Reflection Article: – Linguistics across Cultures: The Impac…

After reading the assigned article –

write a reflection that describes, discusses, and analyzes how culture and language acquisition impact the education process of a student. ESSAY TEMPLATE: [use the headers provided below as Level 1 headers in your submission]

Header #1: Summary of article:

• Provide a brief overview of the relationship between culture and language acquisition
• Discuss the importance of understanding cultural influences on second language learning
• Craft a thesis statement highlighting the impact of culture on the education process of students learning a second language

Header #2: Exploration

• Provide a balanced discussion of relevant information that clearly demonstrates your understanding of the article regarding the connection between culture and language.
• Discuss how cultural background shapes language learning styles

Header #3: Analysis and Synthesis

• Analyze each of your learning experiences and synthesize new learning.
• Use the theories you have learned about so far in this course (see the created by yourself and your peers) as well as the new knowledge from the article to form an analysis about the connection between culture and language and its impact on language acquisition.
• NOTE: Be sure that you cite your peers’ presentations in the body of your research paper (parenthetical/in-text citations) and list them on your References page.

Header #4: Connection to Practice

• Make clear connections between the key points you identified and that of classroom instruction [so what does all of your new learning look like in the classroom and/or how does it impact teachers?]
• Include several supporting details and/or examples from the article and/or additional scholarly readings and/or your theorist presentations.

Header #5: Reflection:

• Reflect on your learning. A reflection is centered around an individuals personal learning: make that learning a main component of your reflection.
• Include personal connections and/or experiences.

Header #6: Conclusion

• Highlight why your learning is important
• why the information encountered in the article is important for you as a classroom teacher
• how the learning you gained will benefit you as an educator
• why you appreciate the information in the article in the context of teaching.
• Plan for the future – implications: highlight and discuss how your new-found learnings will influence your future practice as an educator.

Formatting directions:

• Use the template provided above to organize your paper
• APA 7 format is required (must include a title page, in-text citations, reference page, etc.)
• Times Roman, 12-point, double-spaced font
• Use the rubric provided as a guide before submitting.