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Jennifer Walker has added and Idiom Track to their wishlist Aug 13, 2011

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Ms. Jennifer Walker

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Charles E Shea Sr High School
*Class Information:*
Room Number: varies
Students per Class: 120
Class Description:
I teach English Langage Arts, English as a Second Language to entering and beginning students, and Writing Comp to all levels.
Position:
ELA/ESL
Needs:
My students needs range... my language learners need visual and audio support and access to technology that can support and excellerate language learning. All of my students are considered "At Risk" and therefore need high interest to spark motivation, and technology creates that interest. Lastly, many of my students only have access to technology in the classroom, making the need at school greater.
My Philosophy:
Students are our future, and tehnology is the future, now; Therefore we need to put technology in the hands of our students!
*Personal Information:*
Why Do I Teach?:
I teach because there is no greater pleasure or personal advancement for my students, myself, or society, than the exhange of ideas.
Percent of Students are:
At-risk: 90 %
Percent of Students are:
White/Caucasian : 5 %
Hispanic: 45 %
African American: 49 %
Asian: 1 %
Free/Reduced Lunch Program Enrollment:: 90 %
ESL Enrollment:: 80 %
Average number of students in class:: 25 students
Number of students I teach:: 125 students