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I made this presentation as part of a M.A. course entitled Material development in second/foreign language teaching, taught by professor Rubena St. Louis.
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The World Is Not Flat (Rossomondo & Lord, ACTFL2015)Gillian Lord
Language educators are eager to transform their teaching by embracing new technologies, be they digital tools, Web-based resources, or ancillaries that accompany textbook packages. While there is no doubt that digital materials facilitate opportunities for exposing learners to authentic language and structuring interaction at a distance, many wonder when and how these technologies will cease to be add-ons begin to serve a more integrative function in transforming language teaching and learning.
In this session we propose that the paper-based textbook has outlived its usefulness in today’s world, logistically and pedagogically. We focus on two aspects of the future paperless classroom: what students do on their own time and how; and what can be done during class time and how. Specific examples are provided from an existing digital learning environment and a project in development in Spanish, but the theoretical and practical principles are applicable to any language and level.
I made this presentation as part of a M.A. course entitled Material development in second/foreign language teaching, taught by professor Rubena St. Louis.
Linguistically Responsive Teaching: Strategies to Support International Stude...LearningandTeaching
Margot Volem, M.Ed., Student Success Manager at the Global Student Success Program, presents key theories in second language acquisition research (SLA). Full of vivid examples, Margot brings SLA theories to life, and discusses the limitations of some theories, while highlighting how other theories shed light on complex processes that go on when multilingual learners learn content in a new language. The lecture connects theories to concrete best practices in the classroom, to paint a comprehensive picture of how theory connects to practice.
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• Provides cultural information
• Process vs. product oriented
• Focus on social aspect of learning L2
• Embedding real-life context
• Focus on negotiation of meaning vs. accuracy
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• Emphasis on pair/group work
• Use of authentic materials/situations
• Provides cultural information
• Process vs. product oriented
• Focus on social aspect of learning L2
• Embedding real-life context
• Focus on negotiation of meaning vs. accuracy
For those ELT teachers who are carrying out reading classes at the level of primary school or teaching ELLs, I highly recommend you to peruse and take a look at this approach because it focuses on the teaching of language arts, which is the teaching reading and writing.
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This talk describes how a large language program has adapted process-genre writing pedagogy to its local context, in light of some limitations. Presenters explain how the writing curriculum is organized, providing practical examples of tasks that engage students in all the stages of the writing process.
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The Roman Empire, a vast and enduring power, stands as one of history's most remarkable civilizations, leaving an indelible imprint on the world. It emerged from the Roman Republic, transitioning into an imperial powerhouse under the leadership of Augustus Caesar in 27 BCE. This transformation marked the beginning of an era defined by unprecedented territorial expansion, architectural marvels, and profound cultural influence.
The empire's roots lie in the city of Rome, founded, according to legend, by Romulus in 753 BCE. Over centuries, Rome evolved from a small settlement to a formidable republic, characterized by a complex political system with elected officials and checks on power. However, internal strife, class conflicts, and military ambitions paved the way for the end of the Republic. Julius Caesar’s dictatorship and subsequent assassination in 44 BCE created a power vacuum, leading to a civil war. Octavian, later Augustus, emerged victorious, heralding the Roman Empire’s birth.
Under Augustus, the empire experienced the Pax Romana, a 200-year period of relative peace and stability. Augustus reformed the military, established efficient administrative systems, and initiated grand construction projects. The empire's borders expanded, encompassing territories from Britain to Egypt and from Spain to the Euphrates. Roman legions, renowned for their discipline and engineering prowess, secured and maintained these vast territories, building roads, fortifications, and cities that facilitated control and integration.
The Roman Empire’s society was hierarchical, with a rigid class system. At the top were the patricians, wealthy elites who held significant political power. Below them were the plebeians, free citizens with limited political influence, and the vast numbers of slaves who formed the backbone of the economy. The family unit was central, governed by the paterfamilias, the male head who held absolute authority.
Culturally, the Romans were eclectic, absorbing and adapting elements from the civilizations they encountered, particularly the Greeks. Roman art, literature, and philosophy reflected this synthesis, creating a rich cultural tapestry. Latin, the Roman language, became the lingua franca of the Western world, influencing numerous modern languages.
Roman architecture and engineering achievements were monumental. They perfected the arch, vault, and dome, constructing enduring structures like the Colosseum, Pantheon, and aqueducts. These engineering marvels not only showcased Roman ingenuity but also served practical purposes, from public entertainment to water supply.
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Dear Dr. Kornbluth and Mr. Gorenberg,
The US House of Representatives is deeply concerned by ongoing and pervasive acts of antisemitic
harassment and intimidation at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). Failing to act decisively to ensure a safe learning environment for all students would be a grave dereliction of your responsibilities as President of MIT and Chair of the MIT Corporation.
This Congress will not stand idly by and allow an environment hostile to Jewish students to persist. The House believes that your institution is in violation of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, and the inability or
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Postsecondary education is a unique opportunity for students to learn and have their ideas and beliefs challenged. However, universities receiving hundreds of millions of federal funds annually have denied
students that opportunity and have been hijacked to become venues for the promotion of terrorism, antisemitic harassment and intimidation, unlawful encampments, and in some cases, assaults and riots.
