Activity 1
Academic language refers to the specialized language used in academic settings. It is essential for conveying complex ideas and participating in academic discourse. In content learning, academic language is vital for several reasons:
- Allow for accurate expression of complex ideas.
- Reduce ambiguity in communication.
b) Cognitive Academic Language Proficiency (CALP):
- Develops skills necessary for academic success.
- Bridges the gap between conversational fluency and academic proficiency.
c) Subject-Specific Vocabulary:
- Introduces terminology essential for understanding content.
- Builds a foundation for advanced study in the subject area.
d) Discourse Patterns:
- Familiarize learners with academic genres (e.g., expository writing, scientific reports).
- Develop skills in academic argumentation and presentation.
e) Critical Literacy:
- Enhances ability to analyse and evaluate academic texts.
- Develops skills in academic writing and research.
Here you have a mind map (created by using mindmeister.com) with the summary of these ideas:
In PTDL, academic language is integrated with content learning through:
1. Explicit Instruction:
- Teaching academic vocabulary in context.
- Modelling academic language use.
2. Scaffolding:
- Providing language support (e.g., sentence frames, word banks).
- Gradually increasing linguistic complexity.
3. Authentic Tasks:
- Engaging students in real-world academic tasks.
- Encouraging the use of academic language in meaningful contexts.
4. Multimodal Approaches:
- Using various modes (visual, auditory, kinaesthetic) to support understanding.
- Connecting academic language to concrete experiences.
5. Metacognitive Strategies:
- Teaching students to monitor their own understanding and use of academic language.
- Developing strategies for decoding unfamiliar academic terms.
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