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IDENTIFIED NEEDS:
There is a need for supplementary support in science for second-language learners who have difficulty accessing concepts in rapid technical lectures. Familiarity with the names, concepts and interrelationships of these fundamental particles in the first language as well as the 2nd establishes a framework which allows the student whether child or adult, to fit new information into an understandable context.
HOW THE PROJECT WILL MEET THOSE NEEDS:
This workshop will take current research, organize it, and present it to 2nd language learners in a restructured framework of concepts so the student can see where the new information fits in. Many of our best students in Chemistry are Spanish speakers who have only recently bridged into academic classes like college-preparatory Chemistry. Theirs is a mighty struggle with difficult highly technical concepts presented in lecture material. Prior to their taking Chemistry, or even at the end, their access to material is heightened when they are presented the concepts in English but ALSO in their first language as well.
The workshops at each level will provide a highly structured concept presentation, overhead graphics, a package of all classroom materials including the text, two teachers (one English, one Spanish), and a classroom facilitator who organizes the workshop. Students will leave with a solid foundation for learning Chemistry and with a new perception of themselves as confident learners and potential scientists. The advancement of WORLD UNDERSTANDING begins with SELF-RESPECT and ACCESS to lift oneself OUT OF POVERTY. EDUCATION is a KEY pathway which can accomplish both.
SUSTAINABILITY:
This workshop is intended to be the first of an ongoing series of workshops occurring annually in support of 2nd language learners in our community interested in preparing for and improving their skills in science.
ADVERTISING/COMMUNITY OUTREACH:
Flyers (sample attached) sent to schools to recruit learners through counselors and PTA's. Follow-up print coverage aimed at increasing Rotary Awareness both at District and Club level. Local Orange Newspaper coverage, Channel 3 VPCATV Documentary, article in Villa Park monthly magazine and possibly D-5320 monthly newsletter coverage.
TIMELINE:
August- team building and research..
September-writing/review/revision/finalize English version; team meeting:
October- submit English version for production; translate Spanish, team meeting
November- submit Spanish version for production. Team meeting See sample flyer.
December- final proofing copies for print; team meeting, finalize outreach
January- team meeting: review student applications.
February- Learning Packages for students assembled
March- See sample syllabus attached.
Workshop 1: twenty High School students
Workshop 2: twenty Middle School students
Workshop 3: twenty Adult students
April- team meeting: analysis of assessments; prepare of report to Rotary District 5320
May- submit Final report to Rotary District 5320
FUNDS WILL BE USED FOR:
60 X $18.42/BOOK Spanish $1105.00
60 X $18.42/BOOK English $1105.00
Writing English version 150.00
Translation Spanish version 150.00
60 Student notebooks (ACS) 0.00
60 pen/highlighter/red pen(ACS) 0.00
Periodicity handouts (ACS) 0.00
Workshop Coordinator/3 wkshps 100.00
Teaching Honorariums:
3 workshops $50@ teacher/English150.00
3 workshops $50@ teacher/Spanish150.00
Facility cost $25 X 3 = 75.00
60 Periodic Tables Sargent Welch 25.00
TOTAL: $3010.00
HOW CLUB MEMBERS WILL BE INVOLVED:
Up to ten Villa Park Rotary Club Members will be involved in this process of completing this project; these functions will include workshop coordination, advertising and community outreach, writing, translating, teaching, greeting, and assisting in preparing the final report due May 31st, 2014.
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