Module 3 Effective Strategies for Binational Migrant StudentsA binational student is an eligible...
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Effective Strategies for Binational Migrant Students
Module 3
Effective Technologies, Strategies, and Supports for Binational Migrant Students
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Discuss the unique characteristics of binational migrant students Understand the interaction between Instruction and
student learning when teaching binational migrant students Identify and discuss effective technologies, strategies and
supports for effectively teaching binational migrant students Reflect and refine supports to enhance instruction for
binational migrant students.
Outcomes
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U.S. Definition Mexico’s Definition A binational student is an eligible
migrant student who moves between Mexico and the United
States with his/her parents or as an emancipated youth at least once in
the last 36 months.
A binational student is any student who moves between Mexico and
the United States.
Who is a Binational Student?
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They are highly mobile, frequently crossing international borders. This experience may be wrought with danger and causes emotional or behavioral issues. Student records from Mexico may not be readily
available or easily obtained, resulting in having to guess where to place the student instructionally.
What are some unique characteristics of binational migrant students?
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Parents may not be familiar or comfortable with U.S. schools or the expectations for parent involvement. Cultural differences may manifest themselves as
learning difficulties.
What are some other unique characteristics?
What are some unique characteristics of binational migrant students?
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Students have had unique travels and experiences, and have unique insights to share with the class.
Parents and students are able to share a binational cultural perspective.
Students may have had unique educational experiences such as telesecundaria or other instruction using technology as a tool.
What are some other benefits?
What are some benefits of having binational migrant students in the classroom?
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∗ How can teachers use the unique characteristics of the BN migrant students to indicate they are valued and supported?
Discuss in groups of 3-4
Activity 1
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Student Learning
Instruction
Teaching the binational (BN) migrant student
Background Knowledge
Comprehensible Input
Student Engagement
Critical Thinking Skills
Instruction
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∗ Build on prior knowledge ∗ Build background
knowledge ∗ Help students make
connections with what they know and are learning
Instruction
Background Knowledge
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Use student experiences as a means to make sense of language and learning
Keep classroom speech understandable by explicitly teaching vocabulary, speaking in short phrases, and pausing frequent to check understanding
Instruction
Comprehensible Input
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Seek input Model problem solving Make connections to
previous learning and other subject areas
Instruction
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Provide opportunities for student talk and interaction
Increases brain stimulation and motivation
Reduces risk Allows for more processing
time Increases attention Promotes language
development
Echevarría, Vogt & Short, 2008
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Suggested Student Engagement
Instructional Activities Jigsaw
Corners
Round Table
Inside/Outside Circle
Numbered Heads
Fishbowl
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What activities are you implementing in the classroom to support student learning?
Discuss in groups of 3-4 and assign a recorder and a presenter
Activity 2
Culture Language
Expectations Connections
Student Learning
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Binational mobility pattern Frequency of moves Housing Reason for leaving Documentation status Stability of home base
and work environments
Student Learning
Culture
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English and Spanish
proficiency Language usage
patterns Language dominance Level of comfort with
expressive language
Student Learning
Language
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Housing and living conditions Family support
systems Access to community
resources School and a sense of
belonging
Student Learning
Connections
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Teacher expectations (All kids do learn.) Parent expectations Student/self
expectations Community
expectations
Student Learning
Expectations
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Student Learning Through Instructional Strategies
Instructional Group Activities
Literacy and Language Development
Connecting Lessons to Students’ Lives
Designing Activities to Advance Student Learning
Instructional Conversations
CREDE, 2011
Student Learning
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∗ Center for Applied Linguistics (CAL) ∗ www.cal.org
∗ Colorado Association for Bilingual Education (CABE) ∗ www.cocabe.org
∗ National Association for Bilingual Education (NABE) ∗ www.nabe.org
∗ Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) ∗ www.tesol.org
Additional Resource Links
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∗ Core Programs are the district adopted programs that support the various content areas at different grades
∗ Supplemental Programs support the CORE curriculum and are targeted to specific student needs such as English learners, reading, mathematics, etc…
∗ Examples are: Read Naturally, Rosetta Stone, Imagine Learning, etc…
What is a Supplemental Program?
