Daniel Luke Riggs

[Daniel Luke Riggs @DanielLukeRigg1]

@BriannaSeiler1 No, I don't. At the beginning of each unit, I allow students to write their answers or explain them orally if their first language is Spanish because I want to know how much of the material they understand. After the pre-assessment, I require they transfer to English #TL508

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@Kelsey_jorden I find the most effective ELL scaffold to be intentional seating. I adapt my curriculum, but my ELLs benefit most when they can learn Tier 2 & 3 words from classmates as they navigate through course materials in groups with peer students. They excel with bilingual partners #TL508

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@EveKuzmech Duolingo is a great resource! My classroom uses the Summit Learning platform where students must access resources during self-directed learning time to master focus areas within the math & science curriculum. Independent learning time is built in each day around classtime #TL508

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@carmenlivesay I require students to explain their answers verbally in class. Furthermore, my students orally develop during turn-and-talks where they emphasize Tier 3 vocab discussed in class. My students have showed success when allowed to speak English and Spanish in class groups #TL508

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https://t.co/vHJhQt0qJo Why is it important for students to share their family and community backgrounds with peers? How can shared knowledge of customs and traditions positively impact student learning and one's sense of belonging in the classroom? @tgraums #TL508BPE ✈️🚕🚢

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@GajPerris I incorporate translanguaging by using intentional student pairings for math & science activities. Also, I use read-aloud, notice-and-wonder and catch-and-release so students work in groups in their preferred language before requiring an MCAS-quality response in English #TL508

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@AudreyOrtega14 Reading the article, the most successful school districts created parent-teacher teams to improve familial engagement in student learning. Also, the schools offer the acceleration clinic that supports students before and after school with learning English #TL508

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@_yassie22_ I often struggle with backward design on a unit level because students learn at different paces. Some students require one day to master a topic, while other students may need 2-3 days. As a result, differentiated learning allows students to growth at all levels of math #TL508

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@RuthDelgado_BU I have the Portugal and Cape Verde national flags, as well as a Copa America flag with 16 South American countries hanging below my whiteboard. Also, I use culturally relevant names and activities in class. Lastly, I utilize visuals, manipulatives and intentional seating #TL508

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@violetw37979240 Social justice revolves around acceptance and justice. Sharing aspects of our identity, teachers can set the example that its about the character inside a person that defines who we are. Also, students and teachers with similar backgrounds can build strong relationships #TL508

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@ASchnebeck Similar to others, I see my students' proficiency enhancing in BICS more so than CAPS early on. Leading our school soccer team and MATHCOUNTS club, I see the social interactions after school that lend to conversational fluency before CAPL diction is prioritized. #TL508

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@AngladeMonica Yes, we need to address these stereotypes because we want our students to be proud of their cultural background. Positivity around student bilingualism builds confidence that lends to enhanced academic performance throughout all content areas #TL508

[Daniel Luke Riggs @DanielLukeRigg1]

@aligrise12 @cmleider Positive academic environments stem from a sense of belonging by all students in the classroom. Mispronouncing names negatively impacts a student's ability to engage with the community. Teachers should respectfully ask for correct pronunciations of names during attendance.