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1. In what state does the story outlined in this article take place?
2. How many Spanish-speaking students does the school district estimate are attending its schools this year?
3. Why isn't it appropriate for older children to translate for their parents at the enrollment center?
4. Who is Bradley Eddy?
5. What evidence does the school system give to show their bilingual recruitment efforts are a success?
6. In your opinion, should a teacher be required to be bilingual, no matter what subject he/she may teach?
7. Currently, America does not have an official language, and in cases like this one, every effort is made to accommodate those who speak a different language. Should this be the case, or should those who are moving to this country be forced to learn and utilize English?
Sydney Emmons 3rd pd.
ReplyDelete1.Oklahoma
2.More than 2,000
3.Because those children could be out learning in the classroom.
4.TPS Director of Certified Talent
5.That one of their past students just recently came back to the school as a bilingual teacher.
6.I think all they need to know is English. The Hispanics came here so they need to learn English themselves.
7.I think people should learn to speak English instead of forcing us to speak their language. Because it's not our duty to learn multiple languages. These people decided to come in this country so I think they need to learn English to be accepted to any job or school.
Grace Singley
ReplyDelete1. It takes place in Oklahoma.
2. 10,000 students.
3. It's important for older children to be in school learning skills in English instead of translating for they're parents at the enrollment center.
4. Bradley Eddy is a director of certified talent for Tulsa Public Schools.
5. They show that a student who learned Spanish through the Immersion Program at Eisenhower International School, is back at the school to help be a bilingual teacher.
6. In my opinion, I think it would help a lot for a teacher to be required to be bilingual no matter what subject they teach because there could be a student speaking a different language in any class. We don't have as many Spanish-speaking students here though, so I think it should be required more in Texas and places like that.
7. I think that those who move to this country should be required to learn and utilize English so that they can learn and interact with people better. However, I also think that us, born and raised in America, should have to learn Spanish, or other languages, so that we can help others and expand our knowledge.
Alex Turner 3rd Period
ReplyDelete1. Tulsa, Oklahoma
2. 1/3
3. The students are missing a day of instruction in school to come and translate for a Spanish speaking parent.
4. TPS Director of Certified Talent.
5. Because a student who learned Spanish through the Immersion Program at Eisenhower International School, had come back to the school as a teacher.
6. No I do not think it should be required for a teacher to be bilingual under any circumstances. People should learn the English language if they are living in America and teachers should not have to help with that individual's burden.
7. People who move to this country should be forced to learn English. It should not be a requirement for anyone such as a administrator to translate for someone who does not know English.
MacKenzie Jones
ReplyDelete1.) Oklahoma
2.) 1/3 of students
3.) Because theyre having to miss school for that, which they could be learning better English.
4.) TPS ( Tulsa Public Schools) director that made a statement about kids missing school just to translate for parents.
5.) One student who learned Spanish through the Immersion Program at Eisenhower International School, is back at the school as a teacher.
6.) Personally I don't think all teachers should be required to, because they could hire teachers that speak Spanish and English that teach all the classes that the teachers who aren't bilingual teach as well. Also they could hire interns or something who are bilingual to assist the teachers with a student who doesn't speak English. I mean yes it would be a good idea to require it, but it would take so much time finding new teachers.
7.) I don't think that people should take their time just to help someone who cant speak English. They should be required to know English in order to come here, we were here first. Like honestly why would you go to a country that you cant understand what half the people are saying? you wont know anything if you do that and you'll be so lost and confused. You think it would be common sense to try and at least know a good bit of English but some people just don't think.
Jailen Stockdale
ReplyDelete1. This takes place in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
2. There are approximately 10,000 Spanish-speaking students in their district.
3. It isn't appropriate because these students are missing schooling time of their own while spending time translating and interpreting for their parents.
4. Bradley Eddy is the TPS Director of Certified Talents.
5. The school system brings in a student that has learned Spanish fluently as a teacher.
6. I do not think teachers should be required to be bilingual because this most teachers are not already fluent in a language other than their native English and it can takes years to achieve this.In my opinion making this a requirement would greatly decrease the amount of people willing to teach which would mean the demand for teachers would be vastly increased and there would be millions of teaching positions all over the country needing to be filled with only 2,000 people to fill them.
7. I do think that we as a country should do as much as we can to accommodate those who do not speak English as their native language. But to make it easier and better for everyone these accommodations should include classes to teach how to speak and use English sort of in the way we have classes to teach us how to speak and apply Spanish, French, German, and a great variety of other languages other than our native language.
