EDT 5373: Assignment for Week 3

http://casls-nflrc.blogspot.com/2012/02/lescant-photo-database-for-reflection.html

This is an interesting piece of information coming from the Center for Applied Second Language Studies site. It was posted on February 5, 2012 and so far I haven’t seen anyone reply to this blog. But what I have learned so far from this, is that there is a database created titled LESCANT Photo Database. And the purpose of this database is to “give students experience in identifying and analyzing cultural differences that come up whenever they deal with people from other cultures.” In my opinion, this is a multicultural approach to learning from other cultures. Culture is a complex word that often creates an unnecessary lens through stereotypes. This is the site if you are interested in delving further http://laits.utexas.edu/lescant

http://casls-nflrc.blogspot.com/2012/02/report-helping-newcomer-students.html

In the same studies site as above, another interesting discussion topic emerged. This topic is about English language learners being at risk in middle school and high school. The 3 year research they have been working on seems to be focused on Exemplary Programs. It seems promising so far. I am glad to read that more research is being done to help English language learners, especially at this difficult age.