The concept of "Funds of Knowledge," developed by Luis Moll and colleagues, challenges the deficit model often applied to minority families. How can an English teacher effectively apply this concept t

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The concept of "Funds of Knowledge," developed by Luis Moll and colleagues, challenges the deficit model often applied to minority families. How can an English teacher effectively apply this concept to strengthen the relationship between the school and the families of ESL students?

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By identifying and validating the historically accumulated and culturally developed bodies of knowledge and skills essential for household functioning (e.g., agriculture, carpentry, medicine) possessed by the families, and integrating this knowledge into the English curriculum.

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By asking parents to sign a contract pledging to speak only English at home to ensure that the "fund" of linguistic exposure is maximized for the student.

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By offering workshops to teach parents "correct" parenting skills and standard English, assuming that their home environment lacks the necessary cultural capital for academic success.

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By creating a database of the parents' professions solely for the purpose of asking for career day volunteers, without integrating their expertise into the daily syllabus.

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By organizing fundraising events where parents can donate money to the school, thereby creating a "fund" of financial resources to buy better English textbooks.

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