LA 4.3: How WIDA Can Help Parents
Learning Outcome | Pedagogical Intent | Student Position |
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Demonstrate knowledge of how to use family and community members as a resource in learning. Assessment: 25 pts. TA: 20 Minutes |
Teachers can assist parents in understanding exactly what they can do to work with their child at home by using WIDA parent resources. |
Students are familiar with WIDA and the testing their students are given. They will now look at the WIDA website attending to the Can-do descriptors, and then search the parent resources for ideas in helping students’ families to understand language learning levels and how to help their child in learning. |
Instructions
- In your group, go to the portion of the WIDA website that provides information about Can-do descriptors for various grades and levels. This link will take you there.
- After you review the Can-do Descriptors, go to the WIDA resources website from this link. Click on download and read through the information about engaging families.
- Discuss in your group the resources you found and how you will use them in your work with parents.
- Be prepared to share your ideas with the whole group.
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