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Exploring Language Acquisition and Communication in Learning Communities

Discover the intricacies of language acquisition, communication styles, and learning communities. Understand the difference between accents and dialects, the role of nonverbal communication, and the benefits of bilingual education. Dive into various learning styles and ethical considerations in curriculum development. Uncover how globalization impacts language learning in today's interconnected world.

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Exploring Language Acquisition and Communication in Learning Communities

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  1. Chapter 8Developing Learning Communities Language and Learning Style

  2. Focus Questions Do you remember learning how to talk? Think about a time when someone didn’t understand you. What did you do to help them understand you? What is the difference between an accent and a dialect? What is an appropriate distance to stand when talking to someone? What do you think about bilingual education?

  3. Characteristics of a Learning Community Organized for activity Everyone participates Collaborative relationships Building communities of learners Alternate assessments

  4. Language Acquisition Language is the first institution- objectifies, interprets, and justifies reality for the child. External, objective, has the power of moral authority and is historical

  5. Verbal Communication • Accent- the way words are pronounced • Dialect- variation of some standard language form that includes differences in pronunciation, word usage, and syntax • Black English(Ebonics) • Rural English • Mountain English • Standard English • Bidialectalism- refers to the ability to speak two or more dialects. • American Sign Language

  6. Nonverbal Communication • Body movements and facial expressions • 50%-90% of messages we send/receive • Functions • Convey messages • Augment verbal communication • Contradict verbal communication • Replace verbal communication • Proxemics- distance between people • Kinesics- body movements • Paralanguage- sounds

  7. Learning Styles • Field independent • Abstract, analytical, individualistic, prefers working alone, intrinsically motivated • Field dependent • Well-developed social skills, perceives globally, observational approach to learning, extrinsically motivated • Multiple Intelligences

  8. Bilingual Education History

  9. Second-Language Acquisition • English Language Learners (ELLs) • Silent/receptive/preproduction stage • Early production stage • Speech emergence stage • Intermediate language proficiency stage • Advanced language proficiency stage

  10. Ethical Issues Curriculum Assessment Globalization

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