time is so important. This is actually the whole reason behind the cultural immersion course I teach! #ellchat
    In reply to @lopescommack
  • judiehaynes - Moderator Jan 14 @ 9:31 PM EST
    I agree! #ellchat
    • KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Jan 14 @ 9:30 PM EST
      A2 - #ELLCHAT is the perfect place to open up about the different terms we use and the different ways we feel about those terms! We all come from such different parts of the field - that’s what make #ELLCHAT great!
  • jan_anglade Jan 14 @ 9:31 PM EST
    A2) Exactly! As Ts we need to be aware that not everyone is part of the “middle-class, white suburban society” that is continually portrayed in books, media, and even on standardized tests. #ELLChat
    In reply to @ColorinColorado
  • classroomjewels Jan 14 @ 9:31 PM EST
    A3. A beautiful response by @ValentinaESL #ELLChat
  • judiehaynes - Moderator Jan 14 @ 9:32 PM EST
    We have a question pending everyone. Q3) What can teachers do to provide a culturally responsive environment when news stories, and local or national events may highlight intolerant attitudes or actions? #ellchat
  • lauragardner79 Jan 14 @ 9:33 PM EST
    In case you'd like more info: https://t.co/9NJPvG9z1t #ellchat
    In reply to @lopescommack
  • classroomjewels Jan 14 @ 9:34 PM EST
    Culturally Responsive Teaching in Today’s Classrooms https://t.co/jEzESNibV2 #ELLChat
  • classroomjewels Jan 14 @ 9:35 PM EST
    A3. Culturally Responsive Teaching in Today’s Classrooms @ValentinaESL https://t.co/jEzESNibV2 #ELLChat
  • HSeslteacher Jan 14 @ 9:35 PM EST
    A3: In this climate, I think being hyper-vigilant to let students know through our actions that they are welcome in our classrooms irrespective of their background or status. #ELLChat
  • HSeslteacher Jan 14 @ 9:35 PM EST
    See Elizabeth's A3. #ELLChat
    • blondefrizz Jan 14 @ 9:34 PM EST
      Counter it with one that is not, look for bias in reporting, talk about how the one-story narrative hurts everyone
      In reply to @judiehaynes
  • Kristine_Napper Jan 14 @ 9:35 PM EST
    A3) I try to do my job--EDUCATE. My Ss know that things are ugly now. But they don't know the history of how we got here--how fights for rights have evolved and morphed over the years, or how gov't is supposed to work. I try to teach all that. (1/2) #ellchat
    • judiehaynes - Moderator Jan 14 @ 9:28 PM EST
      Q3) What can teachers do to provide a culturally responsive environment when news stories, and local or national events may highlight intolerant attitudes or actions? #ellchat
  • ElYaafouriELD Jan 14 @ 9:35 PM EST
    A.3.This is such an important question that I'm not sure there's any optimal answer to...yet.(But I am ready to learn from all of you!) We CAN be diligent in sorting fact from fiction and making school a safe space to talk about real-world issues in productive ways. #ellchat
  • Kristine_Napper Jan 14 @ 9:36 PM EST
    I can’t change the world for my kids. (Though I use my voice the best I can!) But I can help them gain the knowledge and power they need to navigate it. (2/2) #ellchat
  • judiehaynes - Moderator Jan 14 @ 9:36 PM EST
    Q3) In order to provide culturally responsive environment: 1) Prof Dev for staff on ways to be culturally responsive 2) Educate staff of the backgrounds of students and explore their culture 3) Collaborate with diverse professionals to include alternate view points #ellchat
  • lauragardner79 Jan 14 @ 9:37 PM EST
    A3. In school/classroom, you can keep trying to create a welcoming environment, but it's like being a hamster on a wheel in this political environment. Bigger picture: vote. Become active in politics as well as local immigrant community organizations. #ellchat
    • judiehaynes - Moderator Jan 14 @ 9:28 PM EST
      Q3) What can teachers do to provide a culturally responsive environment when news stories, and local or national events may highlight intolerant attitudes or actions? #ellchat
  • ColorinColorado Jan 14 @ 9:38 PM EST
    A3) Dr. Sarah Gallo suggests: "Include undocumented status as a form of difference that merits equitable treatment in your classroom. Any time you engage in conversations with students that it is not okay to discriminate against others, include immigration status." #ellchat
  • KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Jan 14 @ 9:38 PM EST
    A3 One way the news/politics affects #earlyed is that we might be less confident about funding for preschool programs that boast about serving ELs/DLLs #ELLCHAT :( In past years, describing your wonderful services for immigrants gave funding advantage
  • lauragardner79 Jan 14 @ 9:38 PM EST
    Hypervigilant is an excellent word. We need to bend over backwards and do cartwheels to make sure students and families know we are welcoming. #ellchat
    In reply to @HSeslteacher
  • judiehaynes - Moderator Jan 14 @ 9:38 PM EST
    A3) I'd like to interject with a question. Is everyone allowed to discuss what's going on politically? #ellchat
    • ElYaafouriELD Jan 14 @ 9:35 PM EST
      A.3.This is such an important question that I'm not sure there's any optimal answer to...yet.(But I am ready to learn from all of you!) We CAN be diligent in sorting fact from fiction and making school a safe space to talk about real-world issues in productive ways. #ellchat
  • ColorinColorado Jan 14 @ 9:39 PM EST
    A3) Also, children's authors/books are a great entry into these topics. #ellchat
  • jan_anglade Jan 14 @ 9:39 PM EST
    A3)We need to create a classroom culture of respect and understanding. As Ts we need to have an open mind and promote conversations with our Ss and between themselves in which this type of challenging cultural discussions can happen. #Ellchat
  • LaurenEHarrison Jan 14 @ 9:39 PM EST
    A2) Culturally Responsive Teaching does so much for the brain! Building connection and belonging, creating a sense of safety...and those have big benefits in our classrooms and schools #ELLchat @Ready4rigor
  • ElYaafouriELD Jan 14 @ 9:40 PM EST
    A.3 cont. Also... authentic tolerance (meaning that we have identified and made peace with our own intolerances) is a powerful platform from which to advocate for our students needs, rights and integrity- especially when we are doing so as antidote to biased thinking. #ellchat
  • judiehaynes - Moderator Jan 14 @ 9:40 PM EST
    A3) Never thought of that. Good point. #ellchat
    • ColorinColorado Jan 14 @ 9:38 PM EST
      A3) Dr. Sarah Gallo suggests: "Include undocumented status as a form of difference that merits equitable treatment in your classroom. Any time you engage in conversations with students that it is not okay to discriminate against others, include immigration status." #ellchat
  • KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Jan 14 @ 9:41 PM EST
    A3 I once talked to a student teacher who said her students asked about a news story - so she pulled down the world map to show them where things were happening - and principal called her out “This isn’t map week! We do maps in March!” oy. #ELLCHAT
  • lauragardner79 Jan 14 @ 9:42 PM EST
    In the two districts I've worked in since Trump was elected, the short answer is no. #ellchat
    In reply to @judiehaynes
  • LaurenEHarrison Jan 14 @ 9:42 PM EST
    ““When we are able to recognize and name a student’s learning moves and not mistake culturally different ways of learning and making meaning for intellectual deficits, we are better able to match those moves with a powerful teaching response.” @Ready4rigor #ELLchat -CRT & the 🧠
    In reply to @ColorinColorado, @Ready4rigor
  • judiehaynes - Moderator Jan 14 @ 9:43 PM EST
    Q4) What can your school do to provide your school with a culturally relevant curriculum? #ELLchat
  • jan_anglade Jan 14 @ 9:44 PM EST
    A3) That’s so wrong. Student inquiries should be promoted, more so if it relates to current events. And even more so if it comes from one of our ELs. #ELLChat
    In reply to @KarenNemethEdM
  • Kristine_Napper Jan 14 @ 9:44 PM EST
    It's a weird place to be in, right? It's generally accepted that we shouldn't bring politics into the classroom. But it's "good" to teach current events, and to engage with what's happening in students' personal lives... For many of us/them, that's all the same thing! #ellchat
    • judiehaynes - Moderator Jan 14 @ 9:38 PM EST
      A3) I'd like to interject with a question. Is everyone allowed to discuss what's going on politically? #ellchat
      • ElYaafouriELD Jan 14 @ 9:35 PM EST
