Download or read book Second Language Acquisition in Multilingual and Mixed Ability Indian Classrooms written by Vaishna Narang and published by Springer. This book was released on 2016-08-29 with total page 233 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book discusses current research on learning theories and pedagogical practices in second language acquisition, and tries to bridge the gap between the two. Second language acquisition is perceived as the study of the relationship between input, intake and output in a particular task performance, and Indian classrooms are the context for the research studies in this book. The empirical studies discussed in this book are based on two tasks: seminar speech task (SST) and written test performance task (WTPT). The pedagogical practices discussed cover three specific areas: tasks, skills, and strategies. The study focuses on text input processing for written versus spoken tasks, at various levels of task performance, and for language versus information. The authors discuss, among other issues, various elements of second language speech production, teachers’ evaluation of communicative versus form-focused tasks, and task-based versus proficiency-based performance. As a study located in multilingual and mixed ability classrooms, this work provides immense insights to teacher-educators and researchers working in ESL settings with learners from diverse backgrounds.

Download or read book Social Justice through Multilingual Education written by Tove Skutnabb-Kangas and published by Multilingual Matters. This book was released on 2009-08-20 with total page 408 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The principles for enabling children to become fully proficient multilinguals through schooling are well known. Even so, most indigenous/tribal, minority and marginalised children are not provided with appropriate mother-tongue-based multilingual education (MLE) that would enable them to succeed in school and society. In this book experts from around the world ask why this is, and show how it can be done. The book discusses general principles and challenges in depth and presents case studies from Canada and the USA, northern Europe, Peru, Africa, India, Nepal and elsewhere in Asia. Analysis by leading scholars in the field shows the importance of building on local experience. Sharing local solutions globally can lead to better theory, and to action for more social justice and equality through education.

Download or read book Second Language Acquisition written by R K Agnihotri and published by SAGE Publications Pvt. Limited. This book was released on 1994-09-06 with total page 408 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The book succinctly brings out the dynamism that characterizes complex multilingual settings in which languages in contact take on complementary roles and shows how the division of roles may contribute to cohesion, not just to conflict. It also brings out the inadequacy of constructs such as interlanguage, fossilization, pidginization, creolization and transfer for understanding/theorizing language use and learning purpose in multilingual settings. This is an excellent resource for theorists as well as practitioners of language, learning and teaching." --Studies in Second Language Acquisition "The book gives the student and teacher of English in India a methodology of dealing with the linguistics and sociolinguistic situation which is pedagogically useful and which can also enable more research in the area of language change in a multilingual society." --New Quest "This collection . . . brings together in one volume much of the most influential work on English use and acquisition in India. As such its significance is not so much in its new contributions to the field as it is in bringing critiques of dominant second language acquisition (SLA) theory together with approaches to the study and teaching of English in India. . . . This volume will be of interest to anyone concerned with language use and acquisition in a multilingual context, particularly those not already familiar with existing work on English in India, as well as teachers, teacher trainers, and theorists in India and elsewhere." --Lisa Mitchell in The Journal of Asian Studies "This book offers an impressive collection of studies which, regardless of perspective and methodology, represent attempts, made at different times and locations, to reiterate and further advance an approach to theoretical and practical issues of teaching English as a second language (TESL) in India. The immense value of the volume is beyond any shred of doubt. The publishers have hit the box office by producing a multi-star blockbuster. Anyone involved and concerned with the various aspects of the English enterprise in India would find the volume rewarding. All in one volume." --Kailash S. Aggarwal in Language Problems

Download or read book Introducing Second Language Acquisition written by Muriel Saville-Troike and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2012-04-05 with total page 229 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A clear and practical introduction to second language acquisition, written for students encountering the topic for the first time.

Download or read book Learning and Teaching English in India written by Ravi Sheorey and published by SAGE. This book was released on 2006-03-09 with total page 236 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book presents empirical studies on the various factors that influence English language learning and teaching in India. In particular, the author examines whether and to what extent the variables which have been shown to influence second language learning in monolingual countries also apply to the Indian situation which is characterized by multilingualism and multiculturalism. Among the various aspects discussed in this book are Indian students` (and their teachers`) ‘theories’ about learning English; their preferences or styles for language learning; the learning and reading strategies they use to enhance their competence in English; the degree of language learning anxiety they experience; and their attitudes toward, and motivation for, learning English. Ravi Sheorey also explores Indian teachers` judgments of the errors they come across in the writings of their students. The results are compared to studies with subjects from other countries and the implications for the learning and teaching of English are discussed in each chapter.

