Language as a Reflection of Culture | Origin: ED137
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Cultural Diversity: Including Every Student --> Language as a Reflection of Culture
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A person that has been able to learn a second language has learned to open their minds more, and actually may have developed a better way for them to learn more diverse subjects. We should encourage them more, and perhaps we will find ourselves learning from them as well.
I learned that it is important to remember that just because English may be their second language that does not necessarily mean that they are struggling or not literate/competent in the language. In fact, they may be better at it than some people that are English speakers.
I learned that students who speak more than one language can have different language and reading skills, and that language barriers do not mean a lack of knowledge or ability. As a nurse educator and leader, I plan to encourage open communication, provide useful language resources, and support students as they develop the academic and professional language skills they need to succeed.
Language and literacy are independent of each other. So, while a student can be completely literate in their native language, they could have challenges with either reading and writing or communicating in the second language. This is especially true for students whose native language uses letters different than those used in English
I learned that literacy and language are two distinct concepts, and that each develops at different rates and levels. Therefore, it is essential to provide every student with opportunities to continue developing both their literacy and language skills without making assumptions about what they can or cannot do in a particular language.
Language and literacy is not a reflection of a student's ability to learn and be successful. Bi or multilanguage learners may need to lean on their "mother language" to help associate terms and ideas they are currently learning to help solidify the learning objectives/outcomes.
The neural pathways of a person who is bilingual or multilingual are different from a monolingual person. This fact can place the student in a different light and adds to the diversity of the group and could lead to different ways of thinking about a problem.
Allowing students access to their mother language may help students to understand concepts.
It is important for instructors to encourage use of their Mother tongue to enhance learning.
As an instructor it is important to know every student's language preference as this will aid in more effective learning and will provide students with needed resources to help with success.
It is important to respect all students independent of culture and language. All learn and develop at different stages.
Native language and the inability to provide literal translations can impact a student's ability to fully comprehend the course material
It is really important to allow students to access their mother tongue to learn the new language more accurately.
language and literacy are not interchangeable. As a teacher we must not think a student is struggling with ESL. It may not always be the case
True academic growth occurs when we separate linguistic access from literacy acquisition, ensuring every student has the tools and opportunity to comprehend and express complex ideas.
The importance of literacy and language should be used together to get the best outcome in the culture of language.
Language is not the same thing as literacy. Helping students have access to what they are learning in their mother tongue will help them understand the information and be able to apply it.
I have learned that language although similar, are not the same thing although at times used interchangeable.
Through this section I learned that language and literacy are not the same thing and that ones ability to communicate verbally verses through writing can vary greatly.
