In this discussion forum, you are invited to write a post discussing your understanding of “school language,” based on the course readings–Zwiers (2014) Chapters 1 and 2, Schleppegrell (2004) chapter 1, and Cummins (2008), as well as the WestEd “Perspectives on English Language Learning” Series Video: Aída Walqui with George Bunch.?“Robust Learning Opportunities for English Learners: Even MORE Important Now”?
Focus on discussing the connections and contrasts between these authors’ conceptualizations of the language used in school.Since this post demands more elaboration, the required length of the post is set to 300-400 words. You can use the following questions to guide your writing:
What is “school language”? How does each scholar (Schleppegrell, Cummins, Zwiers, and Bunch) define/explain the language used in school?
What are some of the characteristics of school language?
Any critiques on the notion of academic language?
If Toni Morrison has been on a panel with these scholars discussing language in school, what might she have said to them?
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