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The National Curriculum (2014) and the impact it can have on teaching pupils Literacy In Primary Education, teachers are responsible for ensuring pupils reach age – related expectations which are noted in the National Curriculum (NC) (2014). The NC provides statutory and non – statutory guidance for every subject including English which assists teachers. The purpose of the programmes of study in the NC is for teachers to understand what pupils need to learn and helps teachers to plan effective…

The importance of using L1 to benefit L2 is essential for student success. In this paper, I will argue that we need to acknowledge students L1 as resource by drawing upon course texts, such as Hornberger and Link, Huff Post and the video about “The Benefits of a Bilingual Brain”. First of all, understanding a bilingual brain is essential in order to recognize its relevance in using L1 to acquire L2. Nacamulli mentions that there are three types of bilingual people: Compound bilingual,…

For example, an ELL student may understand the statement, "I like the way Mary is sitting" merely as a simple statement rather than as a referenced example of good behavior). Provide additional support for understanding English ELL students will need additional support to assist them in understanding the instruction provided in English. This support will be helpful, however, to all students in the class. The teacher should provide nonlinguistic examples that help to explain or clarify the…

Should People Learn Foreign Languages? In today’s world where information flows more freely, globalization is bringing people closer together. It is more important for people to be competent in other languages and form connections with a variety of people internationally to be even more successful. I believe there are many advantages to learning foreign languages. In Estonia it is mandatory to learn English and Russian in school and there is an option to choose a third one voluntarily in high…

formal strategic alliances would include vertical and horizontal growth/consolidation through mergers and acquisitions. In health care, providers often enter into strategic alliances not only for the benefit of the partners but also for the wellbeing of patients and communities. However, strategic alliances such as mergers, acquisitions and…

called the ‘Monitor Model’. This theory has greatly influenced research theory in second language acquisition and it comprises five hypotheses that will be explained in the following paragraphs: the acquisition-learning hypothesis, the natural order hypothesis, the monitor hypothesis, the input hypothesis, and the affective filter hypothesis (Baker, 1997). Krashen’s first hypothesis is called the ‘acquisition-learning hypothesis’, and it states that learners have two separate ways to…

Every student brings a form of prior knowledge to the classroom whether they are a native English speaker or an English language learner (ELL). As a teacher, it is my job to figure out what that prior knowledge is and expand upon it in multiple ways. Every classroom contains different types of learners that require information to be presented in alternative forms. Because of this understanding, I focus on varying my instructional delivery as well as trying different teaching strategies to meet…

Sapir-Whorf hypothesis, such as the foreign language effect or behavioral differences in bilinguals based on the language used tempt us to infer that thought might employ natural language, they only account for the influence language has on concept acquisition. In order to perform reasoning, the brain takes a body-centric approach: define and determine the desirability of an idea as a sum of elementary sensorial input from the body or the environment, such as vision, hearing, taste, equilibrium,…

Being able to experience cultural sightings in the U.S is a fascinating experience. For example, places like China Town in New York and El Mercado in Austin is filled with history and artistic views of people’s values. In America, worldwide integration is increasing not only in the business side but in everyday living. Because of the great opportunities in the U.S., shop owners from different ethnicities are able to offer their products. Consumers are offered with various shopping centers owned…

1. Describe basic interpersonal communication skills and cognitive academic language proficiency from your own understanding (1’). Interpersonal communication skills are the skills that English Language Learners (ELL’s) demonstrate when they are able to carry out a full conversation in the English language. Cognitive academic language proficiency on the other hand is that same students’ academic work in the English language. Just because a student can hold a conversation in English doesn’t mean…