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English language learning course (view source)
Revision as of 13:34, 8 April 2018
, 13:34, 8 April 2018→Core principles of language learning adopted in this resource
The core principles of language learning have been based on different approaches and methods tried in English learning in India and elsewhere, as well as based on widely accepted theories of language development. A techno-pedagogic integration has been attempted across multiple methods to bring the affordances of digital technologies to bear on language learning competencies.
The core principles of language learning have been based on different approaches and methods tried in English learning in India and elsewhere, as well as based on widely accepted theories of language development. A techno-pedagogic integration has been attempted across multiple methods to bring the affordances of digital technologies to bear on language learning competencies.
# English learning must focus on two dimensions - communicative competence and using language for learning. Building communicative competencies takes priority over using language for learning. English will be presented in the context of a prevailing multi lingual language environment and not create or perpetuate any hegemonies of English over the local language (NCF Position Paper on Teaching of English)
# English learning must focus on two dimensions - communicative competence and using language for learning. Building communicative competencies takes priority over using language for learning. English will be presented in the context of a prevailing multi lingual language environment and not create or perpetuate any hegemonies of English over the local language (NCF Position Paper on Teaching of English)
#Stephen Krashen's theory of Second
#Stephen Krashen's theory of Second Language Acquisition is the approach used for developing the language curriculum and the following are the guidelines for developing the curriculum
##The English learning environment will create an environment that allows the child to acquire language in ways and methods that they have acquired the first language, believing that the child will want to use language contexts for meaningful interaction
##The focus will be on hearing and producing; and seeing and producing. The child's first language / mother tongue/ local language are used to support the meaning making from the English language interactions. This is to be distinguished from the translation method.
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# Children who come to different English language learning environments come with different levels of competence in English, based on the environment they are surrounded by. This impacts both their levels of language acquisition as well as their perceived benefit from learning English
# Children who come to different English language learning environments come with different levels of competence in English, based on the environment they are surrounded by. This impacts both their levels of language acquisition as well as their perceived benefit from learning English