Ch1 Flashcards
What are 4 misconceptions about SLA?
1) Exposure and immersion make SLA “automatic”
2) One size fits all
3) Adapted instruction is a natural part of “good teaching”
4) Effective instruction means non-verbal teaching
What are two problems with “Exposure and immersion make SLA “automatic”?
1) Exposure is school is nowhere near what a 5 year old has in the native language
2) Exposure must be comprehensible necessitating 2nd-language-teaching instruction
Can any teacher just teach EL’s effectively?
No. A specific skill set is required.
Why doesn’t effective instruction mean “nonverbal teaching” (2)?
1) The language must be taught directly
2) ELD classrooms require modified instruction in English
Why isn’t it true that for SLA, one size fits all and give 4 examples of why?
Learning rates differ. 1) Literacy in the 1st language 2) Success in prior education 3) Learning style diversity 4) Differing social skills
By 2025, how many children will initially be identified as EL’s? What percentage is hispanic?
1 in 4
71%
What percent of US population including Puerto Rico has a home language that isn’t English?
20%
Between 2000-2010 how much did the Hispanic population grow?
40%
Between 2005-2050, what percentage of the population growth will be Latino?
60%
How should you handle the names for EL’s (3)?
1) Pronounce it correctly
2) Get the order correct
3) Don’t use nicknames unless the family approves
What is unique about Vietnamese names?
The “same” names in a different order –> different person
What two things are true about Puerto Rican names
1) Father’s, them mother’s surname
2) If two given names, must use both
Discuss the statement, SLA is easier for children (5)
1) “Critical period”, prior to puberty is not proven
2) Children L2 is more basic and can appear more fluent than it is
3) A child’s silence often indicates a lack of understanding
4) Phonology (accents) tend to be better
5) Adults learn more skillfully
How do adults learn more skillfully than children (3)
1) Memory strategies
2) General language experience
3) self-discipline
What can the use of L1 to support L2 instruction reduce?
Anxiety
Is L1 proficiency a predictor for L2 proficiency?
Yes
What is the difference between Limited and Proficient (Additive) Bilingualism?
With LB, a student may develop low levels of proficiency in both. With additive (proficient), students attain high levels of proficiency in both
What can be done to promote additive bilingualism? (3)
1) Have visitors who speak L1 talk to the class about the importance of being proficient in 2 languages
In both L1 and L2
2) Send newsletters home
3) Ensure school and community libraries have both