Reading Reflection 

Reflect on your thoughts and ideas after completing the weekly reading (Chapter 3 and Reading Notes Module 3) to deepen your understanding of the teaching of thinking related to the assigned readings. Complete a three-paragraph reflection with headings that include: Cultural Diversity and Language Differences Key Vocabulary.

• Culture
• Diversity
• ELL – English language learners
• ESL – English as a second language
• Bilingual
• Deficit position
• Mismatch model
• Difference position
• Cultural responsiveness
• Submersion programs
• English as a Second Language Approach
• Immersion Programs
• Bilingual Education Approach
• Code switching
• Code mixing
• BICS – Basic Interpersonal Communication Skills
• CALP – Cognitive academic language proficienc
• Reflect – Report the facts of what you read objectively. (Short, to the point, yet captures “essence” of the text, one paragraph)
• Connect – Analyze the reading. How does this experience relate to earlier ones? How does it connect to what I already know, believe, or feel? Does it reinforce or expand my view? (your second paragraph)
• Apply – Consider the future impact of the experience on you and the community. How can I use what I have learned from the reading in my current or future teaching? (your third paragraph)

Missing Needs Improvement. Meets Expectations Proficient

Criterion Score

Reflect

0 points

Required component is missing.

1.62 points

Reflection is incomplete with few details and/or examples.

1.82 points

Reflection shows some thoughtfulness, has some details and/or examples,

2 points

Reflection shows thorough thoughtfulness, has supporting details and examples.

Score of Reflect,

/ 2

Connect

0 points

Required component is missing.

1.62 points

Connection is incomplete with few details and/or examples.

1.82 points

Connection is acceptable but not complete, does not have deep thought behind it.

2 points

Connection analyzes the reading and relates it to earlier readings, videos, experiences.

Score of Connect,

/ 2

Apply

0 points

Required component is missing.

1.62 points

Application is incomplete with few details and/or examples.

1.82 points

Application is acceptable but not complete, does not have deep thought behind it.

2 points

Apply – future uses of this information are suggested.

Score of Apply,

/ 2