Initial+Language+Questions


 * Our Initial Questions About Language and/or Teaching Language**

//With this week's prep work, you'll want to revisit your questions and revise them to meet the characteristics of good questions that we discuss in class.//

How can exploring the changes and development of English over time (spelling, punctuation, slang) help students to have a better respect and understanding of the the standard English expected in academic/business life?

If our essential goal is to improve communication, how can/should 'new media' replace traditional written assignments? (Terry Smith)


 * What role does technology currently play in teaching language and what is the future outlook for using technology to teach English Language Arts? (Kyle Goodson)


 * Is being multi-lingual confusing or broadening for students? How can we, as teachers, turn this into a positive (possibly tapping into the students unique background and creating an experience for the whole class)? (Shannon Turner)


 * If something exists completely outside the realm of language (if it cannot be named or referred to), then is it safe to say it does not exist? (Michael Rowland)


 * How do you best integrate diversity into the canon? What is the relationship of the canon to cultural literacy?(Christina Shupe)


 * What is the language of the canon and what is its relevance today? (How do you bridge the language of the canon and the language of today?) (Christina Shupe)


 * How do you provide students with a foundation in standard language usage while allowing for the ever-changing nuances / uses / context? How do you balance the teaching of prescriptive and descriptive language/linguistics?(Christina Shupe)