TESOL Praxis

Traditional Linguistics A prescriptive approach to grammar. Emphasizes how one should use correct speech in a given lang. Applied Linguistics Offers solution to lang related real life problems Ex. Educ, anthropology, psychology Structural Linguistics Descriptive approach (Bloomsfield) "non" signals the meaning not when placed before a word. investistigated concrete ling data and organized the data into structured levels for purpose of description Contrastive Analysis e...

What are some examples of cultural norms that affect communication? Gender, age, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, education Why is it important for language learners to also learn the cultural norms associated with a language? ...It's important so that ELL can function and contribute to the dominant culture without fear of alienation or exclusion. To avoid isolation within their own culture. How do cultures vary in terms of norms concerning eye contact? Some cultures expect dir...

English Phonemes 26 letters/ 44 phonemes BF Skinner Behaviorist Theory of Language Learning. Children enter the world as a blank slate and are influenced by the environment. "ope rant conditioning" Schema The framework around information that is stored in the brain. Code switching mixing of words in L1 and L2 Inter-language Strategy used by second language learner to compensate for lack of proficiency Overgeneralization Inter language strategy- attempts...

Which of the following is true about the Migrant Education Program? It currently has programs in every state. Funding for Title III programs in the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB) is directly related to outcomes from which of the following court case(s)? Castañeda v. Pickard Lau v. Nicols (U.S. Supreme Court, 1974) determined that ELLs must be given what right? To instruction that they have the skills to understand The primary approach to teaching English to non-native s...

formative assessment Assessment during instruction. Ongoing assessment that checks for understanding while teaching and learning are still happening. Ex: Observations, discussions, questioning, exit cards, peer and self assessment. standardized assessment Any form of test that (1) requires all test takers to answer the same questions, and (2) is scored in a consistent manner. Ex: Multiple-choice test Performance assessment It is the application of knowledge, skills, and work h...

Audiolingual Method "army method," drilling correct forms, grammar taught inductively, lots of speaking Total Physical Response Approach learning through commands and questions, students not made to speak until they are ready Grammar Translation Approach oldest method, taught almost exclusively in L1, explanation of grammar, lots of vocabulary Direct Method begin with dialogue then translate then question, grammar taught inductively, imitates L1 learning, lots of speak...

phonology Study of a sound system of language Generation 1.5 kids born elsewhere but heavily socialized in the us Plyler v Doe states can't deny education for illegal immigrants amendment 14 ELL English Language Learner CALP (Cognitive academic language proficiency) the language ability needed for learning academic skills Inflectional adds es, s, ed, ing, er does not change the meaning of the word Idiom an expression whose meanings cannot be infe...

Title VI prohibits discrimination on the grounds of race, language ability, color, or national origin by recipients of federal financial assistance. Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 The Bilingual Education Act recognizes the unique educational disadvantages faced by non-English speaking students. Allows federal funding for LEPs and research activities. ELLs are eligible for title I. Title VII of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1968 The Supreme Court ruled th...