So, I've been thinking; I was reading these last few readings and wondering where the line is drawn. "What Line?" Well, if we have an entire class of ESL students or L2 students (when did that become a thing, by the way?) I would understand the necessity for patience, understanding, and overall compassion for students. However, when faced with *dun dun dunnnn* DIVERSITY in the classroom - where do we decide to impose the same requirements on the other students as the general? I understand it's up to the students to meet the requirements of the class as the syllabus dictates, but I was thinking of how this would pertain to k-12 students. My only real concern on the topic is the thought that I would be invoking the lich known as No Child Left Behind. I care for my kids, and I care that they learn - but how do we balance the work so everyone has a chance to learn and earn equally?
"If one student suffers, that one is too many" - (fr. Matsuda & Hammill)
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