A general framework and supporting strategies for teaching mixed classes
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Maria M. Carreira
Abstract
Many heritage language (HL) learners study their home language in the context of mixed classes, i.e. classes with second language learners and heritage language learners. Yet, most of the literature on HL teaching has focused on HL classes, to the neglect of mixed classes (Carreira, 2014). Addressing this gap, this paper presents a model of teaching for mixed classes that is premised on the principles of Differentiated Teaching (Tomlinson, 2009, 2003). The discussion considers how critical differences between heritage and second language learners should actually drive teaching and learning in mixed classes. Essential strategies and tools that support this proposal are presented, in particular, flexible grouping strategies, which make it possible to address the needs of both populations of learners and leverage their complimentary strengths.
Abstract
Many heritage language (HL) learners study their home language in the context of mixed classes, i.e. classes with second language learners and heritage language learners. Yet, most of the literature on HL teaching has focused on HL classes, to the neglect of mixed classes (Carreira, 2014). Addressing this gap, this paper presents a model of teaching for mixed classes that is premised on the principles of Differentiated Teaching (Tomlinson, 2009, 2003). The discussion considers how critical differences between heritage and second language learners should actually drive teaching and learning in mixed classes. Essential strategies and tools that support this proposal are presented, in particular, flexible grouping strategies, which make it possible to address the needs of both populations of learners and leverage their complimentary strengths.
Chapters in this book
- Prelim pages i
- Table of contents vii
- Acknowledgements ix
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Introduction
- Charting the past, present, and future of Spanish heritage language research 1
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Unit 1: Formal approaches to Spanish as a Heritage Language
- Formal linguistic approaches to heritage language acquisition 13
- A new look at heritage Spanish and its speakers 27
- On the nuclear intonational phonology of heritage speakers of Spanish 51
- Relative clause attachment preferences in early and late Spanish-English bilinguals 81
- Losing your case? Dative experiencers in Mexican Spanish and heritage speakers in the United States 99
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Unit 2: Educational approaches to Spanish as a heritage language
- Current issues in Spanish heritage language education 127
- Advances in Spanish heritage language assessment 143
- A general framework and supporting strategies for teaching mixed classes 159
- Understanding identity among Spanish heritage learners 177
- Heritage language healing? Learners’ attitudes and damage control in a heritage language classroom 205
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Unit 3: Future lines of development in heritage language education
- Emerging trends with heritage language instructional practices 221
- New directions in heritage language pedagogy 237
- Heritage language learning in study abroad 259
- Online courses for heritage learners 281
- Flipping the classroom 299
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Afterword
- Looking ahead 325
- Author Index 347
- Subject Index 351
Chapters in this book
- Prelim pages i
- Table of contents vii
- Acknowledgements ix
-
Introduction
- Charting the past, present, and future of Spanish heritage language research 1
-
Unit 1: Formal approaches to Spanish as a Heritage Language
- Formal linguistic approaches to heritage language acquisition 13
- A new look at heritage Spanish and its speakers 27
- On the nuclear intonational phonology of heritage speakers of Spanish 51
- Relative clause attachment preferences in early and late Spanish-English bilinguals 81
- Losing your case? Dative experiencers in Mexican Spanish and heritage speakers in the United States 99
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Unit 2: Educational approaches to Spanish as a heritage language
- Current issues in Spanish heritage language education 127
- Advances in Spanish heritage language assessment 143
- A general framework and supporting strategies for teaching mixed classes 159
- Understanding identity among Spanish heritage learners 177
- Heritage language healing? Learners’ attitudes and damage control in a heritage language classroom 205
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Unit 3: Future lines of development in heritage language education
- Emerging trends with heritage language instructional practices 221
- New directions in heritage language pedagogy 237
- Heritage language learning in study abroad 259
- Online courses for heritage learners 281
- Flipping the classroom 299
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Afterword
- Looking ahead 325
- Author Index 347
- Subject Index 351
