Argument: In both the Videos and the reading Aria by Richard Rodriguez, they touch upon similar topics and how important they are, even though there are some differences. In the Videos, there are many tips and points that are very important and useful. It shares how we can learn a lot from other languages, and it is important to maintain speaking other languages. Because it can be helpful in the classroom. Each bilingual student in the classroom can bring something valuable for everyone involved in their journey, as well as for themselves. It can be very challenging working with a student who does not speak the same language as you, but if you can even learn part of the language/having the language involved, that can help grow a stronger connection, and it will create a better learning environment. While in Aria, Richard Rodriguez talks about his journey growing up and how being a bilingual learner affected him. Growing up he did not get the support he needed, instead, he was having his culture and first language essentially taken away. His teacher would just speak to him in English and not address him any other way. They even asked his parents to speak English at home. This can be scary not knowing a language and having no choice but to try and figure it out. It takes away from who he is when they do not allow him to embrace the language he knows and the culture he knows.
Questions/Comments/Points To Share: In my service learning placement I can see how it can be difficult not knowing a language someone else speaks. A lot of the students in the classroom I am in speak Spanish. Some of the tasks I have to do with the students can be challenging because I have to figure out how to communicate, so we both understand. It has helped me learn a lot and is very beneficial. I also notice how well the teacher handles everything and incorporates the other languages.
Hyperlink: https://www.edutopia.org/article/supporting-multilingual-students-early-grades/
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