Shaylynn CurtisSEI/503

Jamie BarnesMarch 16, 2009

Bilinguals students have to endure:

- Judgment and prejudice from their peers.

- Have a hard time understanding a

different language.

- The student has to adjust to a new and

different culture.

Students should not feel pressured to feel

as if they need to fit in.

Students should be encouraged to still use

their home language and that it is still

important.

Do the parents encourage the student to

learn English and to welcome a new

culture?

Teachers should encourage students to

bring anything from their home culture that

will make them feel comfortable in learning

about a new culture.

Teachers can invite parents into the

classroom to make the student feel more

comfortable and for the parents to feel

more comfortable as well.

Ensure that parents and the teachers

have the same goal for the student.

Effective communication between all three

parties: the teacher, parents, and the

student.

Relevant curriculum and Instruction

Does the teacher try to make a connection

with the student and parents?

Are parents informed and understand all

school activities?

Can the student communicate effectively in

both languages?

Does the student feel welcomed?