Creating Culturally and Linguistically Responsive Classroom Communities in Early Childhood Language Immersion Schools

2021 ◽  
pp. 35-51
Author(s):  
Alina Slapac ◽  
Sujin Kim
Keyword(s):  
Early Childhood ◽  
Classroom Teacher ◽  
Classroom Community ◽  
Study Data ◽  
Language Immersion ◽  
Responsive Teaching ◽  
Field Notes ◽  
Classroom Communities ◽  
Kindergarten Classroom

This chapter examined the development of a classroom community through a case study of a kindergarten teacher in a Spanish language immersion school. Case study data includes observational field notes, classroom artifacts, informal conversations, and interviews with an immersion kindergarten classroom teacher. Additionally, interviews with the two administrators from the Spanish and French immersion schools (networking schools) were collected and analyzed to learn about their perspectives regarding culturally and linguistically responsive teaching practices and their commitment to encouraging the creation of classroom communities within their schools. The results revealed both the administrators and the case teacher in the kindergarten classroom supported practices of drawing from their own and students' cultural identities and resources to create a culturally responsive learning and social environment, in partnership with students and families. Recommendations for future studies on diverse early childhood settings are discussed in regards to teacher preparation and policy enactment.

Creating Culturally and Linguistically Responsive Classroom Communities in Early Childhood Language Immersion Schools

2020 ◽  
pp. 77-93
Author(s):  
Alina Slapac ◽  
Sujin Kim
Keyword(s):  
Early Childhood ◽  
Classroom Teacher ◽  
Classroom Community ◽  
Study Data ◽  
Language Immersion ◽  
Responsive Teaching ◽  
Field Notes ◽  
Classroom Communities ◽  
Kindergarten Classroom

This chapter examined the development of a classroom community through a case study of a kindergarten teacher in a Spanish language immersion school. Case study data includes observational field notes, classroom artifacts, informal conversations, and interviews with an immersion kindergarten classroom teacher. Additionally, interviews with the two administrators from the Spanish and French immersion schools (networking schools) were collected and analyzed to learn about their perspectives regarding culturally and linguistically responsive teaching practices and their commitment to encouraging the creation of classroom communities within their schools. The results revealed both the administrators and the case teacher in the kindergarten classroom supported practices of drawing from their own and students' cultural identities and resources to create a culturally responsive learning and social environment, in partnership with students and families. Recommendations for future studies on diverse early childhood settings are discussed in regards to teacher preparation and policy enactment.

scholarly journals APPLICATION OF PICTURE & PICTURE MODEL IN INTRODUCING ENGLISH VOCABULARY (NUMBER) AT EARLY CHILDHOOD (Case Study in term of Motivation Aspect)

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 19
Author(s):  
Ratna Purwanti Purwanti
Keyword(s):  
Early Childhood ◽  
Study Data ◽  
Sensitive Period ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Growing Up ◽  
Model Learning ◽  
Depth Interview ◽  
Study Case ◽  
Global World

The golden age is a sensitive period that is very important for children to develop all aspects of development such as language, one of which is English so they can compete in the global world while growing up. Introducing activity must be carried out with a learning model that is and are concrete so that children can understand what is meant for example the picture and picture model learning. This study aims to describe how the contribution of the application of picture and picture model in introducing English vocabulary (number) at early childhood to increase children's motivation. The research approach used is qualitative with the type of case study (case study). Data collection using in-depth interview, observation and documentation. The result showed that the application of picture and picture model in introducing English vocabulary (number) contribute to the improvement of children's motivation such as children's attention during activity (attention), children's interest in English (interest), trust the child's self in knowing English vocabulary (confidence) and the satisfaction with fun learning (satisfaction). This research can be used as input for the teacher to create English learning that can increase children's motivation in class.

Bringing the Background to the Foreground: What Do Classroom Environments That Support Authentic Discussions Look Like?

