Use the CDLP Teacher Interview document for suggestive questions and interview the teacher you will be collaborating with to collect the following information:

Use the CDLP Teacher Interview document for suggestive questions and interview the teacher you will be collaborating with to collect the following information:

details about the content of the proposed or existing unit,

students’ experiences/response to content,

students’ challenges with the content, text, etc.

students’ interests, abilities and backgrounds that will inform planning instruction. Gather specific information as to what English Language Proficiency (ELP) levels are in the class, specific Individual Education Plan (IEP) focal points or any other specific needs to address. Remember that the design of the lessons should meet the needs of learners at all levels.

After interviewing the classroom teacher:

provide your questions and the teacher’s responses (see the Interview Guide)

describe the demographics of the class. Include all pertinent information such as gender, ELL, Special Needs, Gifted as a percentage.

Materials and Resources:

Ask for a copy of a teacher’s edition of the textbook or get a copy of the chapters in which you will be writing the lessons or any texts that the cooperating teacher wishes you to use. Text can be a very large and Multiliteracies definition.

Due Sunday by 11:59pm CT in week 2.

Collaborative Disciplinary Literacy Project.pdf

CDLP Teacher Interview Questions.pdf