Importance of Talk

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Vygotsky's Sociocultural Theory & Information-Processing Theory

luonut sammy mbongwa

Introduction to Mindomo

luonut Mindy Tay

Mapping Inner Space

luonut Doug Powell

INDIVIDUAL DIFFERENCES IN SECOND LANGUAGE LEARNING

luonut Camila Pauletto

Importance of Talk

Silent Period

small groups good way to scaffold ELL participation

can last weeks or months

natural consequence of unfamiliar environment

Student Cooperation

positive attitudes toward newcomers' cultures and languages

positive attitudes toward language learning

model assisting ELLs for whole class

Cooperative Learning

focuses on process over product

eases class integration

suggested for language acquisition

Acceptance of Errors

complex tasks may supersede language learning

students need hundreds of exposures in different contexts

focus on errors that impede understanding

Supportive Environment

use simple vocabulary and avoid idioms

use visuals and hand gestures

purposefully group students with similar interests

sensitivity to needs and boosting confidence

teacher and peer support