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Bilingualism & Second
Language Learning
Celeste Roseberry-McKibbin
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Introduction
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Affective Variables in Second Language Acquisition
Motivation Level
Personality
Anxiety Level
Socioeconomic Status
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Learning Styles and Strategies
1. Avoidance
2. Use of Routines
3. Practice Opportunities
4. High/Low Input Generators
5. Modeling
How might these strategies influence students communication?
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Types of Language Proficiencies
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Simultaneous VS Sequential Bilingualism
Simultaneous Acquisition
Sequential Acquisition
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Misconceptions About the
Second Language
Acquisition Process
Janette K. Klinger, Estella Almanza de Schonewise,
Carmen de Onis & Laura Mendez Barletta
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In your experience as a
learner, what kind of
feedback do you find
most effective or
helpful? How does that
compare to the way you
give feedback to
students? Are you
surprised by this studys
findings?
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Monitor Model (Krashen, 1982)
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Monitor Model (Krashen) continued
Monitor Hypothesis: once a 2nd language learner knows the rules of the language,
the acquisition system initiates utterances; then the learning system monitors and
edits the form of the language produced, given time to do so
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Monitor Model (Krashen) continued
Input Hypothesis: language acquisition occurs when input is slightly above the
learners current level
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Vygotskys Theories and Comprehensible Input
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What effects could this terminology have on education outcomes? Have you
observed negative attitudes about second language learners in schools? How can
public misconceptions be changed?
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Second Language Acquisition Misconceptions and
Realities
True or False?
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Bilingual students are equally proficient
in both languages.
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FALSE.
Students may have strengths in some areas in their native language and other
strengths in areas in English.
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Semilingualism and non-non
classifications are valid concepts to use
in theories and assessment practices.
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FALSE
These categories are results of tests that do not fully measure students
language proficiencies.
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Native language proficiency
assessments used to determine ELs
native language proficiency do not
present a clear picture of linguistic
proficiency.
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TRUE.
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It is appropriate to develop bilinguals
literacy skills in their native or second
languages using literacy instructional
frameworks that were developed for
monolingual students.
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FALSE.
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All ELs learn English in different ways
and various rates.
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TRUE.
Length of time for acquisition varies from four to seven years or more.
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Errors are common and considered
positive signs of language development.
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TRUE.
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Students that spend more time receiving
English instruction learn it faster
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FALSE
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English language learners acquire
English through exposure and
interactions with others.
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FALSE
Exposure and interactions with others in English do not provide the support
needed for ELs to fully participate in classroom learning and reach their
potential.
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The majority of ELs in the United States
are simultaneous bilinguals.
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TRUE.
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It is rare for
bilingual Semilingualism &
The majority of speakers to be non-non
ELs in the US are equally proficient classifications are
simultaneous in both languages not valid concepts
bilinguals to use in
assessment
Native language
Explicit instruction
proficiency
at an appropriate
assessments=
level is helpful for
Realities limited views of
English acquisition
oral proficiency