african-american linguists krishauna hines-gaither, salem college tamari jenkins, chaffey college
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African-American African-American LinguistsLinguists
Krishauna Hines-Gaither, Salem CollegeKrishauna Hines-Gaither, Salem CollegeTamari Jenkins, Chaffey College Tamari Jenkins, Chaffey College
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Vision of AALVision of AALVision of AALThe vision of AAL is to promote a bilingual
society within the African-American community in order to prepare marketable citizens for a global economy.
Mission of AAL To accomplish the vision of AAL, our
mission is to provide the following…Networking between world language
professionals Mentoring for students of world languages Scholarships for students of world
languages World language resources and education
for the parents & youth of our communities
AAL MembershipAAL MembershipMembership to AAL is open to
educators, professionals, missionaries, clergy, public service workers, students, and all others {of any ethnicity} who share our vision.
AAL membership includes residents in 18 states, Canada, and counting! ◦$20 College Student Membership ◦$30 Professional/General/Non-student
Membership ◦$40 International Resident Membership
Benefits of Benefits of MembershipMembership
Membership: 80+ members, 17 statesNetworking with other professionals
and organizations. FLANC, CLAListserve, networking opportunitiesAnnual meeting at the ACTFL
conferenceResources; Comprehensive Website
(2009 Best of Mississippi, Aurora Fieng-Vaughn)
Quarterly newsletter Annual scholarship of $1,000Rhoda Joseph Scholarship of $500Claytor Chinese Scholarship $5,000
Goals for 2009Goals for 2009Partnerships/Collaborations (FLANC, CLA, AAS-SIG)
Afro-Hispanic/Francophone Presentations
Advocacy (State Organizations)
Research
2011 AAL Scholarship 2011 AAL Scholarship RecipientsRecipientsAnnual AAL Scholarship $1,600
Rhoda Joseph Scholarship $500
Charnell ChastenNC A&T State UniversityMajor: Chemistry; Minor: SpanishScholarship Award: $ 1,000
Ebony MingoHoward UniversityMajor: GermanScholarship Award: $500
Engaging African-American Engaging African-American StudentsStudents
A hands-on approachA hands-on approach
Horario/Horaire Student engagement (engaging,
accessible, connected, & “relevant”)Relationship building Designing an inclusive curriculum
(writers, historical figures, film, music, spirituality, etc)
Engaging & showcasing the community (local & global)
What can we do What can we do to cause our to cause our students to go students to go from this to this?from this to this?
What does the first day of class look like? Walk me through it.
First Semester Video
Classrooms/ Classrooms/ Instruction Instruction a. engaginga. engagingb. accessibleb. accessiblec. connectedc. connectedd. relevantd. relevant
What can I do, I am only one person?(strength & limitation)Cassandra Glenn, Phd Candidate University of Minnesota
Engaging African-American Engaging African-American Language LearnersLanguage Learners
Communicative StrategiesCommunicative Strategies
Learn to pronounce every student’s name correctly. (Allyah not Ally, Martinique not Marty)
“Name game” “Cell phone game”“Don’t say yes or no”“Don’t say um”“Call and Response”
Engaging African-Engaging African-American Language American Language
Learners Learners Relationship BuildingRelationship Building
Globalization Activity (Mt. Tabor)Meet & GreetSelf-Assessment: GlogKnow when to refer & have a plan in
place: Power of collaborationLessen dependence on me as teacher
(pairs, facilitators, top down, scaffolding etc) Shane1989.glogster.com/mi-familia/
Meet & GreetMeet & GreetEs la mayor de el/la familia
Oldest of the family
Est l’ainé de la famile
Eshija única
Only child
Est enfant unique
Es de primer año
Freshman
Dans sa première anné a L’université
Es de Virginia
Is from Virginia
Est de Virginie
Tiene 16 años
Is 16 years old
A 16 ans
Tiene 4-5 hermanos
Has 4-5 siblings
A 4-5 frères et soeurs
Trabaja en el centro comercial
Works at the mall
Travaille dans un centre commercial/
centre d’achats
Es la menor de la familia
Youngest of the family
Est le Benjamin de la famille
Va a la iglesia regularmente
Goes to church regularly
Va a l’élise régulierement
Toca un instrumento musical
Plays instrument
Joue un instrument musicale
Está en un conjunto musical/coro
In a band
Est dans un orchestra ou dans une chorale
Trabaja en un restaurante
Works in a restaurant
Travaille dans un restaurant
Es de tercer año
Is a junior
Est dans sa trosième anné a L’université
Le gustan las matemáticas
Likes math
Aime les mathématiques
Juega un deporte
Plays a sport
Joue un sports
Quiere ser maestro/o
Wants to be a teacher
Veut etre un enseignant
Baila muy bien
Dances well
Danse très bien
Canta muy bien
Sings well
Chante très bien
Va a la discoteca regularmente
Goes to dance clubs regularly
Va au discotheque regulièrement
Tiene novio/a
Has a boyfriend/girlfriend
A un petit copain
Engaging African-American Engaging African-American Language Learners Language Learners
Designing an inclusive curriculum (writers, Designing an inclusive curriculum (writers, historical figures, film, music, spirituality, historical figures, film, music, spirituality,
classroom images, etc)classroom images, etc)
First impressions: Who/what does classroom design represent?
