Intersection of service and learning : research and practice in the second language classroom / by Gregory Thompson.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Thompson, Gregory, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Service learning.

Second language acquisition.

Languages, Modern--Study and teaching.

Languages, Modern.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (181 pages) : illustrations

Place of Publication:

Charlotte, North Carolina : Information Age Publishing, Inc., 2012.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

This book on service-learning provides a current view of service-learning research in the second language classroom and practical applications for the acquisition of both cultural knowledge as well as the different language modalities. This book helps in understanding how using service-learning in the language classroom can facilitate language acquisition. The author addresses many of the challenges faced by teachers in the second language classroom as they try to implement service-learning programs in their curriculum. Based on the research as well as the experience of the author and other practitioners in the field, suggestions are given in each chapter as to how to maximize student learning and acquisition of specific aspects of a language as well as on the formation of successful programs and service-learning experiences. These suggestions are integrated into the individual chapters based on the focus of the unit.This text shows how service-learning allows students real world application of the language they are learning in the classroom. This text discusses how service-learning assists students in contextualizing their learning and seeing the reality of their field of study and the applicability of their language classes to settings that they encounter in their own communities. Finally, at all levels teachers, professors, and administrators are being asked to provide standards and assessments to demonstrate achievement and excellence in their different fields. This text addresses how service-learning aids students in meeting these proficiency standards and helps them achieve many of the goals set forth by national and international foreign/second language learning organizations.

Contents:

Preface

Acknowledgments

Chapter 1

Introduction and history of service-learning in the language classroom

Chapter 2. Service-learning and second language acquisition theories

Chapter 3. The acquisition of reading and writing through service-learning

Chapter 4. The acquisition of speaking and listening through service-learning

Chapter 5. The acquisition of culture through service-learning

Chapter 6. Using service-learning with heritage language students

Chapter 7. Service-learning and language acquisition in the study abroad context

Chapter 8. The future of service-learning in the second language. Notes

References

Appendixes

About the author

Index.

Notes:

Includes index.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Print version record.

ISBN:

1-61735-894-0