Download or read book Teaching the Indian Child written by Jon Allan Reyhner and published by . This book was released on 1986 with total page 296 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Conference proceedings ICT for language learning 10th Edition written by Pixel and published by libreriauniversitaria.it Edizioni. This book was released on 2017-10-23 with total page 528 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Role of Native Culture and Language in an Indian L2 Classroom written by Sulagna Mukhopadhyay and published by GRIN Verlag. This book was released on 2011-10-19 with total page 21 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Essay from the year 2010 in the subject English Language and Literature Studies - Culture and Applied Geography, University of Kassel (English Language and Literature Studies), course: Conference, language: English, abstract: The main aims/questions that will be discussed in this paper are the importance and need of learning English in today’s world right from the primary stage and the hindrances in teaching the English Language in a non-English speaking country, for example India. Teaching English becomes more and more relevant particularly in a multilingual and multicultural country like India. In the framework of a comparative study projecting eclectic teaching Methodology examples from the classroom will be presented and discussed. Taking a pan-Indian view on the country’s education system, we observe that not only are there various types of schools catering to each section of the Indian society, correspondingly there are various boards of education following different English Language and Literature syllabi. A significant difference is also observed between the private and the government schools in this regard. Today each Indian child has to learn English. Keeping this in mind, teaching methodologies are designed. English language course designers in India are trying to bridge the multicultural and multilingual gap as perceived in the indigenous cultures, languages and religions. We follow an eclectic method within the classrooms to develop the four skills in Communicative English. More workshops and exchanges between teachers’ experiences across the world would help us overcome the hurdles.

Download or read book The Teaching and Acquisition of South Asian Languages written by Vijay Gambhir and published by University of Pennsylvania Press. This book was released on 1995 with total page 250 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The first book to apply the latest methodological analysis to the languages of South Asia, The Teaching and Acquisition of South Asian Languages provides a much needed examination of learners and their learning patterns, language materials and their delivery, classroom environments, and learning conditions beyond the classroom. The contributors, accredited researchers and experienced teachers, test important universal learning hypotheses on "less commonly taught languages" and find that those circumstances have significant implications for theory and practice. The book brings into focus a variety of issues related to linguistic theory, second language acquisition research, non-verbal communication, discourse appropriateness, learner variation, and strategies for developing speaking, listening, and reading skills. It is also a valuable addition to the general body of knowledge in the field of adult language acquisition. A carefully prepared index and an extensive bibliography covering both the South Asian field and general literature enhance the book's usefulness as a reference guide.

Download or read book TEACHING ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE Second Edition written by MANISH A. VYAS and published by PHI Learning Pvt. Ltd.. This book was released on 2015-09-17 with total page 524 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: English Language Teaching (ELT), especially English as a Second Language (ESL) and English as a Foreign Language (EFL), has been witnessing unprecedented changes in curriculum, teaching methodology, and the application of learning theories. This has created a demand for teachers who can teach English to learners of varied cultural, socio-economic and psychological backgrounds. The book, in its second edition, continues to discuss the modern trends, innovations, as well as the difficulties and challenges in teaching and learning ESL in a non-native context. The book, with contributions from many experts (each one specializing in a particular field) from countries such as UK, USA, Australia, New Zealand, India, Nigeria, Sri Lanka, China, and Japan, provides new methods, strategies and application-oriented solutions to overcome the problems in a practical way. The book deals with all topics pertinent to English as a Second Language or English for the non-native speakers, and these are further reinforced by a large number of examples and quotations from different sources. The new edition comes along with thoroughly improvised chapters on Narrative Inquiry for Teacher Development (Chapter 13) and Mass Media, Language Attitudes and Language Interaction Phenomena (Chapter 23): to provide an insight on the innovative approaches in Teacher training and in classrooms, and new approaches and changing language dimensions in the world of media, and in general. What distinguishes the text is its focus on modern innovations and use of technology in ELT/CLT (Communicative Language Teaching). Postgraduate Students of English, teachers, teacher-trainees (B.Ed./M.A. Education/M.Ed.), and teacher-educators who are concerned with teaching English as a Second Language (ESL) should find this book immensely helpful.a

Download or read book Readings in English Language Teaching in India written by Shirin Kudchedkar and published by Orient Blackswan. This book was released on 2002-08 with total page 420 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The book is a contributory volume of essays on the teaching of English in Indian classrooms: the sociolinguistic and psycholinguistic aspects, the theories and practice, syllabus design, classroom methodologies and classroom management, materials development and evaluation strategies. It offers exhaustive, concrete and supportive theoretical systems to analyse the situation of teaching English as a second language in India.

