Kim's review of Rich
Rich, the detail in your interview is excellent. The insight you provide is awesome. The student’s responses on immigration were shocking and almost knee-jerk. It makes me wonder what it takes “to break the chain”. The statement you made about the teacher taking more “tempered opinions” hit home with me, I need to do the same. From the reader’s viewpoint, I found your interview very engaging.I liked the feasibility study, or conclusion you had to your interview, I think that is important, and I need to do the same.
What’s nice about reviewing others is you can see what you forgot. (Does that make sense?)
The Shining Uncut and Lounge Lizard were comical. It’s always nice to have a little humor interjected.
If I remember correctly, in your introduction, you stated how frustrated you were with students who use technology (cell phones, etc.) during class. At that point I just wanted to tell you that college in no different. There are classes I sit in where the students are doing everything but paying attention. This can also be disturbing to those sitting around them. I don’t always think students realize this.
Case Study Feedback.
This is a very pertinent case study. I just finished my second semester in Spanish and it helped me with my English grammar and sentence structure (I think).
I have only two grammatical suggestions. I marked up a hard copy and will give it to you in class.
- On page 2 you mention the anagram “ESOL” before telling the reader on the following page what it stands for.
- On page 3 I’m bothered by two sentences, in paragraph 3 and 4, that end with--,for example.
On the same page you mention that the program “focus is teaching English language skills and American culture.” I would really like to know what they teach that constitutes “American Culture”, KC and the Sunshine Band? I only ask this because there are times I think “white Anglo-Saxons” are totally devoid of culture. Black Americans and Hispanic Americans seem to have more culture.
I like your honesty when you stated “I overshot my target”. Your writing is clear, concise and honest.
I don’ think it is bad thing that you digress about the “latent discrimination” you encountered. I would have liked to see you expand on the topic. Until we can talk about it, what will change?
You show excellent detail and imagery when describing the kids and the classroom.
Remember Rich, Ben-Ten rules!
Great Job!
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