Jennifer,
Thank you for reminding us of the critical influence and power we hold in the life of a child. Your last statement is a very powerful one. Have you noticed that in previous responses to discussions I have recommended all start a journal?
If you started a journal of passions- I suggest you including this because as you progress through each course you could build on this passion I think.
Your Capstone course 6990 will require you to state a challenge and craft 3 goals to impact positive social change. This might be something you would want to consider working on if you continue to have a desire to educate and spread awareness.
Dr. E
I love that you included your driving passion. This makes me think if you have not already started your journal of ideas- then now is the time to document this for the 6990 Capstone. You could start thinking now about 3 things that you could 'do' to impact social change. As you progress through each course you could read and research with this in mind.
With the increase of ELL populations in U.S. schools, there has been a continued disparity and increase in the academic performance gaps of ELLs compared to their non-ELL peers. The increase in the academic performance gap has contributed to higher school dropout rates among ELLs. (Crumpler. 2014). This statement is becoming an issue not only for the students but the future of this country as these same students become adults with no real marketable skills. It is my opinion that we need to advocate for these students and listening to the speakers in this weeks resource material added fuel to the small spark I was sensing in my heart. This probably is not a very academic way to state this face but it is the way I feel.
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