The Importance Of Language In Education

Language is an object that is central to human lives as it is perhaps the most significant cultural tool that separates humans from any other species (Evans, 2014). As language is multimodal, it is often described as a combination of words, sounds, gestures and images created by the mind, used in context with the assistance of objects, actions and interactions (Gee & Hayes, p. 7, 2011). The topics discussed in this essay will demonstrate the importance of language as both an object and as a social process, as a teacher’s approach to diversity in the classroom can be either damaging to a student’s educational experience or uplifting and positive.

In their opinion in countries that English is not their native language it has negative impact on culture and mother tongue. However, there are many reasons that demonstrated that use of English as a medium of instruction have positive impact on everyone’s life. As a study clearly says that student has the ability and skills to learn many languages (Begg, 2012). He adds that teaching a language in schools as a first or second language qualitatively vary because if all higher-study materials are in English so students to needs to be proficient in that language and that transition is smooth from school to college or college to university. In addition he clearly mentioned that” Junking English as a medium of education will only push us back”. For instance, there are many people he studied in English that now became successful in their life, Indira Gandhi, Jyoti Basu, Ratan Tata, Sunil Gavaskar, Amitabh Bachchan and a million of people who are leaders and successful (Begg, 2012). Therefore, all of these researches widely declare that English as a medium of instruction has benefits to improve educational system of and to develop a country that English is not their native

Meanwhile two groups came in existence. One group was the ‘Anglicists’ advocated the revival of English and second was the ‘Orientalists’ who advocated the revival of Sanskrit and Persian learning in India but the noted Hindu leaders like Raja Ram Mohan Roy and Christian missionaries like William Carey advocated Western education through the medium of English. and thus a controversy arose between these groups. It withheld the smooth progress of English in India.

Context is also significant in determining what type of language is appropriate in a specific setting. Consider how an individual’s language changes according to the social environment. An example of this is the difference between how someone might speak to a friend over coffee and how they speak during a job interview. To put this in an educational setting, how an early childhood educator would speak to their students, opposed to the language used by a high school educator. Emmitt, Zbaracki, Komesaroff and Pollock (2010) noted that there are multiple versions of language within the English language (p. 50). Each profession develops a jargon specific to their field. This is known as ‘discourse’, described by Flowerdew (2012) as “language in its context of use.” (p. 1). Understanding the discourse specific to a field of interest enables an individual to interact and participate within that setting (Flowerdew, 2012, p. 1). For example, the education profession uses a discourse which includes terms such as pedagogy, curriculum, and syllabus. When interacting professionally within an education Discourse, it is expected that these terms are understood in context.

Language is the universal connection that brings all humans together. We share this common ground to communicate. The three major points that I would like to focus on are: How does language influence our culture? Does it define us, or does it refine us? And lastly, the impact that language has on our societies.

Language is crucial in an elementary classroom. Language is used in every aspect of the teaching realm whether it is speaking, reading, or writing. There is some sort of communication present at all times. Immediately upon thinking of language within an elementary classroom the first thought is generally the subject of language arts. Within this domain students learn how to read, write, and speak. In reality, there is not a single subject in elementary school in which a student is not using language in some way. Because of this we, as teachers, need to be precise and predetermine what it is we teach and how we teach it. Many instructors lean towards

Entrepreneurship is regarded as one of the most important determinants of the industrial growth of the country.The dearth of the entrepreneul and managerial skills is one of the most common problems being faced by all under developed economies.Moreover,the potential for the employment of students graduating from professional colleges is enormous,but one major handicap which many of them face is poor communicative ability in English.Proficiency in English is recognised globally as a pre-requisite for entry into the work place.Since English plays a key role in the domains of entrepreneurship,corporate sectors and international business,its use has to be standardised,simplified,made more functional and intelligible. Students of professional colleges need a great deal of help in improving their ability in English language proficiency so as to entrepreneur and obtain easier entry into the corporate world.Proficiency in communication skills develops ability to grasp opportunities to offer economic advantages, maximising gains and above all building confidence in every individual that one could make things happen.

