Activity

Student: Gherson Ostia

1)how might you develop new tasks for use in the classroom which present a more balanced or
more elaborated understanding of language?

The document suggests that in order to develop new tasks for use in the classroom that present a
more balanced or more elaborated understanding of language, teachers need to consider the
nature of language as both a code and a social practice of meaning-making and interpreting.
Teachers can create tasks that include opportunities for activities such as noticing, comparing,
reflecting, and interacting. They can also encourage students to develop a conception of what
language and culture are and how they interrelate to interpret and create meaning. One way to
develop new tasks is to incorporate authentic materials that reflect the culture and language being
studied. For example, teachers can use videos, songs, and literature from the target culture to
provide students with a more nuanced understanding of the language and its cultural context.
Teachers can also design tasks that require students to use the language in real-life situations, such
as role-plays or simulations, to help them develop their communicative competence. Overall,
developing new tasks for use in the classroom that present a more balanced or more elaborated
understanding of language requires a deep understanding of the nature of language and culture, as
well as a willingness to experiment with new approaches and materials.

2) how significantly does your stance as a languages educator focus on interculturality?

The importance of interculturality in language teaching and learning it suggests that taking an
intercultural perspective involves developing an understanding of one's own language and culture
in relation to an additional language and culture. It also involves recognizing and accepting the
variable points of view of diverse participants in communication and continuously learning from
and building upon the experience. The document proposes a set of five principles for developing
intercultural language learning, which include active construction, making connections, interaction,
reflection, and responsibility. It suggests that intercultural language learning involves much more
than just developing knowledge about another culture and its language. It involves learning to
understand how one's own culture shapes perceptions of oneself, the world, and our relationship
with others. Therefore, intercultural perspective should be an integral part of language teaching
and learning. It is not just about learning another language but also about developing an
understanding of oneself in relation to others and the world.

3) how might you modify your teaching to focus more on developing the ability to learn how to
learn?

To modify my teaching to focus more on developing the ability to learn how to learn, I can consider
to use strategies such as:

1. Encourage metacognition: Help students become more aware of their own learning process.

2. Foster a growth mindset: To encourage students to embrace challenges and view mistakes as
opportunities for learning.
3. Promote active learning such as problem-solving, inquiry-based learning, and collaborative
learning.

4. Use diverse teaching methods, this can include visual aids, hands-on activities, and technology-
based learning.

5. Emphasize the importance of lifelong learning and encourage students to continue learning
beyond the classroom.

I think by implementing these strategies, you can help your students develop the ability to learn
how to learn, which can be a valuable skill for their future academic and professional.

4) how might I modify my teaching to focus more on developing the ability to learn how to
learn?

Intercultural language learning involves developing an understanding of one's own language and
culture in relation to an additional language and culture. In practical terms, this means that
students engage with and learn to understand and interpret human communication and
interaction in increasingly sophisticated ways. They do so both as participants in communication
and as observers who notice, describe, analyze, and interpret ideas, experiences, and feelings
shared when communicating with others. Intercultural language learning is about developing the
ability to communicate effectively and respectfully with people from different cultures and
backgrounds.