1. With a focus on:
2. Japan
3. Sweden
4. E.G. A Swedish student could add a historical national emblem
5. A Japanese student could add a picture of Mount Fuji.
6. 1. Identify
   1. WHAT?
      1. WHO?
         1. WHEN?
            1. WHERE?
            2. WHY?
            3. HOW?
   2. Identity any ELL Students that you have. What support do they need?
      1. You! The teacher.
         1. As soon as they enter the school and your class.
            1. At school. But also talk to parents.
            2. To make sure that no student is left out. Every student should be getting the right education and the support that he/ she needs.
            3. Observe your class. Look for any students who are struggling.
            4. Find out the student's background- culture, immigration, language.
            5. Talk to the homeroom teacher and parents to see what additional support the student needs.
7. 2. Cultural Awareness
   1. WHAT?
      1. WHO?
         1. WHEN?
            1. WHERE?
            2. WHY?
            3. HOW?
   2. Learn and teach various cultures and traditions.
      1. Teachers and students
         1. Every day, especially when a new student joins the class.
            1. Inside and outside of school
            2. It is important that students are taught respect and understanding towards others. This will help create a better school environment. It will also set the values needed for the future.
            3. Give plenty of opportunities for studnets to share their cultural background and tradiitons. Guide open discussions in the classroom.
            4. Hold a "Cultural Awareness Week." Each day, students will learn about a new culture/ country. Fun activities include: wearing the attire, cooking typical foods, learning some phrases
            5. Celebrate festivals and other important events together.
            6. Watch movies, documentaries, the news (keep all positive).
8. 3. Modifying the Curriculum
   1. WHAT?
      1. WHO?
         1. WHEN?
            1. WHERE?
            2. WHY?
            3. HOW?
   2. Reflect linguistic and cultural diversity in the curriculum and in teaching.
      1. Teachers, schools, and the government.
         1. Every day
            1. In schools.
            2. Students need to feel included ad valued. They will be able to relate more to the material and also feel more motivated to learn.
            3. 1. Visual displays in the classroom. (E.G. flags and maps )
            4. Reading stories about other countries, races, cultures. (E.G. "The Forty- Seven Ronin", a Japanese story)
            5. Identify any vocabulary words or phrases that ELL might not be familiar with.
            6. Use different learning styles (E.G. formal, informal, discussions, projects, independent, group work)
9. 4. Inclusion and Collaboration
   1. WHAT?
      1. WHO?
         1. WHEN?
            1. WHERE?
            2. WHY?
            3. HOW?
   2. Give students more time to communicate and collaborate with others.
      1. Teachers and students
         1. Every day, whenever possible.
            1. Inside and outside of school.
            2. It helps with experiential learning (learn-by-doing). It also promotes social skills and team building skills.
            3. Group and pair work
            4. Projects and art work
            5. Role plays and acting
            6. Using technology together
            7. School trips
10. 5. Involving Parents and Home
    1. WHAT?
       1. WHO?
          1. WHEN?
             1. WHERE?
             2. WHY?
             3. HOW?
    2. Communicate and collaborate with others, especially parents.
       1. Teachers, students, parents, families, and the community
          1. Frequently, whenever it is convenient
             1. Inside and outside of school, at home
             2. It helps to build positive relationships. It also gives more support and ideas for tackling problems.
             3. Use contact books for daily contact between teachers, the student, and parents
             4. Regular phone calls and meetings with parents.
             5. Invite parents to school events (E.G. Charity fairs and parents day)
             6. Introduce families to each other to increase social interaction
             7. PTA meetings and parent involvement in them
             8. Provide translators when needed
11. Are all students getting a fair education? Can students comprehend the class? Can more be done?
12. Do students show a positive attitude towards other cultures and backgrounds?
    1. Culture Awareness Week
    2. Learning Swedish phrases as a class
13. Are all of the students interested in the material? Is a dynamic curriculum offered? Are there opportunities for growth?
    1. "Forty- seven Ronin" teaches students about Japanese traditions, such as "bushido", meaning honor.
14. Do the students work well together? Are there any conflicts in the class?
    1. Creative project: Students design and create a blanket that includes aspects of their home life/ background.
15. Are the parents well- informed? Is the community working together?
    1. Charity fair: Japanese parents sell traditional attire and sushi