Examine why, and if, the curriculum is (un)inclusive.
Banking method (Paulo Freire). Subject vs. Object.
““To teach you, I must To teach you, I must know you.” know you.”
Alaskan ProverbAlaskan Proverb
Let students into your world (to the extent to which you are comfortable)
Teach students, not subjects.
How far can you let How far can you let students into your world?students into your world?
Teach to your Teach to your personalitypersonality
Paul C. Gorski: Founder of EdChange.org & Professor at George Mason University
“I will affirm & model an appreciation for all forms of intelligence & the wide variety of ways students illustrate understanding &
mastery.” Paul C. Gorski (EdChange)
"I pray for all of us the strength to teach our [students] what they must learn, and the humility and wisdom to learn from them so that we might
better teach." Lisa Delpit
Stand & DeliverStand & Deliver
•What are the conflicts?•What is the school´s culture?•What are the perceptions?•How does Escalante transcend the differences?
Stand & Deliver Video
Engaging, Accessible, Connected, & Relevant
One of the most memorable Afro-Hispanic presentations I gave was to the classroom of Tamara Hughes in the Forsyth County School District. At the end of the presentation, I asked, “Are there any questions or comments?” After a slight delay and some prompting, a brave white male student responded, “I feel like I have been learning the same history for years. Social Studies is one of my least favorite subjects. If I could learn stuff like what you are teaching, I would love Social Studies.”
His comments were the foundation for the dialogue that followed. Next, a student from El Salvador responded, “Living in the United States, I do not know very much history about my country, through your presentation I learned a lot. I wish that I could learn more about my culture in school.” Finally, an African-American student responded, “Although I have friends who are white and who are Hispanic, we know very little about each other’s culture and history.”
Negro; negrito (Black)Moreno (Dark skinned; Black)Costeño (From the coast)Trigueño (Color of wheat; Trigo)Mulato (Light skinned Black)Zambo (Mixed Indian & Black)Lobo (Black; Wolf)Palenquero (Savage, Creole language,
from Palenque of Colombia)Isleño (from the islands)
Krishauna Hines-Gaither, Salem Collegewww.weboaal.com
Afro-Hispanic Cultural Heritage
Afro-Colombian Video
84%
62%
19%
85%
98%
95%
12.8%
Winston Salem, NCWinston Salem, NC
Mexican family from Costa Chica, Guerrero residing in Winston Salem
Engaging African-American Engaging African-American Language Learners Language Learners
Engaging & showcasing the community & Engaging & showcasing the community & culture culture
(local & global)(local & global)
Seek multiple perspectives (Dr. Angelou;
Classics)
Engage the community (who does it
encompass)
Incorporate pop culture
Know your limitations
Extra Credit “Find me in the community…”
Invite speakers & share invitation process
with students.
It takes a village…It takes a village…If you don't If you don't have a village, build one (start within have a village, build one (start within your school). your school).
Spirituality (related to all disciplines)Christianity/Catholicism, Judaism, Islam
Santería: Cuba, Puerto Rico, Panamá
Shango: Trinidad & Tobago, Venezuela& Brazil
Rastafarianism:Jamaica & Caribbean
Church visits/lessons
The Color of The Color of Language! Language!
