1. What is the main challenge being addressed in the book?
The main challenge being addressed in the book is the role language plays in learning.
The main challenge being addressed in the book is the role language plays in learning.
2. What does the author mean by the phrase "ways with words"?
In my opinion, the phrase "ways with words" means that an individual has a greater knowledge of vocabulary. This also could mean that the individual may present a higher reading level.
In my opinion, the phrase "ways with words" means that an individual has a greater knowledge of vocabulary. This also could mean that the individual may present a higher reading level.
3. What is the core argument being made by the author of this book?
The core argument of this book is that individuals learn new ways with words, in or out of school, only when they find a connection to the words.
The core argument of this book is that individuals learn new ways with words, in or out of school, only when they find a connection to the words.
4. Give an example of a specialized variety of a language or "way with words" you have learned outside of school?
I learned to text outside of school which in my opinion is a specialized variety of ways with words because texting language is very different then academic language.
I learned to text outside of school which in my opinion is a specialized variety of ways with words because texting language is very different then academic language.
5. According to the author, how do people learn a specialized variety of a language or "way with words" best?
According to the author, people learn "way with words" best when their minds run and build simulations of experiences that they have already had.
According to the author, people learn "way with words" best when their minds run and build simulations of experiences that they have already had.
6. If people are to be successful in the 21st century, what must they become?
According to the book, people must become "shape-shifting portfolio people"; which means people should gain many diverse experiences to use later in life to adapt themselves for fast changing circumstances.
According to the book, people must become "shape-shifting portfolio people"; which means people should gain many diverse experiences to use later in life to adapt themselves for fast changing circumstances.
7.
The author states that learning academic language is NOT sufficient
for success in modern society? Do you agree? Why or Why not?
I feel indifferent about the concept. In my opinion individuals should be able to understand academic language and new specialist varieties of language in order to succeed in the modern society. I don't think it would be sufficient to completely rule out learning academic language but I do agree that it is time for new ways of learning.
I feel indifferent about the concept. In my opinion individuals should be able to understand academic language and new specialist varieties of language in order to succeed in the modern society. I don't think it would be sufficient to completely rule out learning academic language but I do agree that it is time for new ways of learning.
8. What do you think about this author's "way with words"?
I think the author has a great way with words, however; in some cases I felt lost and had to re-read the material to grasp the concept. I am intrigued to see how the rest of the book is written.
Citation:
I think the author has a great way with words, however; in some cases I felt lost and had to re-read the material to grasp the concept. I am intrigued to see how the rest of the book is written.
Citation:
Paul Gee, J. P. G. (2004). Situated language and learning: a critique of traditional schooling. New York, NY: Routledge.
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