How can literary texts be used, adapted, and developed best in the light of contemporary research in second language learning that points to the importance of play and creativity for learners?

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You need already have the book : Routledge Handbook of English Language Teaching 2016 By Graham Hall.  Read chapters 30-32 to answer the questions below.
*After reviewing the assigned readings for this week, address the following questions. Remember to use the headings Question 1 and Question 2 in your initial thread.

**Question 1

How can a learner’s L1 skills and knowledge be valued and drawn on to enhance the teaching and learning of L2 language skills?

**Question 2

How can literary texts be used, adapted, and developed best in the light of contemporary research in second language learning that points to the importance of play and creativity for learners?

What do you think about teaching fewer topics in greater depth?

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What Do You Think
http://highered.mheducation.com/sites/0078024455/student_view0/part3/chapter7/what_do_you_think_.html
After you complete the exercise, record your reflections regarding what surprised you and what you learned here.

End Case:
Watch the video clip (https://www.viddler.com/embed/4ba57d99/?f=1&player=arpeggio&secret=17384580) clip to observe students in an American Civics class learning about the law by role-playing different legal cases.
1. How do you feel about “learning by doing?”
2. What do you think about teaching fewer topics in greater depth?

Does the film remind you of a current issue? Which one(s)? Describe the similarities and differences.

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Does the film remind you of a current issue? Which one(s)? Describe the similarities and differences.
What elements of effective teaching did you observe in the film? Is good teaching in the 1950s and 1960s still considered good teaching today?
Investigate the sequel, currently being published. No need for a synopsis. What are your thoughts on the sequel?

Reflection key component in transformative learning. Discuss how reflection can enhance learning.

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Reflection key component in transformative learning.
Discuss how reflection can enhance learning.

What strategies could be used to motivate the student and why would strategies used be effective?

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As a faculty teaching an online course-there is student who always submit late assignments, rarely participate in required discussion board, and generally does not seem to be engaged with class.
What strategies could be used to motivate the student and why would strategies used be effective?
Could the same strategies be used if the course was face-to-face? If so, how?

Describe the strategies you would use to increase and maintain student motivation, foster active engagement in learning, promote positive social interaction, and build a supportive learning environment.

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  • Explain the relationship between motivation and student Describe the strategies you would use to increase and maintain student motivation, foster active engagement in learning, promote positive social interaction, and build a supportive learning environment.
  • Describe skills and attitudes you expect your diverse students to learn and demonstrate that promote positive social interactions and create a supportive learning environment.
  • Develop a list of 5 to 7 activities that are designed to establish and maintain a positive, collaborative relationship with families. Add a short summary about how these activities can promote the intellectual, social, emotional, and physical well-being of children.
  • Outline a substitute teacher plan: What does a substitute need to know about the classroom management plan and class routines to effectively teach your students?

Explain Ethnic differences in education.

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Explain Ethnic differences in education

– out of school factors(home,wider society)

Write a critical analysis essay on social mobility in education and relate to practice in schools.

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Write a critical analysis essay on social mobility in education and relate to practice in schools.

Explain why age of identification and exposure to language input are related to whether a child with hearing loss acquires typical or atypical language.

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1.Explain the difference between SLI and secondary language impairment. Include a brief description of each.

2.Briefly describe three services that SLPs provide children with language impairments.

3.Explain what least restrictive environment (LRE) is and the role a regular educator plays in respect to LRE and children with language disorders.

4.Briefly describe the three major areas of difficulty required for an ASD diagnosis.

5.What populations are at the highest risk for TBI? Why do you think these populations have a higher risk?

6.Describe the three different kinds of hearing loss (conductive, sensorineural, APD)

7.Explain why age of identification and exposure to language input are related to whether a child with hearing loss acquires typical or atypical language.

Discuss Child affected by war.

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Discuss Child affected by war.