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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Forgive my naïveté, but can the teacher give the kids the same texts in Spanish or whatever dominant language there is? Or just easier assignments in English? Heck, just keep them on their phones and their mouths zapped?[/quote]

That completely voids the fact that it’s an ENGLISH class. English is more than just reading…

Also are you going to give me more time to plan these easier lessons?

Contrary to popular belief, not all ESOL teachers know Spanish. How do we know the translations we’re making is accurate?

And how is this servicing the ESOL students who need to learn English?? Isn’t that what trump wants anyway???

And don’t even get me started on your last comment. Insensitive. And actually against the MCPS no phone policy this year [/quote]

This. I’m a teacher who doesn’t speak Spanish. It would be irresponsible to give kids long texts in Spanish if I can’t check how good the translations are. MCPS Central doesn’t provide us with these resources. And why would I give kids texts in Spanish in an English class? And as for giving them easier stuff - at some point you are running two separate classes. We also have iep kids who all need different things. There is just no way for a teacher to teach effectively in this situation. And good luck if you are a new teacher with less than 3 years of experience [/quote]

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