The purpose of this assignment is to deepen our understanding of the diverse ELLs we serve by getting to know their local communities and to find ways to build community involvement.
Identify a local immigrant community. Chose a culture or community relevant to the needs of your current school/classroom, future teaching plans, or interests. You CANNOT be a member of the culture/community you visit.
Research the community before you visit.
Read a bit online about the culture, the community, the neighborhood, etc. Identify a school that serves the community and find its most recent school report card. Identify specific resources (including names and addresses) that you want to visit before going, including schools, religious institutions, libraries, bookstores, etc., before you go. Find some music and media from the culture online and listen to it.
Visit the community, including seeing cultural institutions, observing and meeting residents, seeing shops and businesses, finding local schools, and sampling food. You can also experience music or performing arts and/or view a TV program or movie.
Write a report summarizing and analyzing your experience and observations.
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