Discussion 1 AM

Discussion 2

1. Discuss the role of the teacher as communicator. Discuss different audiences and different strategies that teachers must use in communicating with a variety of audiences (ESOL/LEP, students with other special needs, parents, etc.

2. Discuss the four language systems (phonological, syntactic, semantic, and pragmatic) and their implications in teaching culturally and linguistically diverse students.

Discussion 3

Discuss applications and modifications of best practices found in research journal articles, with specific focus on effective practices and strategies for using children’s literature to address the needs of ESOL/LEP, including the use of common themes.

250 words minimum per discussion