2007 ◽  
Vol 44 (2) ◽  
pp. 370-399 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xenia Hadjioannou
Keyword(s):  
Classroom Environment ◽  
Physical Environment ◽  
Classroom Community ◽  
Fifth Grade ◽  
Classroom Environments ◽  
Student Beliefs ◽  
Multiple Perspectives ◽  
Field Notes ◽  
Grade Classroom

Authentic discussions are dialogically oriented classroom interactions where participants present and consider multiple perspectives and often use others’ input in constructing their contributions. Despite their instructional effectiveness, authentic discussions are reportedly rare in classrooms. This qualitative case study examines the features of the environment of a fifth-grade classroom community where authentic discussions were frequent. The examination used recorded class sessions, interviews, and field notes to identify seven aspects of the classroom environment that appeared to be essential to the presence of authentic discussions: physical environment, curricular demands and enacted curriculum, teacher beliefs, student beliefs about discussions, relationships among members, classroom procedures, and norms of classroom participation.

scholarly journals PROMOTING STUDENTS’ AUTONOMOUS LEARNING THROUGH ICT BASED LEARNING IN ICP: A CASE STUDY

2014 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Langgeng Budianto
Keyword(s):  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Learning Experience ◽  
Study Data ◽  
Regular Class ◽  
Interview Guide ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Field Notes ◽  
Online Sources ◽  
Curriculum Topic

Promoting Information and Communication Technology (ICT) into teaching and learning is a growing area that has attracted many educators’ efforts in recent years. Based on the scope of content covered, ICT integration can happen in three different areas: curriculum, topic, and lesson. The evolution of the ICT has changed the way student or individual learns and communicates. It has created a global social network, where everyone is connected, either directly or indirectly, to each other, especially in exchanging, sharing and learning autonomously. This study attemptted to delineate how the students of International Class Program (ICP) at the Faculty of Islamic Education, handle the use of online sources. The students of ICP were selected as the informant. For eliciting information; observation and interview are used in this study. Data are collected by mean of interview guide and field notes. There are 18 students in ICP class. However for the purpose of the study, the researcher selected only three students to participate in the study. The results indicated that three respondents felt positive about using internet to perform task learning experience compared to their experiences in the regular class.

Marketing sophistication in private sawmilling companies in the United States

2016 ◽  
Vol 46 (2) ◽  
pp. 181-189 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xiaoou (Jane) Han ◽  
Eric Hansen
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
The United States ◽  
Systematic Investigation ◽  
Study Data ◽  
Marketing Strategies ◽  
Study Approach ◽  
Stakeholder Orientation ◽  
Holistic Understanding ◽  
Field Notes

Recent research in the field of marketing documents a shift from a production–sales orientation to a customer–market–stakeholder orientation. However, there is no systematic investigation of marketing sophistication in firms. This study examines marketing sophistication in the context of private sawmilling companies in the United States using a case study approach. Specifically, marketing culture and marketing strategies in the companies are the focus of the study. Data were collected from 20 firms via personal interviews, website information, and field notes. Findings show that the studied companies do not have a holistic understanding of marketing and a production-oriented mentality still largely presents. An enhanced understanding of marketing would benefit the firms. However, it is also quite clear that many of the studied companies are starting to pursue an outward-looking, market-oriented approach to marketing.

Songs From the Car Seat

2014 ◽  
Vol 62 (1) ◽  
pp. 52-65 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lisa Huisman Koops
Keyword(s):  
Early Childhood ◽  
Children's Music ◽  
Early Childhood Music ◽  
Car Seat ◽  
Sibling Interaction ◽  
Music Making ◽  
The Family ◽  
Field Notes ◽  
Research Questions

The purpose of this qualitative case study was to investigate the musical “place” of the family vehicle by describing the music making of nine young children, ages 10 months to 4.5 years, that occurred in vehicles over the course of 9 weeks during which the children were enrolled in a researcher-led early childhood music course. Research questions examined the qualities of children’s music making in the car, optimal activities, and comparison of in-car and at-home music spaces. Data included parent journals on music activities that occurred in a vehicle, parent-filmed videos of children’s music-making activities both in and out of vehicles, videos of early childhood music classes, researcher field notes of music classes, and exit interviews with parents regarding their perceptions of music-making in the vehicles. The children sang, moved, listened to music, composed, and improvised while in the car, with activities mostly similar to those that occurred inside of the home. The family vehicle provided several advantageous characteristics as compared with the home, including reduced distractions; proximity to siblings, leading to increased sibling interaction at times; and opportunity for parent and child reflection.

scholarly journals Academic Coach and Classroom Teacher: A Look Inside a Rural School Collaborative Partnership

2018 ◽  
Vol 38 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Sara L. Hartman
Keyword(s):  
Classroom Teacher ◽  
School Setting ◽  
Rural School ◽  
First Year ◽  
Collaborative Partnership ◽  
School Partnerships ◽  
Professional Needs ◽  
Field Notes ◽  
Academic Coach

This yearlong qualitative case study examines the successful collaborative partnership between a first year academic coach and a teacher in a rural school setting. The partnership became a source of interest as a means to understanding how rural school partnerships are developed and sustained. Data was collected through thirty-four site visits utilizing formal and informal interviews, observations, artifact collection, and detailed field notes. Characteristics that were associated with a successful rural school collaborative partnership include life experiences, personality, a willingness to change, empathy, trust and confidentiality, respect, and persistence. The partnership was also impacted by personal and professional needs, many of which were rural in context. The findings present a nuanced look inside a rural school collaborative partnership.