Abbye Blocker 3rd Period
ReplyDelete1. This story takes place in Oklahoma.
2. The school district estimates that nearly one third of all students in Tulsa Public Schools are Spanish-speaking students are attending it's schools this year.
3.It isn't appropriate for older children to translate for their parents at the enrollment center because they are missing school and a days worth of education.
4. Bradley Eddy is the Tulsa Public Schools Director of Certified Talent.
5.The evidence that the school system gives to show their bilingual recruitment efforts are a success is that a student that learned Spanish at the Immersion Program at the Eisenhower International School is back at the Tulsa Public schools as a teacher.
6. I do not believe that a teacher should be required to be bilingual no matter what subject they teach because there are jobs that surround the Spanish language, such as an interpreter or a Spanish teacher. They are required to know the language but other classroom teachers should not have to know Spanish because it is not apart of their job description. The child could be pulled out of class or should know some English before being put into a classroom setting where they do not understand.
7. I think that they should know some English because the majority of people in the United States speak the English language. But I also believe that if they do not know English that they should be helped in every way possible so that they can be successful without struggling because they can not understand.
Emily Keller
ReplyDelete1) Oklahoma
2) more than 10,000
3) because the child is missing school to be there to translate
4) TPS Director of Certified Talent
5) they've hired a bilingual teacher
6) no they shouldn't have too.
7) the people who move here should understand that most of us do speak English as our first language. they should expect everyone to learn anew language just for them.
Lynsey Simpson:
ReplyDelete1.Tulsa, Oklahoma
2. Almost 1/3
3. Because they should be in their schools working on their own English.
4.TPS Director of Certified Talent
5. A student who learned Spanish through the Immersion Program and is back at the school as a teacher.
6. No
7.No this shouldn't be the case, if you are going to move to America, you should know there are sacrifices you will have to make, such as learning another language.
James Smelley
ReplyDelete1. Oklahoma.
2. 1/3 of the school's population.
3. Because they are missing school to be there.
4. The TPS Director of Certified Talent.
5. One of the students who learned english is back at the school as a teacher.
6. No, because in most schools, there aren't many non-english-speaking students.
7. I believe english should be the country's official language, and people should be forced to learn it if they need to use it.
Leigh Davis;
ReplyDelete1> Oklahoma
2> around 10,000 estimated.
3> this isn't appropriate because they're missing valuable school time to help their parents when they could be learning.
4> Bradley Eddy is the TPS Director of Certified Talent.
5> he learned Spanish through the Immersion Program at EIS and is now back at the school as a teacher.
6> In my opinion, no, I don't think that they should be absolutely required to be bilingual but I think they need to be pretty familiar with Spanish and no a pretty significant amount of the language and heritage.
7> I think that people that move to America need to have come in contact with some of the English language and be somewhat familiar with the language. No, they don't need to fully speak English fluently and be very good with it because they can be helped a lot in America but they should be somewhat introduced to it before being brought into the country.
Makenzie Taylor
ReplyDelete1) The story outlined in this article takes place in Oklahoma.
2) More than 10,000 (or nearly 1/3) of all the students are Spanish-speaking.
3) It is not appropriate for older children to translate for their parents at the enrollment center because they are usually missing school to be there.
4) Bradley Eddy is the TPS director of Certified Talent.
5) A student who learned Spanish through the Immersion Program at Eisenhower International is back at the school as a teacher.
6) In my opinion, I don't think it should be a requirement, but a preference. Being bilingual allows them to teach the class without any setbacks.
7) With the amount of immigration happening in the America, I think that we should make an effort to accommodate so that things run smoothly. Since the majority of America speaks English, it's a good decision for them to learn the language before moving here.
Shalyn Dale
ReplyDelete1. Oklahoma
2. 1/3 of all the students.
3. The big kids are missing days that could be spent learning English instead of translating.
4. he is the TPS Director of Certified Talent.
5. a student who learned Spanish through the Immersion Program at Eisenhower International School, is back at the school as a teacher.
6. Yes because that teacher may have students that are foreign. But then again we have Google translate so maybe not.
7. People who aren't from America shouldn't be forced to learn English because there are all kinds of people who speak all kinds of languages. At nail shops they speak Chinese, in this place I once visited (Guymon, Oklahoma - its very boring btw) they speak Spanish. So I feel as if there should be teachers and administrators in place to accommodate the students no matter what language they may speak.
