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Identifier	Thesis 1831
Author	Fortin, Amy M.
Title	Establishing a Balance between Natural Second Language Acquisition and Language Learning in the Secondary Classroom
Publisher	Central Connecticut State University
Date	2006
Resource Type	Master's Thesis
Notes	The study of second language learning and acquisition is an on-going process. For decades teachers have searched for methodologies which maximize student learning and production in a foreign language. Traditionally teachers used rote memorization and translation techniques, following the Grammar-Translation or Audiolingual methods. With Steven Krashen at the forefront researchers are considering the ways in which learning a second language mimics learning the first language. Instructors are responding to Krashen's theories concerning the brain and it processes and are using more natural first language activities in their classrooms. Methodologies which incorporate these standards, such as Total Physical Response and Suggestopedia, are being used more and more frequently. The challenge for teachers, however, is to find a balance between the older and newer ideas. Classrooms are typically structured according to traditional teaching approaches and assessments. These are not necessarily the best environments for students to truly acquire second languages. Nonetheless, teachers need to find ways to create genuine and meaningful experiences in the second language. This study tries to offer a variety of activities and resources for teachers to use to create lively learning environments. It gives a brief outline of the common teaching practices. Additionally, obstacles in the classroom which hinder second language acquisition and learning are also discussed; suggestions are given to abate these common problems. Finally, an assessment instrument is given to help instructors evaluate their students' language abilities. A rubric is provided to help teachers relate their students' capabilities with the descriptions of the National Standards according to ACTFL.
Subject	Second language acquisition
Department	Department of Modern Languages
Advisor	Caliendo, Gloria Marie
Type	Text
Digital Format	application/pdf
Language	eng
OCLC number	713733998
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