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8.
English Only in the Classroom
This
unit will introduce you to some of the main
arguments for English Only (EO) Vs the (BI)
bilingual approach in the L2 classroom. Various
Educational authorities in L2 countries demand
that the English language be taught in English
only. Conversely are the arguments that say
an intricate mix of L1 and L2 need to be administered
by a culturally sensitive teacher, especially
where that teacher is a Native speaker of English.
Required
Reading:
Dash, P.
(2002) English Only (EO) In The Classroom: Time
For a Reality Check? The Asian EFL Journal,
Volume 4.
http://www.asian-efl-journal.com/december_02_pd.php
Nation, P.
(2003). The role of the first language in foreign
language learning. The Asian EFL Journal,
Volume 5.
http://www.asian-efl-journal.com/june_2003_PN.php
Suggested
Reading:
Özmen, K.S.
(2004). Make them be aware of learning,
Not beware of learning. The Asian EFL Journal,
Volume 6.
http://www.asian-efl-journal.com/04_kso.php
Oka, H. (2004).
A Non-native Approach to ELT: Universal or Asian.
The Asian EFL Journal, Volume 6.
http://www.asian-efl-journal.com/04_ho_ind.php
Luchini, P.
(2004). Developing oral skills by combining
fluency- with accuracy-focused tasks: A case
study in China. The Asian EFL Journal, Volume
6.
http://www.asian-efl-journal.com/december_04_PL.php
Nation, P. Teaching
Vocabulary. The Asian EFL Journal, Volume
7.
http://www.asian-efl-journal.com/September_05_pn.php
Assignment:
Your
assignment is to prepare an overview of the
debate, and consider which language English
should be taught in.
Module
Statement of Purpose: English Only in the Classroom
This growing area
of EFL needs specific attention. Approaches
and methodologies vary from one country to another.
The topic is in flux, and clear guidelines have
yet to be established for the profession to
follow. This important of EFL requires specific
examination.
Module
Description: English
Only in the Classroom
Your readings of will
lead you to an understanding why some practitioners
argue for a strict English Only approach, whilst
other temper the argument with theories that
suggest that English Only instruction is akin
to "an invasion" of the local culture,
thus contributing to a high affective filter
that prevents or retards the student's L2 learning.
Module
Goals:
English
Only in the Classroom
To place the teacher at
the forefront of a developing zone of EFL. Over
the coming decade this topic will see saw through
different levels of English presentation in
the classroom. The teacher needs to be acutely
aware of when to use the L1 and when to enforce
the L2.
Instructional
Methods:
1.
Students will read numerous academic articles
by world leading authorities and critically
examine and compare articles.
2. Materials have been prepared by world acclaimed
authors - these form the basis of the course.
Students are encouraged to source other materials
widely
3. Students will be able to go to the Forums
and raise and argue points of view
4. Assessment is based on written work assessed
by our Editorial group.
Submit
article for examination (don't forget
your ID number)
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