Language Ideologies by Santiago Parra Giraldo

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Understanding, fluency in L1 can help learners make connections in L2

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Language is a resource because it gives you access to other things. You must use language in order to ask for things or share your needs/wants.

Language is meant for communication, which is only functional when people speak the SAME language. This limitation prevents communication and learning when people speak different languages.

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Students and families have the right to use and maintain their native languages (i.e., not losing their native language for English or other dominant language), as well as equitable access to interpreters/translators for support with communication.

Problem

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Language as a problem forces us to focus on language issues and problems rather than focusing on the root cause of not meeting the basic needs for someone to learn. Language can often hinder and disrupt the learning environment

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A second language is considered an obstacle to learning in the societal language (English) and do well academically

Language as a Problem

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Language as a problem would mean viewing language as a barrier to learning, a hindrance to understanding, and a drain on time and resources.

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Language is something that can be used to meet needs of people and communities.

People can use all the language registers/languages that they have to communicate.

Resource

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it helps make connections for students and create diversity which should be seen as an asset rather than deficit.

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Students' home languages ignored in education process since mainstream education ideologies place emphasis on the dormant language as a means for teaching and learning.

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All languages are important and have value in cultures, regardless of orientation.