The Power of ImaginationThe Power of Imagination“It will be argued as well that children who have
been provoked to reach beyond themselves, to wonder, to imagine, to pose their own questions
are the ones most likely to learn to learn.” Maxine Greene
Idioms & Expressions: Include them!Stop signifying (Creativity)¨He puts his pants on one leg at a time just like
John does.¨¨I gotta go see a man about a mule.¨¨You´ll eat it before it eats you.¨¨If you like it, I love it.¨¨I can do bad all by myself.”
Ron Clark Academy-Atlanta Ron Clark Academy-Atlanta (1:28)(1:28)
Rap--Stylized poetryRap--Stylized poetry
How is the Clip• engaging• accessible• connected• relevant
Modeling an appreciation for all forms Modeling an appreciation for all forms of intelligence and the wide variety of of intelligence and the wide variety of
ways students illustrate ways students illustrate understanding and mastery.understanding and mastery.
Election Video
Montreal, QuebecMontreal, QuebecUse pop culture to ¨bring it home¨
•Actor•Politician•Sportsman/Woman•Reporter/talk show host•Author•Singer•Dancer•Member of the Community (school)
Harry Potter meets Harry Potter meets TwilightTwilight
Barnhardt Video
Connect Students to the World Connect Students to the World Havana, CubaHavana, Cuba
Globalization Activity
Paris, FranceParis, France
Qu’est-ce qu’ils ont en commun?Qu’est-ce qu’ils ont en commun?
““Engaging, Accessible, & Engaging, Accessible, & Connected” (Relevant)Connected” (Relevant)
Famous African Americans
OccupationWhy are they
famous?
Language(s) Mastered
Associated Discipline
Bessie Coleman First Black woman to receive pilot’s license
French Science, Math, History
Louise Howard Latimer
Inventor, Assistant to A. G. Bell
German, French Science
Carter G. Woodson Historian, Founder of Negro History Week (later BHM)
French History
W.E. B. DuBois(Mosely painting)
First Black man to receive PhD from Harvard, writer, activist, historian
French History
Condoleeza Rice Politician, Former Secretary of State
Russian, Spanish, French Political Science, U.S. History
Maya Angelou Writer, Educator, Activist French, Spanish, Fanti, Italian, Arabic
English
James Baldwin Writer, Activist French English
Paul Robeson(Lankford/Barnhardt
skit)
Actor Conversant in over 20 languages, Arabic, Chinese, Russian, Spanish
Theater Arts
Tony Parker Athlete French Athletics
Kobe Bryant Athlete Italian Athletics
Engaging the family!Engaging the family!
Most parents are concerned about their children's well-being.
If they are not, might there be complex circumstances?
Daniel G. Solorzano and Tara J. Yosso (2001), wrote, “[My parents] were ‘involved’ in many ways undefined and unrecognized by the schools.”
First contactsWhat does “involvement,” “support,”or
“engagement” look like?Who encompasses the family/community?Be careful with assumptions and even unmerited
credit (parental involvement, reading, etc).Consider the family’s history and comfort with school
culture.Make family involvement “engaging, accessible,
connected, and relevant” (What is the purpose of having the parent/family in the classroom? What role will they serve? How can their skills and talents be utilized best?
RevisioningRevisioningHard issues, Heart answersHard issues, Heart answers
Build networks with teachers including those who are different from you.
◦ Dynamics of power (Who do you call on most often & why? With whom are you most comfortable and why? Who are your top students and why? Do you encourage students to problem-solve or do you give them the answer?) Paul Gorski
Demonstrate a standard of excellence (Have a daily outline visible for students)
Consider Equity vs. Equality Management from a cultural perspective Role of authority & presence from a cultural perspective Rolling with hot moments & sticky situations (For a northerner…) Be aware of your hot buttons & triggers Preparing underprepared students Be visible in the community Know when to refer hard issues to experts or to more capable
peers.
Hopefully this presentation will assist Hopefully this presentation will assist both teachers and students to go from both teachers and students to go from
disengagement to enchantment. disengagement to enchantment. Krishauna Hines-Gaither, Salem CollegeKrishauna Hines-Gaither, Salem College
Tamari Jenkins, Chaffey CollegeTamari Jenkins, Chaffey Collegewww.weboaal.com