Transcript Comprehensible Input

Connect, Inspire, Engage!
Keeping It Real by Keeping It in L2!
John De Mado Language Seminars, LLC
125 S. Collier Blvd./ B202
Marco Island, FL 34145
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Twitter: @JohnDeMado
E-mail: [email protected]
Web: www.demado-seminars.com
Specifically Prepared for the TFLA Conference
Friday, October 14, 2016
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Buddy Hackett
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3 EXPRESSIONS TO AVOID
IN LIFE AS WELL AS TEACHING
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“It’s all good …”
“It is what it is …”
“Whatever …”
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90%
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COMPREHENSIBLE INPUT
Output of language is the result of
Comprehensible Input.
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This is NOT Comprehensible Input!
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COMPREHENSIBLE INPUT
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The language acquirer understands the input.
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CI is essential to language acquisition and literacy.
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Comprehended input (intake) is what counts, not just input that is
potentially comprehensible.
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Comprehensible input should also contain language that has not
yet be acquired but which the learner is ready to acquire (i + 1).
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The more comprehensible input provided, the more language
acquisition and literacy developed.
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“It’s not how much L2 you use …
It’s how much L2 they understand.”
De Mado
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Una Lección
Il y avait une fois un Papa souris …
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Le Papa souris vivait dessous d’une maison …
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… Avec ses 3 enfants …Manny, Mo y Jack.
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Un jour, las famille a decidé de sortir de dessous de la maison pour
faire une promenade.
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Et … Qu’est-ce qu’ils ont vu? …
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Ils ont vu le chat! …
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Et les 3 enfants avaient GRAND peur!
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Mais, le Papa souris a eu une très bonne ideé!
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BOW WOW!!!
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Il a commencé à aboyer!
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Et le chat avait peur et il s’est echappé!
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Mes enfants…
Une leçon… Il est
très important
être bilingue!
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“The more you provide ‘CI’, the
more your students will seek it! …”
De Mado
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RISK-TAKING, VULNERABILITY, INTUITION
. Risk-Taking: The willingness to confront
more language than which you presently
own.
· Vulnerability: The willingness to err for
the broader goal of communication.
· Intuition: The ability to sift for meaning.
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The ‘Instruction/ Acquisition Gap’ is
narrowed… And the responsibility
for remaining 90% in L2 is shared
between students and teacher.
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RVI STRATEGY
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Know when to intervene:
 “Accuracy is a destination … Not a point
of departure.” … De Mado
 “The conventions of language should not
impede the invention of language.” …
Freeman & Freeman
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ERROR Vs MISTAKES
Error
Mistakes
 -Inventive
- Fossilized
 -Dynamic
- Static
 -Transitional Influence - Permanent
 -Intuitive Selection
- Conscious Selection
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Types of Error
 Interlinguistic:
Brought about by the clash of two or
more languages…
 Intralinguistic:
Brought about by the unique peculiarities
of a given language...
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MINIMIZING ENGLISH *
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Avoid English by simplifying.
 Avoid English by providing CI.
 Plan lessons that avoid idle time.
 Post high-frequency words and expressions
around the classroom.
 Teach ‘negotiation of meaning’ by not yielding.
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MINIMIZING ENGLISH *
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Encourage circumlocution
 Encourage expressions of clarification and
assistance:
– “I don’t understand.”
– “Please repeat.”
– “Help, please.”
* Do not teach grammar points in the target language.
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SET THE SCENE FOR COMMUNICATION
Create an environment that encourages communication.
1. The big ‘U”
2. 6-8 person round tables
3. Single large round table
4. Stuffed chairs
5. Carpeted floor
6. Change seating often in order to mix and match
individuals and groups.
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UNDERSTAND HOW LANGUAGE ACQUIRERS USE LANGUAGE
ACTFL Performance Descriptors
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Range: Novice, Intermediate, Advanced
 Mode: Interpretive, Interpersonal, Presentational
 Domains: Functions, Contexts/Content, Text types,
Language Control, Vocabulary, Communication
Strategies, Cultural Awareness
(Word User to Sentence User to Paragraph User)
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UNDERSTAND AND ENCOURAGE THE
THREE MODES OF COMMUNICATION
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Interpretive: Listening, reading, viewing
(Receptive Skills)
 Interpersonal: Two-way communication/
speaking, writing (Productive Skills)
 Presentational: One-way communication/
speaking, writing (Productive Skills)
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Language Teacha’ Rap
Big D In ‘Da House!
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Connect, Inspire, Engage!
Keeping It Real by Keeping It in L2!
John De Mado Language Seminars, LLC
125 S. Collier Blvd./ B202
Marco Island, FL 34145
______
Twitter: @JohnDeMado
E-mail: [email protected]
Web: www.demado-seminars.com
Specifically Prepared for the TFLA Conference
Friday, October 14, 2016
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