Summative Assessment: Language Acquisition Elements Plan

Exam Content Earlier in the course, you learned about laws and policies that have affected EL education. This week, you investigate language acquisition elements, including theories of how people learn language, the stages ELs go through to acquire a language, and rules for learning a language known as elements of language. As a teacher, each of these is key for building a plan for educating multilingual learners in your classroom. Scenario Imagine you are one of five teachers who teach 1st grade. Your team has recently received an influx of multilingual (EL) learners. As the teacher with the most experience with these types of learners, your principal has asked you to create a plan for helping these learners reach English language proficiency. This plan will involve using language theory, using the stages of second language acquisition, and incorporating elements of language. Preparation Research the following: Theories of language acquisition (e.g., behavioral, cognitive, nativist, and interactionist) Stages of second language acquisition Elements of language (e.g., phonetics, phonology, morphology, lexicon, semantics, syntax, and pragmatics) Assessment Deliverable Create a 3- to 5-page plan that addresses the elements, theories, and factors that influence language acquisition that you and your team will follow to support your multilingual (EL) learners in acquiring English language proficiency. Include the following in your plan: Theories of language acquisition Describe 1 or more theories you will use when planning weekly instruction and how it will benefit your ELs. Provide a rationale for your chosen theory or theories. Stages of second language acquisition Explain how you will determine which stage of second language acquisition each of your ELs are in. Explain how you will plan to teach your ELs based on each stage of second language acquisition. For example, individual time for ELs will be planned by each teacher, teachers will work with small groups by language acquisition level weekly, and objects will be labeled in all classrooms for pre-production stage learners. Elements of language Define each element of language (phonetics, phonology, morphology, lexicon, semantics, syntax, and pragmatics) in a way that a parent/caregiver could understand. Provide an example of how you will teach each element of language to your 1st-grade ELs. Reflection process Detail how you will consistently reflect on each EL’s progress. Describe how you will assess their progress using the stages of language acquisition and the elements of language. Explain the process you will use to adjust instruction for students who are not progressing. Describe communication strategies you will employ to keep parents/caregivers informed on their child’s language progress. Cite at least 3 references to support your assignment. Format your citations and references according to APA guidelines. Submit your plan. Scenario Imagine you are one of five teachers who teach 1st grade. Your team has recently received an influx of multilingual (EL) learners. As the teacher with the most experience with these types of learners, your principal has asked you to create a plan for helping these learners reach English language proficiency. This plan will involve using language theory, using the stages of second language acquisition, and incorporating elements of language. Preparation Research the following: Theories of language acquisition (e.g., behavioral, cognitive, nativist, and interactionist) Stages of second language acquisition Elements of language (e.g., phonetics, phonology, morphology, lexicon, semantics, syntax, and pragmatics) Assessment Deliverable Create a 3- to 5-page plan that addresses the elements, theories, and factors that influence language acquisition that you and your team will follow to support your multilingual (EL) learners in acquiring English language proficiency. Include the following in your plan: Theories of language acquisition Describe 1 or more theories you will use when planning weekly instruction and how it will benefit your ELs. Provide a rationale for your chosen theory or theories. Stages of second language acquisition Explain how you will determine which stage of second language acquisition each of your ELs are in. Explain how you will plan to teach your ELs based on each stage of second language acquisition. For example, individual time for ELs will be planned by each teacher, teachers will work with small groups by language acquisition level weekly, and objects will be labeled in all classrooms for pre-production stage learners. Elements of language Define each element of language (phonetics, phonology, morphology, lexicon, semantics, syntax, and pragmatics) in a way that a parent/caregiver could understand. Provide an example of how you will teach each element of language to your 1st-grade ELs. Reflection process Detail how you will consistently reflect on each EL’s progress. Describe how you will assess their progress using the stages of language acquisition and the elements of language. Explain the process you will use to adjust instruction for students who are not progressing. Describe communication strategies you will employ to keep parents/caregivers informed on their child’s language progress. Cite at least 3 references to support your assignment. Format your citations and references according to APA guidelines. Submit your plan. Assessment Support Review the rubric for guidance on deliverable expectations. Review the following resources for writing guidelines and APA information: Center for Writing Excellence Reference and Citation Generator Grammar Assistance Looking Ahead The theories, stages, and elements you learned about this week may benefit you when completing your Wk 6 Summative Assessment: Student Support Infographic. Consider the supports you included in this summative assessment when you create your infographic in Week 6.