Chart Theories and Methods

Theories and Methods Overview for Teaching Second Language As you complete the readings, you are to complete the chart. Use this chart as a references sheet for this course. Respond to the prompt at the end of the chart. METHOD EMPHASIS TEACHER ACTIVITIES LEARNER ACTIVITIES INTENDED OUTCOMES Grammar- Translation To enable students to read and translate written text. To translate from a foreign language to native language. Subject Vocabulary words practice Students can use 5 of the vocabulary words and translate then into their native language. This would enable students to read and enable learned vocabulary. The Natural Approach This method is based on communication skills. It teaches a language by hearing and communicating in the language the student is trying to learn. Subject Vocabulary words practice. Teacher models how to say and give examples of words. Student have practice with words to help with subject content. Total Physical Response (TPR) This method uses motion and learning and the initial learning of a new language. Using hand motions to teach erosion and weathering Student prompted to show hand motion of erosion and weathering every time it is heard in the lesson These actions boost learning of language and vocabulary.

Language Experience Approach This method has students to practice words and concepts in which they are familiar. This is an experience in which the student has already had to build vocabulary Science-Electricity lesson Ask students about what uses electricity in their home. Students can turn and talk or make a list of things that uses electricity in their home. This helps student to practice familiar words by connecting with home experiences. Cognitive Academic Language Learning Approach (CALLA) This method provides face to face conversation. It teaches ELL’s how to use learning strategies for language and content. Integrate academic language into daily practice Word wall integration This allows students to use learning strategies in their content and language. When the teacher understands the levels of linguistic proficiency of an ELL student, they will be more competent at differentiating instruction to promote academic achievement. After reading the article on the Stages of Second Language Acquisition, assess the stage of second language acquisition of an ELL student your classroom.  Describe the stage of language acquisition and explain how you can differentiation instruction to promote learning.  What teaching and learning strategies would you include in your lessons?  How can this increase student participation? How can this make the student feel more confident? (Note, if you do not currently have an ELL student, choose a student that may be performing below grade level and apply this same concept. (Minimum 250 words) As the language acquisitions are multiple classroom experiences provided through “student centered” and “ hands on” curriculum allows the ELL students to learn new content. Differentiation in instruction through accommodations promote learning. Accommodations would create learning opportunities that make allowances for individual students to have equal access to academic content.