Bilingual education in context, a critical analysis of the dimensions involved in the teaching of English as a second language in a private University In Medellín.
Description
Bilingual education in context, a critical analysis.
Bilingual education in context, a critical analysis of the
dimensions involved in the teaching of English as a second
language in a private University In Medellín.
Pedagogical Dimension
Pedagogical Practice
Translanguaging
To support explanations, reinforce
instructions, Communication of
feelings and jokes. Special
situations
Translanguaging pedagogies are instructional
practices that start by acknowledging the full
linguistic repertoire of the learner, while at the
same time recognizing the social categories of
named languages García, O. (2017).
Technology
integrated
Online games, videos,
digital resources.
It varies in each teacher according to
the teachers' view. It can be student
centered or teacher centered. The
director of the language center
proposes students centered practices
but many teachers do not adhere to
these practices.
Some teachers don't have
pedagogical training for teaching
L2. They are Lawyers,
mathematicians or
communicators with a good level
of English
Academic objectives
Academic objectives are
Unrealistic. There is little time to
achieve the goals. They aren't
aligned to the context.
The academic objectives
are aligned to language
policies. Also they are
designed based on the
CEFR
Materials used in
class
Learning Platforms
Group activities
Visual aids
Task-Based approach
Alternative
assessment
Holistic view of
bilingualism
Linguistic Dimension
Proficiency in the use of the language
Learners have a limited repertoire. Low level of
l2 proficiency. Learners have little experience
learning L2.
Use of the language
The use of L1 is discouraged by
the directives
Translanguaging of bilinguals tends to be severely
restricted. In addition, schools confuse the
assessment of general linguistic proficiency, which is
best manifested in bilinguals while translanguaging,
with the testing of proficiency in a named language,
which insists on inhibiting translanguaging. Otheguy,
R., García, O. & Reid, W. (2015)
L2 is promoted as the mean of
communication
Some students are afraid of using the
language orally
Cognitive Dimension
The way language is acquired
Real-world input
Virtual lessons and
materials.
Virtual Learning
environment
Students do not take
advantage of the digital
material available
The platform is used to store extra
study materials, communicate via
chat, and to record student
attendance and grades.
Micro lessons.
How the language is used
It is used for the development of class
tasks
The students avoid to
use L2 orally
The way language is stored in the brain
Association between pictures and words
Practice of language patters.
Memorization of vocabulary