AEI Summer Institute - Creating Language Learners
- 1. Creating Language Learners University of New Brunswick English Language Programme, Fredericton, N.B., Canada Professional Development July 2015 Delivered by: Colleen Meagher-Alkan Geoff North Erica Thomas
- 2. The Language Learning Process • What is language ? • What is learning ? • How do we learn ?
- 3. Considerations • Recognize that there are differences between first language and second language learners. • Build understanding and empathy with the differences associated with language learning. • Adapt curricula to the students’ language needs.
- 4. The Art of Beginning • Start your day in an English way. – Word for the day, thought for the day, warm ups, etc. • Create a language learning space. • What is language proficiency and how do the students “fit in”?
- 5. Common European Framework Reference Global Scale Chinese version / Version chinoise : 欧洲语言共同参考框架：学习、教学、评估, Foreign Language Teaching and Research Press, Beijing, 2008, ISBN : 978-7-5600-8032-1 – www.fltrp.com English Version / Version anglaise : Common European Framework of Reference for Languages: Learning, Teaching, Assessment - Cambridge University Press ISBN : HB 0521803136 - PB 0521005310 www.uk.cambridge.org/elt Proficient C2 • Can summarize information from different spoken and written sources, reconstructing arguments and accounts in a coherent presentations. C1 • Can produce clear, well-structured, detailed text on complex subjects, showing controlled use of organizational patterns and connectors Independent B2 • Can understand the main ideas of complex text on both concrete and abstract topics, including technical discussions in his/her field of specialization B1 • Can understand the main points of clear standard input on familiar matters regularly encountered in work, school, leisure, etc. Basic A2 • Can communicate in simple and routine tasks requiring a simple and direct exchange of information on familiar routine matters. A1 • Can interact in a simple way provided the person talks slowly and clearly and prepared to help
- 6. Exploring the Multi-Level Classroom Output: Writing: Outcome: “Students will be expected to use a range of strategies to develop writing and other ways of representing, and to enhance clarity, precision, and effectiveness.” (P. 38 Atlantic Canada English Language Arts Curriculum High School)
- 7. Exploring the Multi-Level Classroom Output: Speaking: Outcome: “Students will be expected to speak and listen, to explore, extend, clarify and reflect on their thoughts, ideas, feelings, and experiences”. (P. 102 Atlantic Canada English Language Arts Curriculum High School)
- 8. Exploring the Multi-Level Classroom Input: Listening: Outcome: “Students will be able to respond to a wide range of complex questions and directions”. (P. 30 Atlantic Canada English Language Arts Curriculum High School)
- 9. Exploring the Multi-Level Classroom Input: Reading: Outcome: “Students will be expected to select, read and view with understanding a literature, information, media and visual texts.” (P. 108 Atlantic Canada English Language Arts Curriculum High School)
- 10. Integrating Language Skills • Helps students to develop their reading, writing, listening and speaking skills. • Allows for well rounded development of the student. • Common approaches: i. Content-based instruction (CBI) - Social Studies teaching ii. Task-based instruction - Stand alone activity iii. Project-based instruction - Includes culture and learning strategies
- 11. References 1. A variety of lesson plans http://iteslj.org/Lessons http://www.teachingenglish.org.uk/lesson-plans 2. Listening and Reading http://www.cbc.ca/edmonton/learning-english http://www.learner.org/resources/series71.html?pop=yes&pid=2577 3. ESL/ESOL Standards by skill http://www.dllr.state.md.us/gedmd/cs/eslcsskill.pdf 4. Integrated Skills Sites The ESL Study Hall - http://home.gwu.edu/~meloni/eslstudyhall 5. Elementary http://www.scholastic.com/clifford/teachers.htm http://www.harcourtschool.com/menus/preview/harcourt_language/goforgold.html Department of Education and Early Childhood Development - https://www.gnb.ca/0000/anglophone-e.asp