Hi everyone. I am not sure what to say, except that I have been thinking of you all. I know this is a very sad time and I hope you are all doing OK.
I thought that I would officially post my question because my first one was an attachment.
What happens when an ELL student is given more structured one-on-one time with peers?
I have been working on organizing a specific area for the student to work with others. I have also varied the times of day the interaction takes place. My students are only with me for about 2 hours a day. If you have any suggestions on how I could collect more data I would appreciate the feedback.
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Hi Hillary,
So I was thinking a bit about your question. Have you been working with any older classes? Do you have any "Buddies" that read or work with your students? Working with some older kids may help your ELL student, and may also give you another opportunity to collect data. It may be interesting to hear the older buddies perspective on your topic, and could be a great source of quotes for your research paper. I know that I really like having "kinder buddies" because it allows for younger students to find role models, and for the older students to be teachers.
Hasta manana.
Hi Jesse,
We do have book buddies. We have paired up with a 4th grade class. It has been a great experience! I have been able to compare my student's behavior in many different environments. I am also trying to get a survey or questionaire together so I can ask the two fourth grade buddies about their experience with my student.
If you have any questions that you think would be helpful, please pass them along.
Talk soon:)
I hope your data collection is going well, Hillary. It will be so interesting to see what your notes will reveal over time about this student's interactions in the classroom. I wonder if you've noticed that she's more social, more willing to speak at 'rug time', or is building closer friendships as a result of your efforts. I think you're 'interviewing' her about her time with her classmates (interviewing sounds so formal, particularly when applied to a conversation with a kindergartner!). Is that right? It will so interesting to see what she has to say about her experiences. She might not say a lot, but you'll probably get a sense of whether she's enjoying that time with her peers. Good luck as you continue!
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