My students need headphones to listen to their interactive learning material. Many of the students struggle with reading grade level content material. Having headphones will support their auditory learning, and support their vocabulary development.
This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because
it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.
My Students
As a teacher in a high poverty school district (approximately 100% of students receive free lunch), some of my students are faced with challenges both in and out of the classroom. Despite the many challenges they endure, they come to school daily, ready to learn something new!
Some of my students have never traveled beyond their local community- leaving them with limited experiences.
In turn, our school works hard to bring a global perspective into the classroom environment through books, music, and technology. From the moment the children walk into the classroom door, the primary focus of their day is to engage in the learning process despite the daily troubles they may face beyond the school building.
My Project
Having headphones and student white boards will allow the students to engage in the learning process using varied intelligences: auditory learning, kinesthetic learning, and visual learning. As previously noted, some of the students struggle to comprehend grade level reading material. As a consequence, the headphones will provide the children with the opportunity to engage with content material on a personal level, in addition to infuse them with the opportunity to develop their vocabulary skills during technology engagement.
Students reading comprehension and use of note taking skills will be transformed when using the headphones and whiteboards to enhance their learning experiences.
Giving low-income students access to enhanced technology, such as headphones to personalize the learning experience is an investment in their future.
Nearly all students from low‑income households
Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more
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