Building Language Awareness by https://padlet.com/marmednic/rm5n2rflpo07vail Module 2 en-us 2020-08-03 02:36:35 UTC 2025-11-23 01:04:54 UTC hello@padlet.com Introduction marmednic https://padlet.com/marmednic/rm5n2rflpo07vail/wish/667677535 The focus is the need to be aware of specific language within the context that is the awareness, the attention and noticing of the particular features of language that add to learning. 
It is important to pay attention to language form for example grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation. 
Research shows the selectively focus on aspects  of language use withing a given content can be more effective. 

]]> 2020-08-03 02:41:45 UTC https://padlet.com/marmednic/rm5n2rflpo07vail/wish/667677535 Building Language Awareness marmednic https://padlet.com/marmednic/rm5n2rflpo07vail/wish/667682049 Language input must be in context. 
Context should reflect language that learners are most likely to use.
Language practice in context should be accompanied by conscious effort, learner reflection on that practice. 
  ]]> 2020-08-03 02:48:13 UTC https://padlet.com/marmednic/rm5n2rflpo07vail/wish/667682049 Module Focus-Introduction marmednic https://padlet.com/marmednic/rm5n2rflpo07vail/wish/667685799 Some characteristics of language awareness include: 
1. The use of meta-language to talk about language and language forms. 
2. Training the learners to become better, more conscious participants in their own learning. They do the work. 
3. A balance of inductive, and deductive techniques to focus on specific aspects of language
4. Focus on appropiateness of use both situational and cultural
5. The use of comprehensible input in the form of materials from authentic sources from the local environment and from the internet. ]]> 2020-08-03 02:54:21 UTC https://padlet.com/marmednic/rm5n2rflpo07vail/wish/667685799 Classroom Techniques marmednic https://padlet.com/marmednic/rm5n2rflpo07vail/wish/667691926 1. Look for example of learners using previous information to understand and make use of new information. 
2. Pair and group work for collaborative "discoveries" about language and content.
3. Information from authentic souces for language practice with attention to form, content, and pragmatics. ]]> 2020-08-03 03:04:11 UTC https://padlet.com/marmednic/rm5n2rflpo07vail/wish/667691926 Summary marmednic https://padlet.com/marmednic/rm5n2rflpo07vail/wish/667698944 1. Reading 
2. Guided discussion students related their own travel experiences and how they felt about them.
3. Students work in group to create a travel plan on their own.
4. Teachers provided the necessary support or awareness for vocabulary, organization and writing.]]> 2020-08-03 03:15:37 UTC https://padlet.com/marmednic/rm5n2rflpo07vail/wish/667698944 Conclusion marmednic https://padlet.com/marmednic/rm5n2rflpo07vail/wish/667703449 The successful learner must also understand the multiple meanings and uses of that item in a variety of contents. ]]> 2020-08-03 03:22:37 UTC https://padlet.com/marmednic/rm5n2rflpo07vail/wish/667703449