Welcome! Fall 2009

Welcome to our class blog. I can't wait to read and discuss with you here. Although I'm sure you don't need it, here's a reminder about norms:


-Keep it professional.

Remember that the world is your audience, and that you're representing not only yourself and LSU, but the teaching profession. What we may know is intended as a joke could appear to be utterly serious to somebody who's never met you.



-Keep it topical.


This is a forum for discussing articles and issues raised by them related to language development and diversity. Make sure your postings and comments are relevant.



-Protect your anonymity, as well as that of others. 


Use either first or last names in posts, but not both.



-Seek to understand before seeking to be understood. 


Voicing disagreement is productive. In order to keep it that way, make sure you understand the point with which you disagree before offering your alternative. It's always a good idea to ask for clarification.




-Hold each other to high standards.


Push each other's thinking. Don't let assumptions go unquestioned. Ask tough and interesting questions. Make connections to other ideas we've talked about. Challenge yourself to think deeply about these issues, rather than simply getting the grade.