SLA


 * Second Language Acquisition **



​ This page is dedicated to Second Language Acquistion. Below is a graphic organizer that I completed regarding SLA. Please feel free to make any suggestions or comments.

-Does the child listen? -Does the child know you listen to them? -Do they recognize things? -Does the child begin to use proper syntax? -Does language improve as child grows? || -Is the child swimming or sinking” -Overcorrection not always the best way to teach? -Does the ELL feel confident about speaking? || -Conditions where the circumstances that early language learning occurs is through immersion n the language. -Proper teaching of the native language also enables early language learning in L1 || -It progresses at different rates depending on the age of the ELL || -What sounds are difficult to reproduce? || -Fossilization impacts SLA because fossilization in many cases create permanent errors that are difficult to re-teach or unlearn. -Interlanguage is when the ELL creates their own language when learning L2.Spanglish comes to mind when I think of interlanguage. ||
 * ** First Language (L1) Acquisition **
 * Georgia Hemrick SPSE 6820 ** ||
 * ** Factor ** || ** Questions to Address ** ||
 * **Age:** When does language acquisition begin and how does it progress? || -Language acquisition begins at birthand progresses with exposure to the L1
 * **Sound System:**How do young children learn the L1 sound system and the rules of the native language? || -The child learns the L1 system by being immerged in the language.
 * **Sound System:**How do young children learn the L1 sound system and the rules of the native language? || -The child learns the L1 system by being immerged in the language.
 * **Learning Environment:** Where does L1 take place and under what conditions and circumstances does early language learning occur? || -L1 takes place in schools, homes, and communities.
 * **Learning Environment:** Where does L1 take place and under what conditions and circumstances does early language learning occur? || -L1 takes place in schools, homes, and communities.
 * ** Second Language (L2) Acquisition ** ||
 * ** Factor ** || ** Questions to Address ** ||
 * **Age:** When does second language acquisition begin and how does it progress? || -As far as age goes, the earlier the better. It is proven that the younger the ELL is the easier it is to teach the L2.
 * **Sound System:** How do second language learners learn the sound system and rules of the second language? || -Listening and speaking not only in a classroom environment but also on a school bus, or in a grocery store.
 * **Sound System:** How do second language learners learn the sound system and rules of the second language? || -Listening and speaking not only in a classroom environment but also on a school bus, or in a grocery store.
 * **Learning Environment:** Where does early L2 language acquisition take place and under what type of conditions? ||  ||
 * **Related Factors:** What is interlanguage and fossilization and how do these things impact SLA? || -Fossilization are rules, words and related language items that the ELL retains in their interlanguage while they are learning L2
 * **Related Factors:** What is interlanguage and fossilization and how do these things impact SLA? || -Fossilization are rules, words and related language items that the ELL retains in their interlanguage while they are learning L2
 * **Related Factors:** What is interlanguage and fossilization and how do these things impact SLA? || -Fossilization are rules, words and related language items that the ELL retains in their interlanguage while they are learning L2

Honor Statement Georgia Hemrick SPSPE 6820 MTSU Honor Statement: This assignment/assessment was solely written by me. In no way have I plagiarized (represented the work of another as my own) or otherwise violated the copyright laws and academic conventions of fair use. I know that violations of this policy may result in my being dismissed from Middle Tennessee State University and/or appropriate legal action being taken against me. Signed Georgia Hemrick 5/20/2010

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