Somalis and non-Somalis work together to improve the educational experiences of Somali students. Presenters discuss working with Somali parents, the relevance of Somali oral traditions in the classroom, and instruction for students who are learning English and/or have limited formal schooling.
Education 1: Working with Parents
Hodan Khalif highlights the importance of identifying Somali parent leaders who can engage those parents most in need, as well as the importance of mutual dialogue and respect between teachers and parents.
Education 2: Visual Cues for English Language Learners
Somalis and non-Somalis work together to improve the educational experiences of Somali students. Presenters discuss working with Somali parents, the relevance of Somali oral traditions in the classroom, and instruction for students who are learning English and/or have limited formal schooling.
Education 3: Lesson Without Visual Aids
Dr. Abdinur demonstrates lesson in Somali without visual aids.
Education 4: Explanation of Lesson
Dr. Abdinur and class discuss problems that arise when a child is taught academic content in a second language without visual aids.
Education 5: Lesson With Visual Aids
Dr. Abdinur demonstrates lesson in Somali with visual aids.
Education 6: Explanation of Lesson
Dr. Abdinur and class discuss how comprehension is improved with the use of visual aids.
Education 7: Communication with Parents
Dr. Abdinur explains how educators can draw upon their professional expertise in addressing Somali parents’ resistance to specialized services for their children.
School of Teaching and Learning
The Ohio State University
Email: somalistudies@ehe.osu.edu
333 Arps Hall
1945 North High Street
Columbus, Ohio 43210