Learning English as a second language and teaching English are not as simple as one might think. There are many processes, grammatical structures, and situations to think of before teaching the use of language. For this discussion, you are going to watch a TED Talk by a renowned author of language construction in social contexts and read a chapter from the course text. The questions you answer will be informed by these two resources. You are encouraged to reply to this discussion using Canvas’ video recording feature. How Do I Record a Video Using the Rich Content Editor as a Student?Links to an external site.provides instructions for using the Rich Content Editor in Canvas to record a video response. If you do not have a webcam, you may write your response. Respond to either the K-12 or adult learning questions, but not both.
To structure your video:
Your audience will be a group of colleagues, community members, or friends who are unfamiliar with these ideas. Be sure to explain in a way that shows that you understand and can explain the information.
Your role is that of someone who understands the information from a research perspective.
The format will be a three-paragraph written piece or a video explanation.
The purpose is to explain challenges and issues involved with learning English.
Children or Students in a K-12 Learning Context
Adult Learning Context
Watch
Pinker’s 2005 video What Our Language Habits RevealLinks to an external site.
Read from your primary text:
Chapter 3: The English Language Learner
Watch
Pinker’s 2005 video What Our Language Habits RevealLinks to an external site.
Read from your primary text:
Chapter 3: The English Language Learner
Address the following items by creating a video post in the discussion forum.
You might have heard colleagues, friends, or acquaintances proclaim that “they just need to learn English” when referring to those who do not speak English as a first language. Propose some of the complications with this statement. What are some challenges and issues involved with learning English? How might you use the information above to explain these complications?
Explain culture shock and how this might impact learning English. You might need to refer to last week’s reading.
Compare your ideas about learning English as a second language now to what they were when you started in Week 1. Have your ideas changed? Describe some ideas you did not previously consider for those who need to learn English as an additional language?
Address the following items by creating a video post in the discussion forum.
You might have heard colleagues, friends, or acquaintances proclaim that “they just need to learn English” when referring to those who do not speak English as a first language. Propose some of the complications with this statement. What are some challenges and issues involved with learning English? How might you use the information above to explain these complications?
Explain culture shock and how this might impact learning English. You might need to refer to last week’s reading.
Compare your ideas about learning English as a second language now to what they were when you started in Week 1. Have your ideas changed? Describe some ideas you did not previously consider for those who need to learn English as an additional language?
Guided Response: Review several of your classmates’ posts, and compare the information to what you wrote. What information surprises you? What is new information? What is something you had not considered before? Respond to at least two of your classmates, and provide recommendations to extend their thinking. You might consider responding to one person who chose to write about Children or Students in a K-12 Learning Context and one person who chose to write about Adult Learning Context. For distinguished peer responses, respond with a minimum of five sentences that add to the conversation, and refrain from evaluative posts (i.e., You did a good job.).
Submitting Discussion Post: Indicate if you are answering questions from the K-12 or adult perspective by using the following format for your file upload: LastNameDiscussionTitleLevel (e.g., RobinsonLanguageConstructionAdult or RobinsonLanguageConstructionK12).
Video
https://www.ted.com/talks/steven_pinker_what_our_language_habits_reveal
To structure your video:
Your audience will be a group of colleagues, community members, or friends who are unfamiliar with these ideas. Be sure to explain in a way that shows that you understand and can explain the information.
Your role is that of someone who understands the information from a research perspective.
The format will be a three-paragraph written piece or a video explanation.
The purpose is to explain challenges and issues involved with learning English.
Children or Students in a K-12 Learning Context
Adult Learning Context
Watch
Pinker’s 2005 video What Our Language Habits RevealLinks to an external site.
Read from your primary text:
Chapter 3: The English Language Learner
Watch
Pinker’s 2005 video What Our Language Habits RevealLinks to an external site.
Read from your primary text:
Chapter 3: The English Language Learner
Address the following items by creating a video post in the discussion forum.
You might have heard colleagues, friends, or acquaintances proclaim that “they just need to learn English” when referring to those who do not speak English as a first language. Propose some of the complications with this statement. What are some challenges and issues involved with learning English? How might you use the information above to explain these complications?
Explain culture shock and how this might impact learning English. You might need to refer to last week’s reading.
Compare your ideas about learning English as a second language now to what they were when you started in Week 1. Have your ideas changed? Describe some ideas you did not previously consider for those who need to learn English as an additional language?
Address the following items by creating a video post in the discussion forum.
You might have heard colleagues, friends, or acquaintances proclaim that “they just need to learn English” when referring to those who do not speak English as a first language. Propose some of the complications with this statement. What are some challenges and issues involved with learning English? How might you use the information above to explain these complications?
Explain culture shock and how this might impact learning English. You might need to refer to last week’s reading.
Compare your ideas about learning English as a second language now to what they were when you started in Week 1. Have your ideas changed? Describe some ideas you did not previously consider for those who need to learn English as an additional language?
Guided Response: Review several of your classmates’ posts, and compare the information to what you wrote. What information surprises you? What is new information? What is something you had not considered before? Respond to at least two of your classmates, and provide recommendations to extend their thinking. You might consider responding to one person who chose to write about Children or Students in a K-12 Learning Context and one person who chose to write about Adult Learning Context. For distinguished peer responses, respond with a minimum of five sentences that add to the conversation, and refrain from evaluative posts (i.e., You did a good job.).
Submitting Discussion Post: Indicate if you are answering questions from the K-12 or adult perspective by using the following format for your file upload: LastNameDiscussionTitleLevel (e.g., RobinsonLanguageConstructionAdult or RobinsonLanguageConstructionK12).
Video
https://www.ted.com/talks/steven_pinker_what_our_language_habits_reveal
