The Language-Experience Approach as a Means to Reading Proficiency and Language Proficiency in First and Second Languages. Occasional Papers on Linguistics, No. 1 [microform] / Terry R. Shepherd
- Bib ID:
- 5340717
- Format:
- Book and Microform
- Author:
- Shepherd, Terry R
- Description:
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- [Washington, D.C.] : Distributed by ERIC Clearinghouse, 1977
- 20 p.
- Summary:
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This paper suggests an approach to communication skills which views these skills, in first and second language acquisition, as related, integrated "language-experiences." Three examples of language-experience situations are presented, the first dealing with native language acquisition, and the other two with second language learning. Thirty-two suggestions are given for implementing this technique, including the following: (1) begin with meaningful student activity; (2) start with the known and move gradually toward the unknown; (3) utilize many and varied experiences; (4) make the experience as concrete and participatory as possible; (5) keep it relevant and interesting; (6) precede written expression with oral expression and do not isolate communication skills by mode; and (7) provide models if the learner is unable to create language for a given experience. Disadvantages to this method include: (1) it is time-consuming; (2) it lacks structure and vocabulary control; and (3) it requires leaving the classroom. Advantages include: (1) it is a form of individualized instruction; (2) it is very interesting to students; (3) it is easily integrated with other curricular subjects and cultural elements; and (4) it provides valuable information about the child's ability to produce language. (AM)
- Notes:
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- ERIC Note: Proceedings of the International Conference on Frontiers in Language Proficiency and Dominance Testing (1st, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, Illinois, April 21-23, 1977).
- May also be available online. Address as at 14/8/18: https://eric.ed.gov/
- Reproduction:
- Microfiche. [Washington D.C.]: ERIC Clearinghouse microfiches : positive.
- Subject:
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- Communication Skills
- Communicative Competence (Languages)
- Elementary Education
- English Instruction
- Individualized Instruction
- Language Acquisition
- Language Experience Approach
- Language Instruction
- Language Proficiency
- Language Skills
- Learning Activities
- Learning Experience
- Psycholinguistics
- Reading Ability
- Second Language Learning
- Teaching Methods
- Other authors/contributors:
- Southern Illinois Univ., Carbondale. Dept. of Linguistics
- Available From:
- ERIC
- Copyright:
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- Publication date:
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