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Understanding Language Acquisition

Learn how the English language is acquired and constructed with the latest state-of-the-art instructional methodology for working with English learners (ELs) at any level. This workshop highlights research-based strategies to understand language acquisition theory, with the opportunity to connect the theory to practice. Participants leave with an understanding of language proficiency, the linguistic needs of ELs, and how teachers can promote the language development of their ELs. Participants acquire strategies for using resources, such as the Longman dictionaries, incorporating the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) in lessons, and focusing on teaching academic vocabulary, emphasizing the etymology and forms of language.

OUtcOmes:

By the end of this workshop, participants will be able to:

• Define linguistic terms.

• Summarize how the English language is acquired and constructed.

• Appropriately instruct students at various language proficiency levels.

• Implement strategies that support English language development for ELs.

AgendA:

(See the following page for extended agenda.)

Introduction

section 1: Factors that Affect English Language Learning

section 2: Introduction to Linguistics

section 3: Language Acquisition Theories

section 4: Language Development and Proficiency

section 5: Academic Language

section 6: Instructional Models and Classroom Strategies

Reflection and Closing

sectIOn tIme AgendA Items

Introduction 20 minutes

Introduction and WelcomeAgendaContent ObjectivesLanguage ObjectivesWarm-up Activity Understanding Language Acquisition

Introduction Activity: KWL Chart

1: Factors that Affect English Language Learning 40 minutes

Factors that Affect English Language LearningActivity: Think–Pair–Share

Factors Contributing to English Learner DiversityFactors that Affect Second Language Acquisition

Activity: Carousel SharingChallenges in the Classroom

2: Introduction to Linguistics 60 minutes

Introduction to LinguisticsTerminology of the Structure of Language

Activity: Quiz of Knowledge of Structure of LanguageHow People Speak

Activity: Anatomy of SpeechSpeaking English

Activity: IPA Chart in Longman DictionariesReading and Writing in EnglishConnecting Words with MeaningTransferenceCommon First Languages Useful Facts in Other Languages

Activity: Useful Facts in Other LanguagesSharing Activity: Dance to the Music

Break 10 minutes

3: Language Acquisition theories 30 minutes

Language Acquisition TheoriesFour Theories of Language Acquisition

Activity: Theories of Language AcquisitionActivity: How did you learn a second language?

4: Language Development and Proficiency 60 minutes

Language Development and ProficiencyExample: Levels of English Proficiency

Activity: Estimate Language ProficiencyBICS and CALP

Activity: Iceberg and English Learner (EL) StudentsLanguage Proficiency Leveling SystemsEnglish Language Proficiency Standards and the CCSS

Lunch 30 minutes

5: Academic Language 60 minutes

Academic LanguageWhat is academic vocabulary?

Activity: Subject Area Academic Vocabulary WordsAcademic Word ListUsing Greek and Latin ElementsExpanding VocabularyLongman Dictionaries

Activity: Longman Dictionary Activities in the EL ClassroomFrontloading

Activity: Sample Texts and Frontloading

Break 10 minutes

6: Instructional Models and Classroom Strategies 70 minutes

Instructional Models and Classroom StrategiesTeaching Learning Strategies

Activity: Gallery Walk Performance IndicatorsFive Principles for Teaching Content to ELs

Activity: Five Principles Other Resources and Tools

Activity: Conga LineEnglish Learner Case Studies

Activity: EL Case Studies and Classroom Strategies

Reflection and Closing 20 minutes

Reflection Understanding Language Acquisition

Activity: KWL Chart–I Learned Closing

Total 3 hours