4.+End+Discussion+Board

Discussion Board This page was created so you can reflect on what you have learned from this TPA Wiki and discuss your thoughts and ideas with your colleagues regarding the following questions found below. We appreciate you taking time to participate in this discussion board.

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The TWO discussion questions are:

 1. In your own words, describe what is meant by the term Academic Language.

John Smith || To me, Academic Language is... ||
 * Name || Discussion Question Responses ||
 * example:
 * Lynn Kline || Academic language is more than content specific vocabulary. It includes abstract concepts and processes. The children must have practice thinking and exchanging ideas in the content. ||
 * Lynn Gagnon || Academic Language is specific for a learning environment. It is language that learners and teachers use to communicate about academic content. ||

 2. Share some ideas of how you can incorporate instruction on Academic Language in your classes with teaching candidates. John Smith || Here is an idea of how I can incorporate instruction on Academic Language in my classroom with teaching candidates... ||
 * Name || Discussion Question Responses ||
 * example:
 * Lynn Kline || I like the idea of using "concept attainment" to have studnets compare passages written in everyday language and academic content language. The can craft a slit of characteristics of academic content language from their first hand experience with both. ||