Download or read book Understanding Second Language Acquisition written by Lourdes Ortega and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2014-02-04 with total page 321 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Whether we grow up with one, two, or several languages during our early years of life, many of us will learn a second, foreign, or heritage language in later years. The field of Second language acquisition (SLA, for short) investigates the human capacity to learn additional languages in late childhood, adolescence, or adulthood, after the first language --in the case of monolinguals-- or languages --in the case of bilinguals-- have already been acquired. Understanding Second Language Acquisition offers a wide-encompassing survey of this burgeoning field, its accumulated findings and proposed theories, its developed research paradigms, and its pending questions for the future. The book zooms in and out of universal, individual, and social forces, in each case evaluating the research findings that have been generated across diverse naturalistic and formal contexts for second language acquisition. It assumes no background in SLA and provides helpful chapter-by-chapter summaries and suggestions for further reading. Ideal as a textbook for students of applied linguistics, foreign language education, TESOL, and education, it is also recommended for students of linguistics, developmental psycholinguistics, psychology, and cognitive science. Supporting resources for tutors are available free at www.routledge.com/ortega.

Download or read book Applying Second Language Research to Classroom Teaching written by Rowela S. Basa and published by . This book was released on 2017-11 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book "Second language acquisition and learning" is a book that will help audiences to understand the language which is not the native language of the person. The process of writing the book is done through web research and by experts of pedagogy, classroom teachers, and a group of educationists.Speaking in one's native tongue is easy because they listen to it from their birth. Speaking becomes easy as one understands and communicates it from birth. But acquiring a Second Language is different. It is a long and time-consuming task. It includes several stages to acquire the target second language.To express one's need, ideas, and emotions, one uses signs and symbols as languages spoken all around the world. At first, a baby speaks in his or her mother tongue. After that, the language he or she learns is known as second language or L2. Learning any additional language besides the native language is known as second language.Children can learn faster than adults and can communicate through the second language. As the focus is on the second language, the book will provide opportunities to readers to increase the interest in the second language and to maximize the use second languages inside the classroom.Language learning and language acquisition are two different concepts. Language learning is a type of formal learning in the classroom whereas language acquisition means acquiring a language with little or no formal training. If a person goes to a foreign country, he or she can acquire the language to express himself or herself.A second language can be acquired anytime. It can be introduced by speakers of the foreign language or can be introduced only as a part of the curriculum in school. There are several things to consider while learning a second language and these include the language spoken at home as well as the willingness of the learners. It is seen that pictures, comments and listening to active vocabulary is very effective. The second language acquisition and learning is a process of understanding, speaking and learning another language (apart from the native language) fluently. The ability to communicate in a second language is becoming an essential skill in today's world. This book will help readers to give an effective recourse to help to learn the second language in the classrooms as well as the surrounding environments.

Download or read book Introduction to Instructed Second Language Acquisition written by Shawn Loewen and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2014-07-21 with total page 223 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Introduction to Instructed Second Language Acquisition is the first book to present a cohesive view of the different theoretical and pedagogical perspectives that comprise instructed second language acquisition (ISLA), defined as any type of learning that occurs as a result of the manipulating the process and conditions of second language acquisition. The book begins by considering the effectiveness of ISLA and the differences between ISLA and naturalistic L2 learning. It then goes on to discuss the theoretical, empirical, and pedagogical aspects of such key issues in ISLA as grammar learning; interaction in the classroom; focus on form, function and meaning; vocabulary learning; pronunciation learning; pragmatics learning; learning contexts; and individual differences. This timely and important volume is ideally suited for the graduate level ISLA course, and provides valuable insights for any SLA scholar interested in the processes involved in second language learning in classroom settings.

Download or read book Between Worlds written by David E. Freeman and published by Heinemann Educational Books. This book was released on 2001 with total page 324 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this new edition, the Freemans have updated their classic text to address new trends and issues related to the teaching of multilingual students.

Download or read book Educating Language Minority Children written by Committee on Developing a Research Agenda on the Education of Limited-English-Proficient and Bilingual Students and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 1998-03-05 with total page 129 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the past 30 years, a large and growing number of students in U.S. schools have come from homes in which the language background is other than English. These students present unique challenges for America's education system. Based on Improving Schooling for Language-Minority Children, a comprehensive study published in 1997, this book summarizes for teachers and education policymakers what has been learned over the past three decades about educating such students. It discusses a broad range of educational issues: how students learn a second language; how reading and writing skills develop in the first and second languages; how information on specific subjects (for example, biology) is stored and learned and the implications for second-language learners; how social and motivational factors affect learning for English-language learners; how the English proficiency and subject matter knowledge of English-language learners are assessed; and what is known about the attributes of effective schools and classrooms that serve English-language learners.

Download or read book Primary Language Impact on Second Language and Literacy Learning written by Bogum Yoon and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2023 with total page 249 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Primary Language Impact on Second Language and Literacy Learning: Linguistically Responsive Strategies for Classroom Teachers provides educators with foundational knowledge on how students' native languages influence their learning of English language and literacy through theoretically guided tangible resources promoting educators' understanding of linguistically responsive instructional strategies"--