Monday, November 26, 2012

Assignment #3

Your last post is related to your upcoming case study paper. This is the one where you will interview the parent of a student about their culture. Tell me what your game plan is. Have you picked a student? Contacted the parents about the interview? What part of this assignment do you think will be the hardest? What part do you think will be the easiest? I just want to get you thinking about this paper coming up. Give me at least 3 sentences and then respond to someone else's post for a total of 2 posts for this assignment.
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  1. shyattNovember 26, 2012 at 2:17 PM

    I have picked out a student for the case study but have not interviewed the parent yet. I have scheduled our translator but she has not heard back from the parent. I think the hardest part of this assignment will be to schedule the interview. I think communication should be easy since I have a translator.

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    1. UnknownNovember 26, 2012 at 5:52 PM

      Good for you Shyatt.Well, lucky for me my parent actually speaks English so I will not need a translator.

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    2. FarhatNovember 27, 2012 at 4:58 AM

      I do not know if I am lucky or not. I have to ask questions and then translate into English as well. I speak three languages.

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    3. UnknownNovember 27, 2012 at 9:32 AM

      That's great that you've already contacted the translator and parent! I too think one of the hardest parts will be scheduling the conference.

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    4. Jan RebelDecember 5, 2012 at 1:19 PM

      My student told me his parents "kinda speak English". I am not sure what that means. When I set up the interview I will find out from our conversation.

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  2. UnknownNovember 26, 2012 at 5:49 PM

    I have picked out a student but I have not scheduled an interview yet. Tomorrow I will be looking more closely at that form Laurie sent to us so that I can get my interiew questions into perspective.I am actually looking forward to this task because I do have an open line of communication with this parent.

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    1. FarhatNovember 27, 2012 at 5:00 AM

      I already talked to a student and a parent and finished my interview before the Thanksgiving holidays. You are on the right track Claudia.

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    2. Tess LatimerNovember 27, 2012 at 7:37 AM

      I too need to review the form more closely. I want to feel as comfortable as possible with the questions.

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    3. UnknownNovember 27, 2012 at 4:14 PM

      I also want to become very familiar with the questions so it doesn't appear so "scripted"!

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    4. UnknownDecember 3, 2012 at 11:21 AM

      I am just hoping to finish sometime before the holidays. I am glad you have an open line of communication. It seems like that will make it a little easier.

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    5. Jan RebelDecember 5, 2012 at 1:17 PM

      I am going to try having the question flow to have a conversation instead of the series of questions.

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  3. Tess LatimerNovember 27, 2012 at 7:36 AM

    I have a few students that I am still debating between. My final choice will be decided by the parent willing to be involved and answer the questions. I am not too worried about this assignment because I looped with my class. I am very comfortable with the parents of my students and feel that they are equally comfortable with me. Honestly I think the hardest part will be finding a time to meet with the parent that is convenient for both of us as well as the translator. I am excited to learn more about a particular culture and family!

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    1. AnonymousDecember 7, 2012 at 6:39 AM

      Me too, Tess. I am undecided between a girl from Burma and a girl from Afghanistan. I have visited both of their homes in the past year and will enjoy returning for a special time with the parents. I am likewise looking forward to doing an in-depth study of their culture. A teacher at my school told me to visit on a Sunday - after the father and sons have gone hunting on the Saturday. He said I'd get a real life picture of how the family does their grocery shopping for meat.

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  4. UnknownNovember 27, 2012 at 9:36 AM

    I have already picked my student. This was easy for me because I only teach one direct ESOL student. I have not contacted the parent yet, but plan on doing that this week. I am very excited about the project, and look forward to learning more about the student and her parents. I think the hardest part of the project will be scheduling a conference. I’m anxious to start gathering information! :)

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    1. Amy SteinbergNovember 28, 2012 at 12:02 PM

      I am in the same boat as you, having only 1 direct student, but it also makes quite a challenge as the parents are more than likely not able to speak English as well. I also just realized that I am going to have the translator present to speak with the student as well so it's going to be one big pow wow! :-)

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    2. Liv'n B.L.O.S.S.O.M LifeDecember 2, 2012 at 5:29 PM

      I am also excited about the project. This project would be a great short discussion in the classroom for those who are from different countries.

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    3. UnknownDecember 5, 2012 at 9:15 PM

      I agree this will help with learning about different culdtures as well.

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  5. UnknownNovember 27, 2012 at 12:49 PM

    I have a new student that speaks very little English. Her father was born in the United States and speaks English very well. I won’t have to find a translator. The hardest part will probably be working around his schedule to get the interview done. I plan on speaking to the parent this week and scheduling the interview before the break. I look forward to learning more about my student and how I can best serve her.

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    1. shyattNovember 29, 2012 at 5:20 PM

      I too think that scheduling the interview will be the hardest part. The interview itself will be easy and interesting!

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    2. AnonymousDecember 3, 2012 at 2:54 PM

      The student I will interview has a cousin who was born in the United States. I don't think scheduling will be hard for the parent, but the cousin is in college and I'll definitely have to work around her schedule.

