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Know the difference between Acquisition vs Mushfake, be aware which method of learning students are using:

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Know the difference between Acquisition vs Mushfake, be aware which method of learning students are using:

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Acquisition: a process of acquiring something subconsciously by exposure to models and a process of trial and error, without a process of formal teaching.

Though true acquisition, mushfake is probably not possible.

Mushfake Discourse: partial acquisition coupled with meta-knowledge and strategies to “make do”.

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“It is not just what you say, but how you say it.”

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“It is not just what you say, but how you say it.”

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What is important is not language, and surely not grammar, but saying (writing)-doing-being-valuing-believing-combinations known as 'Discourse' with a capital D.

A form of being in the world, forms of life which integrates words, acts, attitudes, values, beliefs, social identities, etc.

Form of identity kit which comes complete with an appropriate costume and instructions on how to act, talk, and often write, so as to take on a particular role that others will recognize.

Discourses are not mastered by overt instruction, but by enculturation into social practices through scaffolded and supported interaction with people who have already mastered the Discourse.

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In order for teachers to provide students with the proper environment where they will be able to successfully acquire literacy, it is important to take into consideration determining factors such as but not limited to: 

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In order for teachers to provide students with the proper environment where they will be able to successfully acquire literacy, it is important to take into consideration determining factors such as but not limited to: 

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Prior knowledge

Exposure: home and school

Language: English vs. Non-English

Gender: Male vs Female (standard)

Social class: High vs Middle vs Low

Ethnic background and cultural differences

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What can teachers do to further encourage student's literacy skills?

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What can teachers do to further encourage student's literacy skills?

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Promote asking questions in and out of class

Seek answers beyond what is provided

Increase student engagement

Stimulate finding new answers and solutions to already known questions

Dismiss the notion of memorization and repetition

Incorporate technology

Provide an array of literary sources