Date of Award
5-2014
Degree Type
Creative Project
Degree Name
Master of Second Language Teaching (MSLT)
Department
World Languages and Cultures
Committee Chair(s)
Maria Luisa Spicer-Escalante
Committee
Maria Luisa Spicer-Escalante
Committee
Karin deJonge-Kannan
Committee
Ann M. Berghout Austin
Abstract
The author employs narrative writing to illustrate annotated bibliographies, classroom observations, research and research proposals, and self-reflections for second language learning. Elementary, secondary, adult, and college-level teachings are addressed. The author focuses on communicative language teaching, brain-based teaching, and dual language immersion with content based instruction. She addresses the importance of writing, authentic materials, task-based activities, communication, and the recognition of heritage learners. The main character is Alice and she travels through Argentina and Chile. Footnotes are used to keep the narrative style of the portfolio coherent. While the storyline is fictitious, all information included is based on the author’s research and actual classroom observations.
Recommended Citation
Lee, Jessica Pryor, "Alice's Adventure Through Second Language Acquisition: An Educator's Perspective" (2014). All Graduate Plan B and other Reports, Spring 1920 to Spring 2023. 418.
https://digitalcommons.usu.edu/gradreports/418
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