Assignment

Objectives:

1. Define the role of culture in learning. (InTASC 2k; TESOL 2)

2. Examine the application of language acquisition theoretical principles. (InTASC 1g, 2j; TESOL1.b)

Culture in Learning

Create a 10-15 slide PowerPoint presentation that you could deliver to your colleagues highlighting effective SEI strategies while being mindful of cultural influences on learning. Choose 5-7 SEI strategies that could be used in a classroom with students for whom English is an additional language as well as English-only students to promote language and content. How could these strategies be more effective if instructors were to take into account some of the theoretical language acquisition principles mentioned in your required reading?

Include presenter's notes, a title slide, in-text citations, and a reference slide that contains at least three sources from the required readings or your research.

While APA format is not required for the body of this assignment, solid academic writing is expected, and in-text citations and references should be presented using APA documentation guidelines, which can be found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.

Discussion Question 1 word count 200

Newcomer families can experience a vast array of emotions and issues when adjusting to their new environments. There can be many emotionally-charged circumstances impacting the children and their ability to do well in school. What are some common characteristics of these families and their communities and how can we support them in the classroom environment?

Discussion Question 2 word 200

Infusing culture into the learning environment is an important step for effectiveness of instruction. What are some ways we can address culture in our teaching?

Attachment:- Assignment_Powerpoint.rar