School Visit School Visit School Visit Group A Peerapol “Champ” Euariyakul Rocio Chavez Stephanie Mazourek Katrina Schouwe

Canyon High School Mr. Albert’s Read 180 Class & Mr. Bartke’s 9 th Grade English Lit. Class

Population of Students 212 ELL Students (7.5%) Ranked 9 out of 10 on Academic Performance Index

Description of Classrooms Mr. Albert Couches 3 sections Mr. Bartke Art posters on walls Daily schedule Rows

Mr. Albert Raised hands Walked around Worked on reading packet together Mr. Bartke Teacher read stage directions Boys reading girl’s parts Worked on character descriptions Teacher & Student Interaction

Evidence of Standards Mr. Albert School’s own standards None posted Mr. Bartke Follow curriculum None posted

Mr. Albert 10 computers Special computer programs Books on tape Mr. Bartke 1 computer Overhead projector Technology in the Classroom

Mr. Albert White board with markers Books Work packet couches Mr. Bartke Literature books Magazines Red pen Other Resources

Mr. Albert & Mr. Bartke No ELL students Put into special class English Language Learners

Emotional Response I loved every minute

Weemes Elementary School Katrina Schouwe Mr. Alexander’s 1 st Grade Class

The School –67.1% Hispanic –32.0% African American –46.3% English Language Learners

The Classroom –Racially diverse –Some advanced English Language Learners –Equally mixed gender

How Are Students Involved In Class? The teacher either has students call out answers in unison, or calls on quiet students who raise their hands One girl does not involve herself in class activities Assigns activities to students who finish early One girl always calls out answers, and the teacher admits that she is his favorite

Visible Standards and Frameworks? Rubrics and Standards on small posters on the wall Textbooks built around Standards and Frameworks Teacher follows Math Framework, but alters what he thinks the class is ready for

What Technology Is Used? 5 Macintosh computers, only 1 used for one student to “play” Radio constantly playing smooth jazz music 4 sets of head phones and recorders present, but not used

How Does The Teacher Accommodate English Language Learners? Always speaks English, discourages Spanish by interrupting in English There are divisions between 1 st Grade classes: Mr. Alexander has the more advanced, while another teacher has a higher majority of ELL students

What Resources Do The Students Have? Paper handed out by one student Same pencils Erasers Paints, crayons, construction paper Technology Books

Emotional Response At first struck by authoritative tone, but understand it is necessary Realize special socialization skills young children acquire in school Importance of cultural diversity will be seen in later years

Loma Vista Elementary Rocio Chavez Mrs. Heart - 4 th Grade Ms. Padin – Combination 1 st & 2 nd Grade

Overview of Population

Description of Classroom Friendly and inviting environment Students work & behavior rules displayed Informative posters displayed Library area Ms. Padin-Temporary bungalow

Interaction-Teacher & Students Ms. Padin Attention-Counted 1, 2, 3 Children responded to questions Children also worked with each other Mrs. Heart Positive Reinforcement Kids responded to teacher’s enthusiasm Two way discussion

Evidence of Standards Mrs. Heart & Ms. Padin No standards posted Standards in roll book Both used language that hinted standard -This is what should know -Others in your grade know this

Technology Mrs. Heart 6 Macs-Daily Usage TV and VHS player Tape player with 12 ear phones Overhead projector Ms. Padin 4 Macs-Daily Usage Tape player with 10 ear phones

Resources Mrs. Heart & Ms. Padin School provided all necessary supplies -paper, pencils, markers, paint, poster paper, & teaching material Teachers contributed books Handmade Posters

English Language Learners 73.7% are English Learners Grouped according to ELD level - One to Five No intervention programs No after school programs

My Response Ms. Padin- Shocked at how a combination class works. Had an assistant for only two hours a day. Mrs. Heart- Impressed at the amount of control she had over the children.

Rio Hondo Elementary Peerapol “Champ” Euariyakul Mrs. Warner - 5 th Grade Mrs. Gasdia – Kindergarten

Populations of Rio Hondo Elementary

Description of Classroom Friendly and Inviting Environment Promoting learning atmosphere using vivid color to engage students Daily schedule on board Posters Displayed-(scenery) Students’ works displayed

Teacher & Student Interaction Mrs. Warner Prolong attention using interactive methods 30 Students Children responded to questions Mrs. Gasdia Nice, caring, and compassionate Read the story “Morris Go To School” Always ask questions

Evidence of Standards Mrs. Warner & Mrs. Gasdia No Standards Posted Both teachers said the school followed state standard

Technology Mrs. Warner TV and VHS player Overhead projector Mrs. Gasdia CD Player

Other Resources Map Books Markers Crayons

English Language Learners Special aids work strictly with ELL Tapes with Headset provided Currently there are aid 5 different Ell group CLASSMATES

My Response Ms. Warner- “If you close your book, you close your mind.” Mrs. Gasdia- Impressed at the amount of control she had over the children. - "Nothing in the world has ever been accomplished without passion."

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