LA 2.3: Getting to Know a Second Language Learner
Learning Outcome | Pedagogical Intent | Student Position |
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Teachers will connect principles of language identity, usage, and acquisition with a second language learner. Assessment: 25 pts. TA: 30 Minutes |
Teachers can learn more about their students by practicing how to study a student, consider their supports and constraints, determine changes that will increase a student’s learning. The student studied here is presented to all students in common so they can work together to improve their skills. |
Students have had their first exposure to key concepts in second language acquisition (Communication, Pattern, and Variability) that will be revisited throughout the course. Using previous knowledge of cognitive, social/affective, and linguistic issues of development, they deepen their understanding of these critical learning domains and connect new learning to actual second language learners. |
Instructions
- Today we will consider Makoto and analyze information about her.
- For the final in this course you will study one of your students for the same purposes and in the same way as we will consider Makoto. This is practice.
- With the instructor, and using the web site https://equitypress.org/-jRt , watch together Study One, Makoto.
- Make a list of characteristics on this Worksheet that define who she is and what her needs are as a second language.
- Read the Critical Incident for Makoto for additional details about her and her needs.
- Summarize what you learn on this Worksheet.
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