20 Mar Linguistics

This final paper is an opportunity to show that you understand complex issues related to linguistic and cultural diversity in the 21st century classroom and the theory and pedagogy of multicultural education. It is an opportunity to demonstrate that you are willing to accommodate diverse learners in your classroom. You are welcome to draw on our readings and other relevant literature as well as what you have learned from our discussions. Please have another look at the three papers you have written you may be able to find ideas that can be incorporated into your final paper. The final product will be a coherent statement of teaching philosophy in which you will position yourself as an expert on cultural and linguistic diversity (CLD).

Imagine that you want to apply for a new teaching job or that you need to submit a statement of CLD teaching philosophy to keep your job. You need to demonstrate that you can teach diverse student populations effectively. What makes you an effective CLD teacher? What is your role as a teacher who understands multicultural students needs? A teacher who is prepared for challenges associated with teaching diverse students is able to define culture, align learning objectives (including ESL literacy) with this orientation, and express his/her opinion. Please offer evidence of practice, provide concrete, specific examples, and demonstrate that you understand these challenges. Explain how your own praxis is learner- centered and what you do to create an inclusive learning environment for CLD students.