        A.3.This is such an important question that I'm not sure there's any optimal answer to...yet.(But I am ready to learn from all of you!) We CAN be diligent in sorting fact from fiction and making school a safe space to talk about real-world issues in productive ways. #ellchat
  • LaurenEHarrison Jan 14 @ 9:45 PM EST
    A2) Culturally Responsive Teaching does so much for the brain! Building connection and belonging, creating a sense of safety...and those impact our students, classrooms, schools #ELLchat @Ready4rigor #ELLchat
  • lauragardner79 Jan 14 @ 9:46 PM EST
    You do have "trouble maker" in your profile. I love trouble makers! :) #ellchat
    In reply to @Kristine_Napper
  • judiehaynes - Moderator Jan 14 @ 9:46 PM EST
    A4) A CR curriculum is both inclusive & encourages teachers’ understanding of each student’s non-school cultural life and background, #ELLCHAT
  • judiehaynes - Moderator Jan 14 @ 9:47 PM EST
    A3) Resource: Creating the Culturally Diverse Classroom https://t.co/EJuXlSw1Wc #ellchat
  • judiehaynes - Moderator Jan 14 @ 9:48 PM EST
    A3) Resource: Preparing for Culturally Diversity: Resources for Teachers https://t.co/ihQcIGjCDK #ellchat
  • HSeslteacher Jan 14 @ 9:48 PM EST
    A4: It starts by recognizing that curricular materials must be assessed for cultural relevance. Haven't seen many tools that support this in curriculum reviews. #ELLChat
  • KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Jan 14 @ 9:49 PM EST
    A3 Educators should read this position statement of Council for Exceptional Children Division for Early Childhood: Responsiveness to ALL Children, Families, & Professionals: Integrating Cultural and Linguistic Diversity into Policy & Practice https://t.co/JJKGYZJb3u #ELLCHAT
  • judiehaynes - Moderator Jan 14 @ 9:50 PM EST
    A4) It is strange. I guess the key is not to insert our own opinions. It's hard to stick to the facts when we often don't know what the facts are. #ellchat
    • Kristine_Napper Jan 14 @ 9:44 PM EST
      It's a weird place to be in, right? It's generally accepted that we shouldn't bring politics into the classroom. But it's "good" to teach current events, and to engage with what's happening in students' personal lives... For many of us/them, that's all the same thing! #ellchat
      • judiehaynes - Moderator Jan 14 @ 9:38 PM EST
        A3) I'd like to interject with a question. Is everyone allowed to discuss what's going on politically? #ellchat
        • ElYaafouriELD Jan 14 @ 9:35 PM EST
          A.3.This is such an important question that I'm not sure there's any optimal answer to...yet.(But I am ready to learn from all of you!) We CAN be diligent in sorting fact from fiction and making school a safe space to talk about real-world issues in productive ways. #ellchat
  • HSeslteacher Jan 14 @ 9:51 PM EST
    A3: Yes! It takes many more positives to outweigh the negatives our students experience sometimes daily. #ELLChat
    In reply to @lauragardner79
  • judiehaynes - Moderator Jan 14 @ 9:52 PM EST
    A4) good thought. I think teaching older students to fact check what they're reading . Many adults don't do this. #ellchat
    • blondefrizz Jan 14 @ 9:34 PM EST
      Counter it with one that is not, look for bias in reporting, talk about how the one-story narrative hurts everyone
      In reply to @judiehaynes
  • rverstae Jan 14 @ 9:52 PM EST
    Yes, but there are many resources ( culturgrams,comisceo global ) which can help educators learn more about other cultures so they can be prepared when a student from a new country arrives. #ELLChat
    In reply to @KarenNemethEdM
  • jan_anglade Jan 14 @ 9:53 PM EST
    A4)It all goes back to #TESOL Principle 1: Know your learners. #ELLChat
    In reply to @judiehaynes
  • judiehaynes - Moderator Jan 14 @ 9:53 PM EST
    A4) NJ is quite liberal but I live in a pocket of very conservative people. I can imagine parents complaining. #ellchat
    • ElYaafouriELD Jan 14 @ 9:44 PM EST
      Good question! It has been a talking point in classrooms across grade levels here. But "here" is Denver, where the thinking from the city & district administrations with regard to the political situation is quite spirited & transparent. I'm curious to here about other regions.
