Week 2 Readings and Video Lectures by Allen Wang

Predictable Routines and Signals (p. 23-27)

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Emphasizes the value of consistent classroom routines to help English learners feel safe, reducing anxiety. Predictable routines foster independence as students gain familiarity with expectations.

Total Physical Response (TPR) and TPR Storytelling (p. 28-32)

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Integrates physical movement with language learning, assisting in vocabulary retention by linking words with actions. TPR Storytelling adds narrative context to promote language acquisition through structured stories.

Modeled Talk (p. 33-37)

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Teachers demonstrate while talking to bridge language gaps, facilitating comprehension through visual cues alongside verbal instructions.

Visual Scaffolding (p. 38-41)

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Uses visual aids to support English learners by connecting images with vocabulary concepts, reinforcing comprehension through visuals.

Realia (p. 42-46)

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Involves using tangible objects to teach vocabulary and concepts, bridging the gap between language and real-world objects.

Language Proficiency and Communicative Competence (p. 40-46)

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Introduces language proficiency concepts, explaining how social language differs from academic language and emphasizing communicative competence.

Academic Language (p. 48-53)

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Discusses features of academic language necessary for English learners to succeed in classrooms.

Language and Power (p. 54-57)

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Explores how language influences social standing and identity, discussing the prestige of standard dialects.

Second Language Acquisition Theories (p. 60-69)

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Covers theories like Behaviorist, Innatist, and Interactionist perspectives, along with Krashen’s Five Hypotheses.

Factors Influencing Second Language Development (p. 73-81)

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Addresses factors impacting language acquisition, including age, personality, and sociocultural context.

Video 1: Language Acquisition Theories

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Discusses the nativist, learning, and interactionist approaches to language development. Emphasizes the importance of understanding these theories for effective teaching.

Video 2: Stages of Second Language Acquisition

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Explores the five stages of second language acquisition, drawing parallels to first language development stages. Highlights the importance of recognizing where students are in their language learning journey.

Video 3: Theories of Language Acquisition

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Summarizes behaviorist, innatist, and interactionist theories of language acquisition and their application to second language acquisition, focusing on Krashen's Five Hypotheses.

Video 4: Language vs. Dialect

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Examines the differences between languages and dialects, highlighting the complexities of language classification influenced by politics and power dynamics.

Theories of Language Acquisition:

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Behaviorist: Children imitate adults; language development is reinforced.
Innatist: Children have a language acquisition device (LAD).
Interactionist: Language learning occurs through interaction with caregivers.

Krashen's Five Hypotheses:

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Acquisition/Learning Hypothesis: Difference between acquiring and learning.
Monitor Hypothesis: Internal grammar editor.
Natural Order Hypothesis: Acquisition of rules, not learning them.
Input Hypothesis: Comprehensible Input = i + 1.
Affective Filter Hypothesis: Emotional factors affecting language acquisition.

Social and Academic Language:

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BICS (Basic Interpersonal Communication Skills): Social language used in everyday contexts.
CALP (Cognitive Academic Language Proficiency): Language necessary for academic success.