Teaching language is noted as one of difficult activities for teachers. It is therefore very necessary to device the right techniques and strategies are for effective delivery of language instruction especially in English. The popularity of English language is well acclaimed all over the world, therefore there is the need for teachers to teach and arouse students’ interest in order for the objectives of the lesson to be achieved in the classroom. Usually due to the difficulties in learning, English language can make students lose their interest especially when there seems to be conflict between the students’ perceived objectives of the language learning and the curricular objectives. Interest is one of the strongest motivations for learning English. Motivation has long been identified as one of the main factors affecting English language learning (Gardner, 1985). Parsons, Hinson and Brown (2001) define motivation as an important component or factor in the learning process. Learning and motivation have the same importance in order to achieve something. Learning makes it possible to gain new knowledge and skills and motivation pushes to go through the learning process (Wimolmas, 2013). Ellis (1997) stated that as teachers, there is the need to explore more fully the factors that are involved in motivating students to perform tasks well because this is something that teachers have some control over. Such factors include the opinions of students and teachers about the

“The land flourished because it was fed from so many sources-because it was nourished by so many cultures and traditions and peoples” (Johnson). In today’s society, immigration is a controversial topic. Regardless of current views towards immigration, the nation is experiencing a daily influx of immigrants, particularly those with Hispanic heritage. To address this dramatic increase, a new program, The Influential, is effectively working to educate both U.S. citizens and immigrants. Instead of students taking two years of Spanish in high school, students will be mandated to take Spanish in the fifth grade and above. The Influential program focuses primarily on school aged children, affecting change in the mindsets of the nation’s youth that will carry the country into a more culturally aware future.

Teachers need a pedagogy that embraces cultural enabling respectful cross-cultural relationships that giving presence to the Indigenous community in the school (State Government of Victoria, 2017). The What Works Program, 12ccanoes.com.au, Stolen Generation testimonials, ABC Splash and Kids Matter offer information to help achieve this best practice.

en the human populations for the reason that this language is the second most used worldwide meaning that more people are starting to use it as a base where in a near future this language will be required to be able to get a well-paid job.

Whether one wants to travel, find a job, or find entertainment, the English language will most likely be somewhat involved. This comes as no surprise since English has been referred to as the unofficial language of globalization (Corrêa De Almeida). Globalization is attractive to many because, “it is the interaction and integration among the people, companies, and governments of different nations” (Globalization 101, 2016). With this in mind many seek to learn English to gain better job opportunities or to simply have access to worldly entertainment. English as second language (ESL) education techniques now become the center of attention in order to satisfy the demand for effective English learning as a foreign language. ESL

Language is a means of expression. We express our feelings, emotions, thoughts, needs, desires etc. in words, symbols and gesture which is considered as language. Language can be defined as verbal, physical, biologically innate, and a basic form of communication. Culture is the characteristics of a particular group of people, defined by everything from language, religion, cuisine, social habits, music and arts. Thus culture finds its expression in language; so, learning a new language without familiarity with its culture remains incomplete. This paper aims at defining culture, its relationship with language and what role it plays in teaching and learning language.

The English language plays an unparalleled role in the educational system, mass media, courts, administration, commerce and industry in India. English has formed a deep psychological association with most Indians. It is firmly believed that a thorough knowledge of English is indispensable if one wants to come up in life. But the same kind of English cannot be taught to students belonging to different streams, in other words, the English that we teach our young students must suit their tastes and serve their needs.

In India, parents choose English as the medium of instruction for their children because English is the language of computers, language of business, language of science and technology and the list is endless. By grasping the mind-set of the parents and societal needs, the schools in India try to be monolingual by aspiring to fulfil the wish and objective of the parents. But the Indian societies are multilingual and hence the children who hail from diverse background fail to adapt to changes. The children who have been trained to think in their mother-tongue feel depressed and agitated when they are compelled to learn in English. On the other hand the students who learn in their mother-tongue are compelled to join in English