LA 3.2: Language as a Problem, Right, and Resource
Guided Discussion
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Demonstrate how culture affects language development and academic achievement. Assessment: 25 pts. TA: 25 Minutes |
Teachers can consider how thinking of language as a resource can help them consider how second language learners can be a resource in their teaching. |
Student have watched a video segment about water and language as a problem, right and resource. They are now asked to discuss with colleagues their beliefs about the difficulties and benefits of language diversity. |
Instructions
- In small groups, discuss ways in which linguistic diversity can be viewed as a problem, a right, and a resource.
- As the discussion proceeds, capture the ideas that emerge in the categories on the Language as a... worksheet provided for language as a problem, right and resource.
- Be prepared to share your ideas with the entire class.
- Add new ideas from your classmates to your worksheet during the class discussion.
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