Emily Perry:
ReplyDeleteThe story takes place in the state of Oklahoma in the city of Tulsa. About 10,000 Spanish speaking students are estimated to be attending the schools this year. I believe it is not correct for the kids to have to translate for their parents because, in my opinion, the adult should already be learning English to understand our language. Also, the children may be missing school to help their parents. Bradley Eddy is the TPS Director of Certified Talent and he believes more of these kids should be at school and possibly (in the future) go into the teaching profession, therefore having more bilingual teachers in their school system. They proved their recruitment was a success by sharing the story of the bilingual boy who attended Eisenhower High the year before and came back to teach once he had graduated. As I said in an earlier comment, I do believe that parents should be able to somewhat communicate in English. I believe that if a Hispanic (or other nationality) person moves to the United States, the learning of our language should be strongly enforced. Moreover, it is my opinion that all teachers should be bilingual because not all students speak English. If all teachers were bilingual, this would help the foreign students to transition easier into the school systems. These were my overall views on this week's current event blog.
Lorenzo B. Winston:
ReplyDelete1. Oklahoma is the state that the story is outlined in this article.
2. The school districts estimates nearly 1/3 of the students that are attending the school this year speak Spanish.
3. It isn’t appropriate for older children to translate for their parents at the enrollment center because a lot of times teenagers miss school to be there. They miss days of instructions and another day they could be spending in the classroom learning those skills in English.
4. Bradley Eddy is the TPS Director of Certified Talent.
5. The evidence the school system gives to show their bilingual recruitment efforts is that a student who learned Spanish through the Immersion Program at Eisenhower International School, is back at school as a teacher.
6. In my opinion, I think it should be an optional decision for a teacher to be bilingual rather than a requirement.
7. I think that the immigrants who are moving to this country should be forced to learn and utilize English since it’s the most common spoken and used language in the United States of America.
Ke-Anna' Rich: 1. Oklahoma
ReplyDelete2. 1/3 of the students
3. They are missing school
4. Director of certified Talent
5. A student came back to teach
6. I think a teacher should be bilingual, because if there are kids in his/her class that does not speak their language they should be able to communicate with that child, without the use of a translator.
7. I think we should accommodate to those who speak different languages, because they have as much right to speak in their native tongue as we do and should not be forced to use ours. No one told us to go and learn German, and frankly, basically all other countries already know English, but we never bothered to learn theirs. I think that we could make some kind of compromise for our lack in translation.
Carter Billings 3rd Period. (1 The story takes place in Oklahoma. (2 They estimate there are more than 10,000 Spanish-speaking students attending their schools this year. (3 It's inappropriate because most of the older kids are missing school to translate for their parents. (4 He is the TPS Director of Certified Talent. (5 They had a student learn Spanish through the Immersion Program at Eisenhower International School, and have that student come back as a teacher. (6 I think that it depends on the area you are teaching at. If you are teaching in the northern states then being bilingual is not as big of an issue and it may even scare some people who would like to be teachers away because they are not bilingual and they do not have the time or resources to learn the language. If you are planning on teaching in the more southern states especially states bordering or close to Mexico then I don't think you should have to be bilingual, but I believe that the school system will look at teachers who are bilingual. I don't think a teacher should be required to be bilingual but I think that its a major advantage. (7 We should accommodate those who speak other languages because the only thing they know is their language and so forcing them to learn and utilize English is wrong. We need to make an effort to make the transition or in this case the school year go as smooth as possible.
ReplyDeleteKat Phillips
ReplyDeleteOklahoma
1/3 of the students
Because they are missing a day of school were they could be learning in English
TPS Director of Certified Talent
The school look at a student who learned Spanish through the,program is back at the school as a teacher as evidence of success
I think that even though I think its sad that it has come to this I believe they should because to have a good student teacher relationship you need to be able to have a in depth conversation and here it in your voice how much they care not through a translater they need to feel as if they can come directly to you.
I think that those who move to America should have to speak the American language English or at least make a effort because you are not always going to have a translater when you need it And it's ok to still speak your original language just be able to carry on a conversation about what you need without having to have someone talk for you.
Abbey Kate Gregory
ReplyDelete1.Oklahoma
2. 1/3 of students are Hispanic and speaking Spanish; but, enrollment is up this year with more than two thousand more students than projected.( 12,000)?
3.It is not appropriate because the teenagers are having to miss school to come translate for their parents.
4.Tulsa public schools Director of Certified Talent.
