REID Case Study

ECE 7513 Diversity & Global Education

Fall 2013

Introduction School located in

Doraville, GA Title I Population

85% Hispanic 9% Black 4% Asian 2% White

Demographics 4% Students with

Disabilities 95%

Free/Reduced Lunch

60% Limited English

42% EIP

Sample Classroom 24 students

83% Hispanic 12% Black 5% Asian 5% Special Education 13 girls 11 boys 88% ESOL 63% EIP services

Philosophy“A teacher is not only skilled in an

instructional method but also capable of loving all children. The love of humankind is

necessary for successful teaching.

For example, if a child is hungry, feed them before you attempt to teach. If a child is

frightened, comfort them before you attempt to teach.”

- Pestalozzi -

Case Study Tika, a 5 year-old kindergarten female Nepali ESOL student EIP student Tier II RTI process

Case Study cont… This case study focused on her basic

skills. Letters Letter sounds Numbers

I focused on Tier II RTI intervention strategies

No parental involvement due to a language barrier

Nepali Culture Nepalis do not eat

beef because the cow is considered sacred.

Marriages are arranged

Patriarchal society Practice Hindu

Mothers are the primary providers of childcare

Authority in the house depends on seniority

Structured education system

Conclusion Continue to tutor Tika Help her with language and social skills She is more interested in learning than

before

Questions Where does she get her aggressive

nature from when the women in her culture are not aggressive?

What is her father’s role in her education and her disciplining at home?

How can I provide more support to pull Tika up to the kindergarten grade level?