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  6. UnknownNovember 27, 2012 at 4:05 PM

    I've chosen a student whose mother speaks English. The family moved from Mexico without the father. The student is also in the RTI process. The hardest part will be trying to coordinate both of our schedules. (Too many eligibilities and IEP's to cover before break.) I might have to do a phone conference one evening or over the weekend. I look forward to learning more about the student's history and how I can better serve her.

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    1. RebobinageNovember 29, 2012 at 5:18 PM

      I understand your issues with time. My calendar is packed. I think a phone interview is going to work out best for me. I also think my parent will feel more comfortable speaking over the phone.

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    2. megandespotDecember 3, 2012 at 6:03 AM

      Wow, moving without the father is difficult for the family! I hope you learn a lot of great information so you can understand the student better and help them learn to the very best of their abilities!

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    3. UnknownDecember 3, 2012 at 11:18 AM

      I think a phone conference could work. We never seem to have enough time to get it all done.

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  7. Amy SteinbergNovember 28, 2012 at 11:59 AM

    While reading the assignment you stated to choose a direct served student. I have one currently that is an NEP. She, nor do any of her family members, does not speak English. I have contacted our parent liason to help me get in contact with the parent and to schedule a conference time with the parent liason, for translation, the parent and myself as well as the student. I feel this is probably the most challenging part. Once all are in we can get the interview completed quickly and efficiently.

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  8. Liv'n B.L.O.S.S.O.M LifeDecember 2, 2012 at 5:22 PM

    I have asked for assistance in choosing a student. I have an interview this week with the family. I am still trying to wrap my head around the project.

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    1. belleflowerDecember 7, 2012 at 5:41 PM

      Monique, I feel you on this one. I am nervous about the interview in that I am genuinely interested but I am afraid of being "nosey." There is a fine line. My goal is to spend some time first talking to the student about the class I am taking (Culture) and to let her know I am getting my ESOL endorsement so I can help students in the program. My hope is she will help to lay the foundation for me with the family.

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  9. megandespotDecember 3, 2012 at 6:01 AM

    I have chosen my student and will be talking to the Parent Center liason today to help me contact the parents and set up a meeting time. I know the parents do not speak any English and I will need help translating. I feel that arrnaging this meeting will not be too difficult since the parents already know who I am and will be willing to work with me. Creating the time to sit and arrange all my new information into a written paper may be the most difficult for me :) I look forward to learning more about this student's culture!

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  10. AnonymousDecember 3, 2012 at 2:47 PM

    I have already chosen a student, but I have not contacted the parent yet. I believe the hardest part of this interview will be soliciting blatantly honest responses to some of the questions. I think the easy part will be communicating because, even though I will have a translator, I already speak a little Spanish.

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    1. kathy mazDecember 5, 2012 at 6:05 PM

      I agree that getting honest responses will be the most difficult part. I have chosen a student who is ELL direct, speech, and SPED. He is a challenge,in many areas. His mom is one of my parent volunteers so I am hoping the interview process will go smoothly. Mom does however have some trust issues with school personnel, so we will see. The interview will be next week.

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    2. UnknownDecember 5, 2012 at 9:11 PM

      Good for you that you speak a little spanish.l I think that may get the parent to feel comfortable around you.

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  11. Jan RebelDecember 5, 2012 at 12:50 PM

    I have already chosen a student, which was the easiest part of assignment. I am contacting the parent this week and I am trying to do the interview with the parents before Christmas break. I think the hardest part of the paper is the interview with the parent. I hope I will get interesting information I can use for my case study.

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  12. UnknownDecember 5, 2012 at 9:13 PM

    I have already chose my student. Wating to get a response from parent by end of this week. My struggle will be with having an interpreter for this project. Frist of all, I woul dlike for my interview to be as informal as possible so the parent can be comfortable. Secondly, I don't want to take up anyone else's time to interpret since everyone is consumed wiht their responsibilities.

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    1. UnknownDecember 6, 2012 at 10:21 AM

      You will be surprised on how happy people are to help with translating! I have several friends that speak spanish and are always willing to lend a helping hand when needed.

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  13. UnknownDecember 6, 2012 at 10:25 AM

    I have picked my student, however I have not scheduled my interview yet. I am going to contact them to get something scheduled right after break. I am reaching out to my parent center for help. I think the easiest part will be the interview, all my parents have been great so far this year. I think the hardest part will be the coordinating of schedules.

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  14. belleflowerDecember 7, 2012 at 5:38 PM

    I have really thought long and hard about this assignment. At first, I really was intimidated about the idea of interviewing parents of students I don't teach. I fathomed I would not my intentions might not be received well. Then as providence would have it, on Monday a current ESOL student received the student of the month award by her ESOL teacher. The young lady's parents were present and I seized the opportunity. The family from Somalia is still learning English and so an aunt who now speaks fluent English has volunteered to be present during the interview. Now, once Exams are over on the 19th, I intend over the winter break to visit the family and conduct my interview at their convenience. So, right now I am feeling very lucky!

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