Individual differences in second language learning/Teaching Across Age Levels/ Teaching Across Proficiency Levels
Beside other differences described in the book, the discussion of personality impacts on learning the second language is very interesting. I think this is very true that one who is courageous, or out-going will learn a language more quickly than someone who does not take risks or who is not willing to make mistakes.
As in a software, Learn to speak English, there was a saying that the learner must swallow his pride in order to learn a language. In other words, it was saying that learners should not be afraid of making mistakes. Instead, they should be willing to do so in order for learning to take place. Moreover, I liked the part where it says that all tensions do not have negative impact on learning. I think this correct, as I discussed in my other class, it is more likely for people who have tension about doing something to learn faster and be more than
I had a question in my mind that I should find out what those things that are difficult for children to learn are and what those that are hard for adults to learn are. In other words, which language aspects are appropriate for adults to teach, and which language aspects are appropriate for children to teach. This was explained in chapter six “teaching across age levels” which I liked learning about.
About teaching teens, I would agree with some of the ideas but I would also argue that all teens are not alike and where they are raised can also affect the way they think and behave.
The chapter about Teaching Across Proficiency Levels caught my eyes in two parts. First that it allows teachers to talk in the students’ native language in beginning level classes. But still it should be limited because this opportunity will be miss used and will have a negative impact in the long run. The next point is addressed to teachers of advanced levels. It advices the teacher that they should not give the steering wheel of the class to students at all times and in all activities. Rather, teachers should plan and guide and direct students to activities to avoid time and leaning opportunity misuse.
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I think that the teacher should always be in charge. He/She should plan lessons with the students needs and wants in mind. The teacher's guidance and planning is part of what the student is coming to class for. If they had the discipline and knowledge to do this alone, they would just study on their own.
well i see that jayne already responded to what i was going to write more or less. So my next point is that speaking in the native language when teaching the target langauge isn't always bad especially for beginners. I think that depends on the individuals learning the language. I would agree with you if the students were trying to achieve native like fluency but otherwise not necessarily.
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