Community of Learners (EDU 220)

I have loved learning about teaching CLD’s. Before I took this class, teaching language learners was not something I was interested in. At the same time I started this class, I started my work experience at a school with a high population of CLD’s. I was intimidated at first because I felt like I didn’t have any tools to help them. I felt very out of place, and helpless. As time went on I got used to the idea of working with students whose primary language isn’t English. I stopped being intimidated and started seeing it as an opportunity to learn.

(Image from Valdelsa.net)
This image to me represents cultural diversity.

In class and through the ASU modules my understanding of CLD’s has been broadened. I no longer see them as someone I can’t relate too, or communicate with. Instead I see them as someone with a different cultural background who has a lot to offer in a classroom. I also see myself learning a lot from them.