Observation

E T H N I C S P E C I F I C

EDF 2085 INTRODUCTION FOR EDUCATORS OBSERVATION

By Misty Ellis

SCHOOL CREED – RECITED EVERY MORNING

CLASSROOM RULES

LEARNING PACKETS USED FOR KINDERGARTEN STUDENTS

LESSON PLAN

Unable to download a copy of the lesson plan from Mrs. Wesley. We were able to find this version online at docstoc.com.

MRS. WESLEY’S CLASS AND ROOM

STUDENT WORKSHEETS

SCHOOL / MASS BULLETIN

INTERVIEW WITH MRS. WESLEY

• Identify the cultures/ethnicities and religions that are represented in your classroom.

The students are Spanish, Haitian, Vietnamese, Cuban, Puerto Rican, Arabic, and American.

All festivals, holidays, clothing, etc. is Catholic centered, including weekly Mass.• Can you identify a value/behavior that might be in conflict with your own?

No personal conflicts. • How do you deal with this conflict in your classroom?

There are 5 students that are not Catholic and the parents do not want them attending mass.

Mrs. Wesley made arrangements with the parents that the students could be dropped off after mass was completed. At 8:45am instead of 7:45am.• What are the ways or means that you adapt to know your students?

By observing them, talking with them and promoting respect, fairness, and high expectations. Making sure all students participate during class activities and they work together supporting one another.• What kinds of accommodation are made for the ethnic specific cultures or minority students?

We have staff members that speak Spanish, French, and Creole to help the students communicate.• What programs/ideas does your school use to promote diversity in the school?

Everything is taught according to the Catholic Diocese. Once a month all staff members get together to share ideas on how the classes are going and to generate ideas were it changes might be needed.

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