I could see posts on Moodle and wondered how this paper had such a huge impact on others - I am having issues with it - I do agree with all his points but there is something....
"Students who are empowered by their school experiences develop the ability, confidence and motivation to succeed academically" (Cummins, 1986)
I have this statement highlighted and I now realise my issue with it...I feel this is true of ALL children. I think that in a way this paper is short sighted as it is targeted at EAL only...but this statement is true for EVERY child.
I do totally agree with Cummins - I just believe it to be true for every child. It is how we "empower" our children that is where schools/educators have been mistaken. I just wish it hadn't taken so long.
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