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1. Instructional Technology 2. Strategies 3. Materials & Supports
Bridging Learning for Binational Students
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∗ Google Image Search - Create PowerPoint presentation with visuals to teach vocabulary
∗ Videos - Use short video clips to build background knowledge
∗ Video Games/Apps - Use video games and apps to develop language and practice skills
1. Suggested Instructional Technology
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∗ Digital Storytelling ∗ http://prezi.com/m4sglpa1okd6/digital-storytelling-with-
ell-students/ ∗ http://larryferlazzo.edublogs.org/2009/04/15/the-best-
digital-storytelling-resources/ ∗ Web Logs ∗ http://www.slideshare.net/cm24/using-web-logs-in-the-
efl-class?type=powerpoint
1. Suggested Instructional Technology
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∗ Supplementary Programs ∗ Read Naturally ∗ Rosetta Stone ∗ Imagine Learning
∗ For more information on instructional technology visit: www.inet-migrant.org
1. Suggested Instructional Technology
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2. Sample Strategies: Vocabulary Supports
• Academic Vocabulary • Social • Academic • Content specific
• Quality not Quantity • 5-8 pieces of new information per unit • Pre-teach
• Explicitly Teach • Student-friendly definition • Pictures/visuals
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2. Sample Strategies: Vocabulary Supports
WORD WALLS
SENTENCE FRAMES
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2. Strategies: Clear Expectations
Clear Expectations of Academic Tasks ∗ Provide step-by-step instructions ∗Model or demonstrate strategies ∗ Show examples of end product ∗Give oral directions with written
prompts/visuals
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Sensory
•Realia •Pictures •Visuals •Models •Activities •Movies •Others?
Visual
•Graphs •Charts •Tables •Timelines •Diagrams •Others?
Structures
•Partners •Small groups •Cooperative •Mentors •In native
language •Others?
3. Supports
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Supports: Sensory
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Supports: Visual
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Supports: Structures
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Ideas to Measure Instructional Effectiveness
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∗Daily Admit Tickets and Exit Tickets ∗Think-Pair-Share ∗Daily Quizzes ∗End of unit assessment
Samples of Assessing Learning
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∗How do I know that students understood the content? ∗How do I know that students learned
the language needed to explain the content?
Samples for Assessing Language and Content
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∗ Style/Fluency
Sample of Assessment Learning Fourth Grade
4 3 2 1
Transitional words/phrases
Links all ideas using transitional words/phrases.
Links most ideas using transitional words/phrases.
Links few ideas with transitional words/phrases.
No evidence of linking ideas with transitional words/phrases.
Word Choice In all sentences, uses precise verbs specific nouns, and interesting descriptive vocabulary.
In most sentences, uses precise verbs, specific nouns and interesting/descriptive vocabulary.
In few sentences, uses precise verbs, specific nouns and interesting/descriptive vocabulary.
Uses general words, colorless verbs and nouns.
Linguistic Complexity
All sentences are clear and have a variety of beginnings, structures and lengths. All are grammatically correct.
The majority of sentences is clear and have a variety of beginnings, structures and lengths. May or may not be grammatically correct.
The majority of the writing consists of simple sentences. Begins to include a variety of beginnings, structures and lengths, which may or may not be grammatically correct.
Uses mostly simple sentences. Run on sentences and fragments.
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∗ Language of unit built in to end of unit writing rubric
Sample of Assessment Learning Fifth Grade
Style and Fluency
1 2 3 4
Language indicating compare
No Evidence Some evidence of linking ideas using transitional words/phrase
Comparison of attributes is indicated with terms alike, similar, because, both have …
Transitional words and phrases are embedded in a natural style and contribute to the fluency of the writing
Language indicating contrast
No Evidence Some evidence of linking ideas using transitional words/phrase
Contrast is indicated by different, in contrast, on the other hand …
Transitional words and phrases are embedded in a natural style and contribute to the fluency of the writing
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∗ Considers instruction within a bicultural context
∗ Involves students using their unique experiences as a binational child
∗ Integrates technology that spans structures in the U.S. and Mexico
∗ Implements effective and promising practices based on identified binational student needs
SUMMARY
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∗How am I going to modify my instruction to accommodate the unique needs, learning styles, and experiences of binational students?
Discussion and Reflection
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Connection – English to Spanish Electronic age appropriate games to learn English and
Math INEA Math MATTERS Consortium Incentive Grant (CIG) Migrant Literacy CORE Reading CIG Plazas Comunitaria Portable Assisted Study Sequence (PASS) SEP – Online Textbooks
Sample of Resources
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∗ Contact: ∗ AZ – Mary Haluska, [email protected] ∗ CO – Tomás Mejía, [email protected] ∗ MN – Leigh Schleicher, [email protected] ∗ NE – Mary Ann Losh, [email protected] ∗ OR – Jonathan Fernow, [email protected] ∗ PA – Carmen Medina, [email protected] ∗ WA – Mea Moore, [email protected]
∗ Visit: www.inet-migrant.org
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