5. A student who learned Spanish through a immersion program is back as a school teacher.
6.In my opinion, I do not believe a teacher should be required to be bilingual, but I do believe that if they are bilingual and teach foreign students English, they should be paid more than an average teacher and that could influence other teachers to know a different language but even if they are bilingual there is nothing they can really do about it while teaching classes.
7. I disagree entirely with this question. Teachers should not have to make every effort to accommodate those who speak a different language because in most cases its not their responsibility. On the other hand I do not believe those moving to America should be forced to learn English but they should not expect the teachers and citizens of America to supply them with all of their needs. If you want to go to school, then you need to realize you will be surrounded by English speaking people and the teachers will be teaching in English so it is their responsibility to learn English so they can understand.
Josie Parham
ReplyDelete1- Oklahoma
2- 10.000-12,000
3- They are missing class that they should be in because it is very important for them to get their education and get better with English.
4- TPS Director of Certified Talent
5- A student who has studied at Eisenhower International School studied Spanish and is back to be a teacher.
6- In my opinion, at this time we have many Spanish people coming to america so I think the teachers should at least touched on that subject not fully learned it but just enough to where it would be helpful and she or he can maybe understand some things.
7- Well, I don't think they should be forced but English is our language and when you think about going to a different country you know that you would have to learn at least a little of their language because its their language. We all use English so if you want to move and live here you must learn English because its how we talk. Yes, I think their should be some people to help them learn because its very hard to learn a new language but they cant keep going on not knowing English because like i said, everyone speaks it.
Tyler Dempsey, 3rd
ReplyDeleteI- Oklahoma
II- 1\3
III- Because most times, they're missing school to do it
IV- The director of certified talent
V- Some Spanish kids came back to teach for the school
VI- Yes, if they are regular-grade teachers. Some of the AP, Pre AP, Advanced, etc. don't need to utilize additional languages.
VII- English is the hardest language to learn, and with the country as diverse as it is, I strongly support NOT having it as requirement. However, those who don't know how to speak English should know what disadvantages they'll be at so that they may not be completely clueless.
Kayla Fincher
ReplyDelete1.Oklahoma
2.1/3 of all students
3.The students are missing school to be at the enrollment center.
4.TPS Director of Certified Talent.
5.A student who learned Spanish through the Immersion Program at Eisenhower International School, is back at the school as a teacher.
6.No I don't think the teacher should have to speak to languages no matter what subject they teach I think speaking a different language should be left up to a foreign language teacher.
7. I think that before you come into America you should be able to speak and understand English and also be able to read and write in English.
1. Oklahoma
ReplyDelete2. At least 1/3, around 10,000
3. Because a lot of the time, the child translating is missing school.
4. He is the TPS Director of Certified Talent.
5. Because a student who learned Spanish through a program at one of their schools came back to work as a teacher.
6. No, but I think a teacher who happens to be bilingual should definitely be hired over one who isn't.
7. This should be the case. Most people in America don't bother to learn the language of a country if they are going there on vacation or to study abroad and expect the citizens of the country they are visiting to know English to accommodate their needs. Americans should not be offended when people who move here to find a better life do not know the language. Only around 10% of native born Americans can hold a conversation in another language, so it is ridiculous for people to expect every foreigner to learn English when the vast majority of Americans do not bother to do the same for a country that they visit.
Troy Banks
ReplyDelete1. Oklahoma.
2. A third of the student body.
3. Because they're missing school in the process.
4. The TPS Director of Certified Talent.
5. They speak of a student who learned Spanish through the Immersion Program at Eisenhower International school, and is back at the school as a teacher.
6. I think it depends on where the teacher lives, and how many students speak a language other than English in the area. If there are a large number of students who speak mainly in a foreign language, then it may be necessary.
7. I think that those who move here should learn English. The majority of the populous speaks English, and I think if you want to be a productive member of society, then you need to have an understanding of the English language. Chances are, you're going to have to interact with someone who speaks English, and when that time comes what will they do? Both people will have no idea what the other is saying.
Olivia LeComte
ReplyDelete1.Oklahoma
2.More than 2000.
3.Because often times that student is missing school.
4. The TPS Director of Certified Talent.
5. The evidence that the school gives that proves that recruitment is a success is a boy that graduated from the school has come back as a teacher.
6. Yes, this way no child is left learning new concepts in a language that they barely grasp.
7. I think that people who move here should be highly encouraged to learn the language so that they can function efficiently in our economy, but they should not be forced to learn and use the language.