Principles of Language Arts Instruction

  Summary  Name of teacher: Miss N. Singh Principle outlined: Principle 5 Quote: "  I believe that technology plays an important role in education, not only in helping students develop in one area, but also in giving them a broader sense of culture in different religions and countries. It assists students in developing a broader range of acceptance of what the world is. Technology is very important because it provides a vital, significant benefit to children in a variety of ways, all of which are positive. Technology is advancing in our society today, and our Guyanese children must keep up." Miss Singh mentioned Japan, saying that their technology is so advanced that it is impossible to compare our country to theirs; because their technology is so advanced, they can achieve so much with the touch of a finger. Miss stated, "that technology is present in her classroom, but not to the extent that she would like it to be, and that it is not at our level of availability....

 Principle #3 is one that I have never considered in my teaching experience. Now that I recognize the value of integration and what it truly entails, I plan to use it frequently in my language arts teaching.

 It is important that students use quality literature to explore language skills, writing aspects such as language devices, grammar, and so on. Quality literature is an excellent stimulus for involving students because it gives them time to reflect and make connections between the text, their own experiences, and personal responses. In addition, quality texts provide readers with a relatable context, making it easier to write from various points of view and about abstract situations. What factors influence the quality of children's literature? A good book has a key focus that connects the story and captures the reader in. The topic should be exciting and relevant to children, and it ought to have a beginning, middle, and end. The theme should originate from the story so that the reader recognizes it as a learning experience. For example, in my class, students grumble that the stories or reading passages they receive are boring and that they are not motivated to read them. We all kn...

We can influence the outcomes of second language learners. This is where student voice and choice come into play, because they engage students while also assisting them in discovering and creating relevance in their language learning experiences. These four suggestions can assist teachers in incorporating student voice and choice into language learning: When teaching a language, use an inquiry-based approach - Student-centered inquiry fosters a sense of ownership. This method requires teachers to ask meaningful questions with interdisciplinary connections. These numerous connections provide opportunities for students with diverse interests and backgrounds to find relevance in the context of student choice in the language classroom. Use personalization strategies to help students see themselves in what they are learning - Personalization can be as simple as allowing students to create a menu of foods from the country where the target language is spoken that they enjoy. Make the...

Language arts are tools that children use to explore the rest of the elementary curriculum. Children learn to apply language arts in all areas of their learning when their teachers integrate reading, writing, listening, viewing, speaking, and visual representation throughout the curriculum. In reality, when students learn concepts in social studies or science, they are also practicing one or more of their language skills. In addition, according to Bullock (1975), promoting language across the curriculum is based on three principles: The ability to learn is one function of language; all genuine learning is based on discovery, and the best way to discover is through language arts.  For example, students are allowed to read then answer questions orally and in writing. When they read aloud, their reading skills improve; similarly, when they are asked to answer questions based on what they have read, their speaking and thinking skills begin to develop because they must think of their an...

Ways in which this Principle (#4) can be in-cooperated in the classroom. Make Learning Fun as mentioned previously. Set performance goals -  Set small, attainable goals for students and encourage them to complete them. Create challenging assignments that are appropriate for the class's abilities. Change the atmosphere or scenery of the classroom - Yes, the classroom is a great place to learn, but who enjoys sitting at a desk or staring at a screen most of the time, listening to the teacher talk? Why not give students the opportunity to learn outside of the classroom in a new setting? It will keep them intrigued and inspired. You'd be surprised at how beneficial a new setting or open classroom can be! THOSE ARE JUST A FEW EXAMPLES. I will incorporate this principle in my classroom to the best of my ability,