Module+7

//Holler If You Hear Me//
Anticipated Time: 45 minutes
 * **Instructional Strategy** - Read //50 Routines//, pp. 138-139.
 * **Before you read:** Create a vocabulary self-awareness chart for the following words from these chapters in //Holler//: 1) media literacy, 2) marginalization, 3) quinceañera, 4) critical examination of media. (Think about how you could use this strategy in your future classes)
 * **Reading assignment** - 99-118 - As you read, pay attention to aspects of the story that relates to literacy.
 * **Discussion** - Post to the discussion board above.

Legal, Ethical, and Professional Responsibilities of Working with English Language Learners
Anticipated Time: 2-3 hours In this module, we will consider the responsibilities of schools and educators towards English learners.


 * **The Task:**Pretend that you have been asked to consult with a high school that has been experiencing an influx of immigrant students over the past three years. This is new for the school and the local community. School administrators and teachers are trying to figure out how to respond and best serve these students. While many members of the school and the community genuinely want to support them and recognize the valuable cultural diversity these students bring, there is also a vocal group who seem to resent the ELLs. They do not believe that it is the school's responsibility to teach them English and are worried that scarce resources will be diverted from other students in order to build new programs for the immigrants. The principal of the school has asked you to prepare a presentation explaining the legal, ethical, and professional responsibilities the school has towards the ELLs. He has told you that in order to be convincing, you will need to support your position with law and research.
 * As you read the following resources, think about what you would present to this school at a parent and faculty meeting. Create a powerpoint presentation to answer these questions:
 * What are our obligations to the English learners at our school?
 * What are some options for meeting these obligations?
 * Why would we choose to do this?
 * Cite specific laws, court cases, and research to support your suggestions. In total, you should refer to at least five different sources which may be taken from the suggested resources below.
 * Upload your presentation to Blackboard.


 * Possible Sources**
 * Read Faltis, Chapter 1. (required source)
 * http://gonzagateach.wikispaces.com/Legal%2C+Ethical%2C+and+Professional+Responsibilities+towards+ELLs - A collection of relevant links