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Day 21
Day 21
Observations of classes (7th grade English and 11th grade English social studies
Topics = 1) inventions and 2) multiculturalism in the United States
Inclusion classroom with diverse students difficult to tell which students received modifications
because teacher integrated instruction and activities well
Student Q+A with guests favorite tv shows/YouTube channels, do you own a gun?
Social studies lesson questions about immigration and diversity in US and Germany
Chance for students to practice and understand English (excited they could communicate with
and understand native-speakers from US)
School Tour
Level 1 state funding; high proportion of low income, single parent households
District with higher amounts of poverty, immigration, crime, social stigmas (inner city)
Libraries, computer rooms, smart boards, machinery equipment, art supplies, zoo, etc.
Comprehensive school vs. gymnasium differences (testing, vocational/abitur tracks)
School old building (70s) designed like ship; large open spaces; heavy construction, windows
protected heritage status (cant change blue and orange paint scheme)
Refugees/immigration greatest advantage (diversity) and disadvantage (tensions and
conflicts); sense of community teachers want to be there
Multi-culturalism
Gymnasium vs Stadteillschule
30% decide to move on through grade 11 and take Abitur
Vocational training machines
6 art rooms, zoo, extracurricular organizations, auditoriums (drama) and
performances/speeches; cafeteria, music room, recording equipment