The Assignment

Summarize this article from NAEYC’s Young Children: Voices of Immigrants Parents in Preschool Settings  by Mary Louise Hemmeter, Michaelene M. Ostrosky, Kathleen M. Artman, and Kiersten A. Kinder  Voices of Immigrant Families.pdf

Summarize the article by answering the three questions listed below. Each question should have an answer that has a minimum of 5 sentences. Please make sure you read the statement on Plagiarism. Also, do not copy and paste the article – that is plagiarism.  Title must be included.

1 What is the main focus of the article? What does the author want you to take away from your reading? Summarize this in your own words

2..What are 3 strategies that immigrant parents suggest for early childhood educators? (there are 7 discussed in the article) And what are some suggestions on how to implement the 3 ideas?

3. How do you plan on recognizing and valuing immigrant children and families in your classroom?  How will you implement the strategies/ideas (from your second paragraph) into your classroom?

(If you have difficulty accessing the pad, contact your instructor for assistance)

Grading Criteria

20 points – Three paragraphs are included, each paragraph has a minimum of five sentences

20 points – First paragraph summarizes the main focus of the article

30 points – Second paragraph summarizes three strategies from the article 

30 points – Third paragraph gives specific strategies/ideas you will use when working with young children.

Points are deducted for errors in grammar and spelling.  Points are deducted for errors in grammar and spelling.  Also noted is clarity of the summary and students comprehension of the content.