The author means that learning doesn't work well when it doesn't relate to the students' experiences outside of school. The learning should be interactive, engaging, and motivational.
2. According to the author, what is the best way to acquire a large vocabulary?
According to the author, the best way to acquire a large vocabulary is through action and experience. The more one speaks with others they are able to learn the meaning of words and the context in which those words are used in. A good example of this would be in science during a lab.
3. What gives a word a specific meaning?
The context or situation in which a word is used gives words specific meaning. For example, I like flowers or the painting looks like flowers.
4. What does the term "off the hook" mean in each of these sentences?
a. My sister broke up with her fiance, so I'm off the hook for buying her a wedding present.
The person is not obligated to buy a present anymore.
b. Them shoes are off the hook dog.
The shoes are cool; fashionable.
c. Man that cat was fighting 6 people and he beat them all. Yo, it was "off the hook", you should have seen it.
The cat fighting the 6 people was crazy, awesome, something you don't see everyday, or maybe even somewhat unbelieveable.
c. Man that cat was fighting 6 people and he beat them all. Yo, it was "off the hook", you should have seen it.
The cat fighting the 6 people was crazy, awesome, something you don't see everyday, or maybe even somewhat unbelieveable.
5. According to the author what is the"work" of childhood? Do you agree?
According to the author the "work" of childhood is play. I do agree however, I think it is important for children to play and have fun while still learning. For example, children learn how to talk to their peers/communicate when playing, learn to share, learn motor skills or specific tasks, learn about rules, learn about consequences, and etc. Childhood work should be play and it should prepare children for the future.
6. Why is NOT reading the instructions for how to play a game before playing a game a wise decision?
By playing the game first, without reading the instructions before beginning, allows children to be hands on with the game, to be creative, and to use their imagination. When you read the instructions you might not understand the terms or the context and may become confused and not want to play anymore, but once you are playing it you understand what you have to do even if you make mistakes first.
7. Does knowing the general or literal meaning of a word lead to strong reading skills?
In my opinion yes, knowing the general and literal meaning of a word does lead to strong reading skills because that means the reader has an understanding of the context that it is being used in. This also leads to a strong vocabulary which makes individuals stronger readers.
8.What does the author mean by the terms "identity" and "game". Give an example of 3 "identities" or "games" you play?
The author means that there are specific roles that people have (identity) and there are certain ways those roles are acted out (game).
1. As a waitress, I am expected to serve, be friendly, and polite to my costomers therefore I execute any action possible to give my customers the best experience while eating.
2. As a future teacher, I am expected to be professional. I should show up on time, follow the dress code, and participate in many other teacher duties.
3. As the woman of the house, I am expected to clean the house; vaccum, wipe off furniture, laundry, and etc. As the man of the house, my boyfriend is expected to be appreciative by paying the bills and thanking me.
9. According to the author, what is good learning?
Good learning is learning in which students can use in the real world.
10. How does understanding that being able to build a mental model and simulations of a real-word experience is closely tied to comprehending written and oral language support or change the way you think children should learn in school?
These close ties support the way I think children should learn in school because in my opinion this connection makes the learning more concrete, engaging, and contains more value to students. When students are able to make these connections they realize that the learning taking place is important and they will use it in the real world at some point in their life. It shows students that they are learning the information for a reason.
11. Why is peer to peer interaction so important for the language development of young children? How does knowing this support or change the way you think children should learn in school?
Peer interaction is so important for the language development of young children because they lead to positive social and emotional development skills in children. Knowing this supports the way I think children should learn in school because I believe in teaching with other than worksheets. In my opinion children should be learning with skills they will need in the real world. Using cooperative learning is a great way of teaching because students are able to learn to work together, to communicate, to understand roles and responsibilities, and they are still able to learn the intended information. This way allows students to explore 21st Century Skills and content standards at the same time; learning becomes more engaging rather than completing a boring repetitive worksheet. Life does not consist of worksheets; we have to create experiences in order to live.
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