Following the Yellow Brick Road: A Teacher’s Journey along the Proverbial Career Path

2010 ◽  
Vol 29 (1) ◽  
pp. 54-71 ◽  
Author(s):  
Susan K. Lynn ◽  
Amelia Mays Woods
Keyword(s):  
Physical Education ◽  
Teacher Educators ◽  
Classroom Teacher ◽  
Physical Education Teachers ◽  
Cycle Model ◽  
Current Case ◽  
Field Notes ◽  
Career Cycle ◽  
Teacher Career Cycle

The Fessler and Christensen (1992) teacher career cycle model provides the theoretical framework for this case study incorporating a narrative design nested within a larger research project examining six teachers’ journey across the career cycle (Woods & Earls, 1995; Woods & Lynn, 2001). The current case study sought to gain a greater understanding of why one teacher, Patsy, was unable to negotiate environmental hurdles that are commonplace in physical education and how these factors were being negotiated as a classroom teacher. Data sources included: seven interviews with the participant, multiple interviews with her principals, spouse, and three former university teacher educators, field notes from live lesson observations, and related documents. An interpretative framework was used to understand the perceptions and meanings Patsy gave to her experiences and revealed that she reported being both positively and negatively affected by most of the personal and organizational environmental factors in the teacher career cycle model. Viewing Patsy’s teaching career through the lens of the career cycle provides insight into areas of change necessary to motivate and retain quality physical education teachers.

scholarly journals The influence of Bands of America on one high school marching band : a single case study

2016 ◽  
Author(s):  
◽  
Stephen C. Eubanks
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
Single Case ◽  
The United States ◽  
Study Data ◽  
Marching Band ◽  
Single Case Study ◽  
High School Band ◽  
Marching Bands ◽  
Field Notes

The purpose of this research study was to examine the influence of participation in Bands of America competitions (hereafter referred to as BOA) on one central Missouri high school marching band program. I chose to study a Missouri high school marching band that had been involved with BOA for a minimum of five years. Participants in this study were marching band members plus staff of the Camdenton High School marching band (N = 22). My goal was to produce a study that was descriptive of the influence, if any, that participation in BOA had on the Camdenton High School marching band. I sought to discover this through observations of their rehearsals and performances at their marching band contests. I chose to conduct a qualitative, single case study. Data were collected through structured and open-ended interviews, observations, field notes, and my participant researcher journal. To date, there has been limited research on BOA participation by high school marching bands. BOA claims to be the largest and most prestigious national marching competition available to high school marching bands in the United States. BOA has grown nationally from eight contests in 1985 to 20 contests in 2015. When BOA expanded in 1997 to include the St. Louis, Missouri regional championship, only five Missouri bands participated in the event. The number had grown in 2015 to include 25 Missouri bands. During my research, I assumed the role of an active participant and observed the band’s music and marching drill preparation, and attended their competitions in order to observe their BOA performances. My research questions focused on the following areas: (a) the key motivators for a high school marching band to participate in BOA, (b) how BOA influences the practices of a high school marching band, and (c) what barriers a rural marching band faces in order to participate in BOA. Through my investigation, I discovered that there were several motivators for the Camdenton High School marching band staff to elect to participate in BOA. The standard of excellence that exists at BOA marching contests is consistent from state to state, and provides the staff and students with an adjudication rubric that serves as a guide for them to rehearse and perform at a higher musical level. Participation in BOA has led the staff to change the design practices of their marching show design. In addition to the planning of the show, the staff has improved their teaching process. This, in turn, has affected the students’ attitude and approach toward their rehearsals. They have an increased work ethic and feel responsible for each other. All of these factors exist despite certain obstacles the band faces, including limited resources and an increased cost factor. Other high school band directors who are considering BOA participation might consider the Camdenton High School marching band program as a model. By looking into the reasons why Camdenton chose to participate in BOA and some of the resultant influences, directors might be able to apply them to their own school marching band programs.

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