      In reply to @judiehaynes
  • KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Jan 14 @ 9:54 PM EST
    A3 “Naming the New, Inclusive Early Childhood Education: All Teachers Ready for DECAL!” (diverse experiences, cultures, abilities, & languages) https://t.co/cSqgoDaTKs #ELLCHAT
  • ElYaafouriELD Jan 14 @ 9:54 PM EST
    A4. Lots if thoughts on this one. Something I would like to see more of in this area is the genuine solicitation of parent and student voice in this process. After all, they are are truest "experts" on cultural relevancy. #ellchat
  • KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Jan 14 @ 9:55 PM EST
    A3 Don’t forget the refugee background information available about different parts of the world at https://t.co/ggbnE5r5oW #ELLCHAT
  • judiehaynes - Moderator Jan 14 @ 9:56 PM EST
    Q5) What materials can your school provide to build culturally responsive educational opportunities for ELLs? #ellchat
  • classroomjewels Jan 14 @ 9:56 PM EST
    A4. Here are several Culturally Responsive resources. Children’s Literature is also a great starting point @diversebooks @pragmaticmom @ColorinColorado #ELLCHAT
  • LaurenEHarrison Jan 14 @ 9:57 PM EST
    A2 And just good ol' curiosity--rooted in connection--helps us when students arrive. So much of cultural responsiveness is about relationships with our students and their families. #ELLchat
    In reply to @rverstae, @KarenNemethEdM
  • HSeslteacher Jan 14 @ 9:57 PM EST
    A5: #WeNeedDiverseBooks including materials in the first languages of students. #ELLChat
  • judiehaynes - Moderator Jan 14 @ 9:58 PM EST
    Q5) I feel if we don't share our outrage, we are complicit. But during the election, #ellchat participants were telling us that they weren't allowed to share their politics.
    • Kristine_Napper Jan 14 @ 9:55 PM EST
      The political is personal. The personal is political. I don't share opinions of pure politics. But when we see people suffering, especially when our Ss are connected to the suffering, I feel ok about sharing my own outrage/pain. There's politics, & then there's just humanity!
      In reply to @judiehaynes
  • theESLlady Jan 14 @ 9:58 PM EST
    A5. Books are one of my absolute favorite ways to give students opportunities to see themselves, as well as learn about others who may be different from them. #ellchat
  • ColorinColorado Jan 14 @ 9:58 PM EST
    A3) Our new guide on supporting immigrant families includes strategies for creating a welcoming environment, celebrating families' cultures, and identifying student/family strengths: https://t.co/Dpk8vgZERU #ellchat
  • KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Jan 14 @ 9:58 PM EST
    A5 “Selecting and Using Culturally Responsive Children’s Books” https://t.co/9f5RyC8dog #ELLCHAT
  • ElYaafouriELD Jan 14 @ 9:58 PM EST
    Here's a fun chart that lends itself to tonight's chat! Thanks for the great discussion tonight, all. My wheels are turning. :) #ellchat #culture #ELL #DiversityandInclusion
  • LaurenEHarrison Jan 14 @ 9:59 PM EST
    Yes! This book is helping me understand on a whole new level (the BRAIN) why I do what I do--and providing a framework! #ELLchat
    In reply to @DocCatto, @KarenNemethEdM, @Ready4rigor
  • KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Jan 14 @ 9:59 PM EST
    OK then you should know about #WeNeedDiverseBooks #ELLCHAT
    • theESLlady Jan 14 @ 9:58 PM EST
      A5. Books are one of my absolute favorite ways to give students opportunities to see themselves, as well as learn about others who may be different from them. #ellchat