In dieser Arbeit werden Gedanken und Überlegungen zu diversen Statements von Lightbown und Spada (2007) im Kontext angestellt und auf die Aussicht des zukünftigen Lehrens in der Primarschule angewendet.
As I have already been teaching English for several years in primary school in the Canton of Solothurn, the statements from Lightbown & Spada (2007) are not surprisingly new to me. The statements are, however, a confirmation of my professional foreign language teaching experience so far.
Therefore, it is somewhat difficult for me to have a prior view and to create a new view of the statements after reading the text.
Consequently, after this seminar I will mainly try to gain new insights for my teaching practice and additionally how to incorporate these in my future lesson planning.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Introductory words - Explanation
- Statement 1
- Statement 2
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This text reflects on language learning in primary school, drawing upon the author's experience as an English teacher and the insights of Lightbown & Spada (2007). The main objective is to analyze and critically evaluate common statements and beliefs about language learning, exploring their implications for the author's teaching practice.
- The role of parental support in language learning
- The relationship between intelligence and language learning ability
- The effectiveness of different teaching methods and strategies
- The impact of multiple native languages on language acquisition
- The importance of motivation, joy, and courage in language learning
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
The text begins with an introduction, outlining the author's experience and perspective on language learning. The first statement, "Parents usually correct young children when they make grammatical errors," is explored through the author's observations and interactions with students and their families. The author notes that parental support for English language learning is often less prevalent than for French, despite the fact that many parents may be more proficient in French. The author also reflects on the challenges of incorporating grammatical corrections in higher school grades, where parental support may be less readily available.
Statement 2, "Highly intelligent people are good language learners," is explored through the author's observations of students with varying academic abilities. The author acknowledges that students with strong performance in other language subjects may excel in English as well. However, the author also emphasizes the importance of motivation, joy, and courage in language learning, as well as the value of incorporating engaging teaching methods and strategies. The author also points out the advantage of having multiple native languages, which can facilitate the learning process.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
This text focuses on language learning in primary school, exploring the relationship between parental support, intelligence, and language acquisition. Key themes include teaching methods, motivation, and the impact of multiple native languages. The author draws upon research by Lightbown & Spada (2007) and Curriculum 21 (2014) to inform their analysis.
- Quote paper
- Anonym (Author), 2018, Reflecting on language learning. A short assignment, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.hausarbeiten.de/document/991868