The House of Representatives will not countenance the use of federal funds to indoctrinate students into hateful, antisemitic, anti-American supporters of terrorism. Investigations into campus antisemitism by the Committee on Education and the Workforce and the Committee on Ways and Means have been expanded into a Congress-wide probe across all relevant jurisdictions to address this national crisis. The undersigned Committees will conduct oversight into the use of federal funds at MIT and its learning environment under authorities granted to each Committee.
• The Committee on Education and the Workforce has been investigating your institution since December 7, 2023. The Committee has broad jurisdiction over postsecondary education, including its compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, campus safety concerns over disruptions to the learning environment, and the awarding of federal student aid under the Higher Education Act.
• The Committee on Oversight and Accountability is investigating the sources of funding and other support flowing to groups espousing pro-Hamas propaganda and engaged in antisemitic harassment and intimidation of students. The Committee on Oversight and Accountability is the principal oversight committee of the US House of Representatives and has broad authority to investigate “any matter” at “any time” under House Rule X.
• The Committee on Ways and Means has been investigating several universities since November 15, 2023, when the Committee held a hearing entitled From Ivory Towers to Dark Corners: Investigating the Nexus Between Antisemitism, Tax-Exempt Universities, and Terror Financing. The Committee followed the hearing with letters to those institutions on January 10, 202
Home assignment II on Spectroscopy 2024 Answers.pdf
Language-Teaching Methodoloy
1. From Unity to Diversity
Twenty-five Years of Language-
Teaching Methodology
by Diane Larsen-Freeman
Presented by: Alissa Deitterick
2. • Methodological Developments
• The past 25 years!
• Triangle (Language Learning/Language
Learner, Language/Culture, Language
Teaching/Teacher)
3. “…think of methodology being depicted
as a triangle, with each angle of the
triangle representing a basic area of the
field.” (p. 29)
4. Language Learning/Language Learner
• 1962: Learning is reached by habit formation and avoiding errors.
Examples are: repetition, drills, positive reinforcement. ALM (Audio-lingual
Method)
• Naom Chomsky
Opposed this view. Example = Children
Overgeneralization Children attempt to use rules for past tense. (“maked”
“eated”)
They form a hypotheses based on language, test it, and revise it. Same for
ESL.
• Larry Selinker
Interlanguage: “intermediate between native language and target language”
- considered a type of language
- same constraints as any other language with grammatical rules
5. Language Learning/Language Learner
• Differential Success Questions
• Many factors affect ESL.
• Richard Schmidt
- imitation
- Learners memorize phrases/sentences.
• Hatch
- Nonlinguistical processes are important too.
- Native-speaker/nonnative-speaker contact includes adjustments,
which promote communication.
6. Language/Culture
• Syllabus (focus on linguistic structures: simple to complex)
• Hymes
Explained difference between linguistic competence and communicative competence.
• Wilkins
Notional-Functional Syllabus: a course around use of language.
• Krashen and Terrell
Base course on topics and situations.
• 3 dimensions of language: form, function, meaning
• Procedural Syllabus: language is not the basis
• Competency Bases Syllabus: teach survival skills to immigrants
• ESP (English for Special Purposes) = teaching based on the situation of students
• Content Based (bilingual education)
7. Language/Culture
• Content-Based Approaches
1. Bilingual Education/Immersion Education (monolingual students taught by
target language)
2. Sheltered English (students during transitional period until sufficient English)
3. Writing Across the Curriculum (writing assignments in each subject)
Culture
• “…knowing a culture involves so much more than the transmission of
information these cultural notes allow.” (p. 32)
• “…one can be bilingual without being bicultural.” (p.32)
8. Language Teaching/Teacher
“…it is rare that one of these methods is practiced exclusively. “ (p. 34)
• Silent Way (Cognitive Code) – Caleb Gattegno’s (1972) : independent,
gradual learning
• Suggestopedi - Georgi Lozanov (1978): positive environment created by teacher
• Community Learning - Charles Curran (1976) : create community and less fear
• Comprehension Approach – students listen to speaker
• Communicative Approach – social experience
• Principles Eclecticism - combination
9. What are the goals of teachers?
• Prepare students to communicate in English (p. 34)
• Teach students how to learn (p. 34)
Characteristics of the learning process:
- natural
- gradual
- meaningful
- practice
10. So, what do we know now?
“…just because students can speak and hear does not mean that they
know how to communicate orally or listen effectively.” ( p. 35)
• Reading: Schemata – readers develop meaning with background knowledge and
connection
• Writing: This is a recursive process (NOT a linear process)
• Assessment: This should be informal, continual basis (a change in standardized
tests)
Modern methodology is Learner-Centered (humanistic)
11. Remember…
“Only those who are intimately acquainted
with the situation, with the students, and
with themselves can make the choices they
are uniquely suited to make. It is, after all,
only the teachers who will be there assess
the outcome of the choices they make. It is
only the teachers who are there to make
sure that they know why they are doing
what they are doing.” (p. 37)
12. My questions for you:
• Question 1) We have had many developments
for language-teaching methodology within the
last 25 years. Which do you find to be the most
significant contributor to modern-day use and
why? Use specifics from the article.
• Question 2) What language-teaching
methodology can you most relate to within your
own classroom and why? Use specifics from the
article.
