Second Language Acquisition
ESLS 5301
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TEACH ME TO PROPERLY HONOR OTHERS
Does it irritate you when people's opinions are the opposite of your own? Do you get impatient with parents or other teachers who have advice for you that doesn't agree with your ideas? Do you feel frustrated when you are unable to change someone's opinions to match your own?
Learning to respect the other persons' right to think their own thoughts and follow their own ideas is a maturing process that many never master. Each of us tends to believe that we know best! The truth is that we can learn from anyone. Sometimes we learn "how to do something;" sometimes we learn "another way to do something;" and sometimes we learn "how not to do something."
We should seek to be an observer of life and of people. We should inspect each new idea carefully by comparing that idea with the truth in scriptures. If it is not in disagreement with the scriptures, we can be safe to examine the idea further. However, if it does not agree with the Bible, we must recognize it as error and reject it. As Christians, all truth comes from the Word (the Bible). It is our standard--our measuring rod. We must remember to reject only the idea, not the person. God loves each of us, even in our error. Our unconditional love for someone in error may be the key to bringing that person to the truth someday.
All of us can honor an authority's position; respect the person; inspect their ideas; and know the truth. We can remain friendly without forming a friendship. We can honor a position without agreeing with the person. We can esteem the person without accepting their philosophy. They are God's creation and that is enough reason to treat others with respect and consideration.
Dear God, Teach me to mature in the area of esteeming, honoring and respecting others. Sometimes my opinion of others is harsh and judgmental. Teach me to see them through your eyes of love and compassion.
How Languages are Learned
Chapter 2: Second Language Acquisition
Discussion Questions
- Choose one of the discussion questions on your card and discuss with your partner.
- Write a response on separate journals for an allotted amount of time.
- After the time expires, the buddies will switch journals and respond to what their partner has written.
Principles of Language Learning and Teaching
Chapter 3: Age and Acquisition
Let's reflect!
Additional web resources
Age and language learning
The TED talk by Patricia Kuhl makes a strong case for the Critical Period Hypothesis (CPH).
http://www.ted.com/talks/patricia_kuhl_the_linguistic_genius_of_babies.html
Language Learning Experience Entry #3 (p. 76)
- Read the guidelines for Entry #3.
- Answer all of the questions and post on Blackboard by September 22nd.
- No class next week. Work on Group Presentations.
Dr. Anita de la Isla
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