The political obstacles encountered and ways to achieve standards- based professional development for all teachers are discussed. They discuss the application of critical pedagogy with respect to K-12 ESL learners, university Asian international students, ESL gifted programs, teacher education, and research methodology. The pressing issues of sequence, competence, identity, environment and sociopolitical concerns in defining who is identified as a NS or a NNS are debated over a series of key questions. An analysis of some quasi-official documents and an English program is included. The presenter connects critical pedagogy with local and global communities.
Emphasis is placed on real classroom and community experiences.
This presentation outlines what the SJSD did and is doing to revise its bilingual program and what it can do to better help its students. These strategies include ideas on organizational formats, training options, and human resource contacts connected with parent involvement. 203 Changes in immigration law are affecting U.S. immigrants and creating an extraordinary surge in naturalization applications. In this colloquium, a group of activists from different states describe local action, suggest national action, and give participants a chance to raise concerns and discuss solutions. Proactive strategies that students and educators can take are described, e.g., hosting citizenship projects, tips on maneuvering the permanent residency process and effective advocacy.