kara
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Post by kara on Sept 14, 2014 23:23:12 GMT -5
What are your opinions on Ms. Lees lesson.
Is it something you would consider trying for yourself, or have you done something similar? (If youve had the chance)
Why (or why not) do you think getting the students to do a lesson that involved pop culture effective in regards to learning english?
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Post by vlmuth on Sept 16, 2014 10:16:59 GMT -5
Would you be able to give me a page number for this? I apologize, but am unable to find Ms. Lee in chapter 1. Sorry!
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Post by kristine14 on Sept 16, 2014 22:05:22 GMT -5
I posted my response five hours ago. I'm not sure why it is not showing up.
I would teach my students about pop culture. My students, although they are adults, show great interest in the American culture. It is important to address different cultures so they are able to make connections between the two. We often talk about the similarities and differences.
I teach my students culture based on holidays that are approaching. During October, I will talk about Halloween. I feel that they should be aware of why people are walking around the neighborhood wearing costumes, going from door to door, and taking candy from strangers. Also, if they have children that might want to participate, so it would be important to discuss safety concerns.
One day we got on the topic of weddings. I had pictures from my friend's wedding above my desk. I showed them the photos and talked to them about a traditional American wedding. I told them that it is usually formal, the bride wears a white dress, you have a cake, there are family and friends present, a honeymoon usually follows, there is dancing and food. Then I asked my Nepali students to describe a wedding in their culture. I learned that their weddings are very informal. They usually wear the same clothes they wear everyday, there is not a big ceremony, usually just a few close family members.
I feel it is important to address American culture so they understand traditions and why they are celebrated.
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Post by nstashenko on Sept 16, 2014 22:23:24 GMT -5
I think you used the wrong book hun, we were suppose to read from principles of language learning and teaching not teaching by principles:) However I think I would get my students involved in pop culture. I think if you incorporate pop culture in your teaching to students who are learning second language it will give them a little bit of a back ground as to how our culture is. I believe that through pop culture the students can be introduced to our cultural/ society values, history, entertainment and educational purposes. I also believe that introducing the students to pop culture will show them the appreciation, value and custom traditions of this culture. I know for myself having English as almost my third language and coming from a culture where Halloween is not even known of and Christmas is celebrated in January 6th not in December I am grateful that my ESL teachers introduced me to the different holidays that are celebrated, traditions etc. Otherwise I would be living in a country where I would have no idea whats going on and no understand as to why people around me behave and act a certain way that might be different then from where I come from.
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Post by nancy27c on Sept 16, 2014 22:34:07 GMT -5
I'm not too sure where this lesson or Ms. Lee is. Can you be more specific?
From reading other answers, I would agree that pop culture can help teach language. When I taught at The Underground Cafe, run by the Utica City School District for 18-21 yr. olds, the students were all interested in pop culture. They usually talked about these things in their first language, on breaks, but they would have benefited from a lesson plan which involved pop culture references.
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Maria
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Post by Maria on Sept 16, 2014 22:54:11 GMT -5
Yes, I think you're referring to the wrong book. To answer your question though I'd have to agree with using pop culture in the lesson. It's an excellent idea to have students relate their learning to something that is significant for them. You could really make a lesson like this effective because you'll get kids passionate about the subject. Making connections in learning to hobbies or things we enjoy really stimulates learning and brings it to a higher level. Like Kristine said it's important to address different cultures and compare. You can teach students different holidays commonly practiced by our country but don't forget theirs. Ask students about their traditions and respect the beliefs of that culture.
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Post by ayteama on Sept 17, 2014 19:48:07 GMT -5
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Ops
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kara
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Post by kara on Sept 17, 2014 22:31:20 GMT -5
Sorry guys... >-<' I didn't realize I haven't bought the other book.
But thank you for answering anyways~
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