21st century education pillar

1. 21st Century Learning
Language acquisition
MacKenzie Britton
Amber Wolfe
Kelsey McClung
Emily Jarvie

2. Define
 Language acquisition- the process of learning
a native or second language in education, but
also learning culture and customs and being
more aware of differences.

3. Role/importance in 21st century
education
 Globalization
 People from other countries coming in
 Knowing how to communicate
 Learning about different cultures, religions,
customs that are foreign to us.

4. Technology
 Microphones
 Social Media
 Electric Translator on computer
 Movie in another language
 Podcast

5. Podcast
 This technology makes it easier for students
to learn because they can rewind the podcast
over and over until they understand the
material or slow it down so it is easier to
comprehend
 Also in this podcast will have more
information not just on the language but other
aspects that make cultures different.

6. Conclusion
 In the education system today it is important
to incorporate language acquisition because
the world is changing and becoming not just
English-based for working class.
 Other languages are being used more now
like Spanish and Mandarin.

7. Work Cited
 www.encycolpedia2.thefreedictionary.com
 http://www.readinghorizons.com/blog/post/201
2/05/02/Classroom-Practices-Language-
Acquisition-ESL-Students.aspx
 http://www.infoplease.com/ipa/A0775272.html