D.+SLA+Approaches

**Second Language Acquisition Approaches**

**Overview of SLA Approaches: ** Remember to set up the SLA Approaches page with a title and graphic. This page will include a brief and concise slide show presenting key approaches to second language acquisition. Remember to include a short summary of the slide show, the slide show file, and your footer information.

Overview of Formal Approaches to SLA Slide Show  
 *  Examine the handouts and Module 3 lecture notes regarding the formal approaches to second language acquisition.
 *  Be sure to view the web resources provided in the module.
 *  Next, conduct an Internet search to locate additional information as needed. (Examples: web sites, handouts, information regarding SLA).
 *  Consider the information provided as well as information you have gathered as a result of your search.
 *  Be sure to reflect on the focus questions provided (See Module Assignments).
 *  Approach the assignment as if you were preparing the slide show for a professional development session at your school.
 * Slide Show Design Checklist**
 * ==Slide== || ==Components== ||
 * Title Slide || Title of the presentation, your name, school, and email. ||
 * Approach 1 || Overview ||
 * Approach 2 || Overview ||
 * Approach 3 || Overview ||
 * Age Factor || Explanation ||
 * Other Critical Factors || Description ||
 * Tips for Teachers || Helpful suggestions for classroom teachers ||
 * Best Approach for My Students || Explain why one specific approach works best with your students (or is most appropriate). ||
 * My Favorite Approach || Describe your favorite approach and explain why the selected approach is most aligned with your personal style of teaching. ||
 * Resources on SLA || Great web sites (or web materials) for teachers ||
 * References Used || List references used in APA format ||
 * Tips for Teachers || Helpful suggestions for classroom teachers ||
 * Best Approach for My Students || Explain why one specific approach works best with your students (or is most appropriate). ||
 * My Favorite Approach || Describe your favorite approach and explain why the selected approach is most aligned with your personal style of teaching. ||
 * Resources on SLA || Great web sites (or web materials) for teachers ||
 * References Used || List references used in APA format ||
 * My Favorite Approach || Describe your favorite approach and explain why the selected approach is most aligned with your personal style of teaching. ||
 * Resources on SLA || Great web sites (or web materials) for teachers ||
 * References Used || List references used in APA format ||
 * References Used || List references used in APA format ||
 * References Used || List references used in APA format ||
 * Slide Show Checklist

IMPORTANT:**

Slide Show Presentation Rubric **
 *  Please remember to include graphics on each slide.
 * Give special consideration to color, formatting, and design.
 *  Please submit the slide show to the Drop Box by the designated date.
 *  In addition to submitting via the Drop Box, post the slide show file to your Professional Development Component of your Wiki. Include the title of the slide show and brief overview/summary of information included.
 * 

<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">**<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;">EXAMPLE: **

// **Second Language Approaches: What works!** //**<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 126.5%;">

<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 113.85%;">Description: ** This informational slide show will assist you in becoming familiar with formal approaches to second language acquisition. In addition, factors such as age and related issues in the classroom setting are combined with tips for teachers and resources.**<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 126.5%;">

NOTE: ** The following is only an example and not a full slide show!







//...no bad mojo here!//

<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">SPSE 6820 Dr. Dorothy Valcarcel Craig MIDDLE TENNESSEE STATE UNIVERSITY dvcraig@mtsu.edu