User talk:Salex008

Welcome Sommer,

I couldn't agree more about the necessity for children to start learning a second language at an early age. Before I took this job teaching ECI 301 at ODU, I wanted to start a bilingual school for babies. Yes, babies. My plan was for Chinese. There's no denying China's emergence as a world power and I think American children who grow up being able to speak Chinese and having a fundamental understanding of the Chinese culture would have a tremendous advantage. I think learning both could be accomplished through a bilingual school/day-care. Babies and young children automatically learn the language and culture of their care-takers. Children enrolled in a program taught half the day by native Chinese speakers and half the day by native English speakers would have the benefits of both languages and both cultures. I saw this happen when I worked at a pre-school in Budapest, Hungary. Many of the children had one parent from one culture and the other parent from another. They entered our pre-school - often to learn a third language- fully bilingual. Jenniferjkidd (talk) 17:58, 25 May 2008 (UTC)

Hi Sommer,

Sounds interesting to work in a library. I can imagine that the customers you receive can have a wide rang of personalities. The tea vice, well it can't be too bad since there are far worse addictions. Also, your not the only one with a "wondering" mind. Personally, I feel that people with interests which vary and change often make the most interesting people. It keeps you busy and provides a life full of excitement and wonder.

Your educational philosophy is GREAT! I think your experience has paid off well. I am interested in seeing more on the No Child Left Behind issue since it is very important. The politicians keep attempting to make it out as a great thing but every teacher I have spoken to seem to think it is horrible.

Thanks, Lumsden232 (talk) 19:04, 28 May 2008 (UTC)

Sommer, I agree with a lot of things that you have said in your educational philosophy. I agree that kids should be grouped with children of their ability. I agree that kids learn better through each other through group activities. I also liked that you are a librarian, I'am complete oposite of you. I'm not a very quiet person, I like to talk alot even if it is just with myself. :) I also have a wondering mind. I like the fact that you are a writter. I wish I could be more like you in that department. English and writting are not my forte. Best of luck, Cwhit107 (talk) 23:15, 31 May 2008 (UTC)

Hi Sommer, I really agree with the fact that children need to learn a second language as soon as they can I work in a day care and we make sure not only are we teaching all the children english and spanish but we are also teaching them sign language. I also enjoyed reading your educational philosophy including your stance on NCLB. Good Luck this yearSwrig020 (talk) 11:44, 1 June 2008 (UTC)