21st century pillar

1. Second Language Acquisition
By : Kristin Earley
Rebekah Hale
Sarah Collins
Samanda F. F de Adams

2. Definition
 Second language acquisition or SLA is the process of learning
other languages in addition to the native language. For
instance, a child who speaks Hindi as the mother tongue starts
learning English when he starts going to school. English is
learned by the process of second language acquisition. In fact,
a young child can learn a second language faster than an adult
can learn the same language.
 Second Language acquisition is a long process, which includes
several stages.

3. Importance of Second Language Acquisition
 Respect for other ethnic groups
 Teaches understanding, tolerance, and patience
 Improves abilities in mathematics, writing, & reading
 New ways to see the world
 To understand the background of their students
 -Opens job opportunities

4. Application to 21st century education
 Learning a foreign language is not easy unless learned from
birth.
 So as educators, in today’s world, we need to provide clear
examples of learning in the classroom.
 We need to have assignments that actually allow the learner
to see their progress – unlike in years past, just bringing chips
and salsa to Spanish class and call that learning Spanish.
 We need to actually get them involved

5. Example of its Application
 An easy example of this would be to have them create a
student portfolio.They could easily track their progress of
learning from beginning to end by keeping record of
everything in their portfolio.Then as they see their progress,
they will have more encouragement to keep going.

6. Role of Technology

7. Work Cited
 Language acquisition becomes more effective when it is learned in a context.
"LanguageAcquisition" is the unconscious process that happens when
language is used in real situations and conversations, as opposed to "Language
Learning" which is the process of knowing more about a language.The
progression of the learner can be monitored with error correction and by
enhancing understanding of vocabulary and concepts. Correction in the early
stages of language learning may affect the confidence level of the student.
Natural order happens when language is learned through natural progression
by infants, young children and second language learners. Skills are developed
through interaction. Students can contribute their input that is understandable
and error free.This process will increase their skills in thinking, listening,
writing and speaking. “Affective Filter” is a screen of emotion that can actually
block language acquisition, creating embarrassment and loss of confidence to
the learner. Maximum input is achieved when “Affective Filter” is low (Krashen,
1982).
http://www.eaea.org/doc/news/Global-Trends-in-Language-Learning-in-the-21st-
Century.pdf