566+Parent+Interview

Purpose:
To gain insight into the ELL parent's perspective on schooling To recognize the essential expertise immigrant parents can provide to support your work with their children

The Task:
Interview a parent of an English Learner (or another adult who has close ties to immigrant children in his/her culture and community). Here are some sample questions. Take notes.

Do you have a child in school? What has surprised you about American schools? How are elementary schools in the United States different from schools in your home country? How can teachers help your children (or immigrant children you know)? Think of one of your children or another child you know well. Please tell me about this child. What do you want his/her teacher to know about him/her? What advice do you have for teachers who will be working with immigrant children?

After the interview, write a one-page reflection in which you summarize what you learned from the parent and from the experience. Post your reflection under "misc assignments" on your GoogleDocs journal.
 * Reflection:**