For these questions, you may write in English. If you are up for a challenge and want EXTRA CREDIT, you may try your hand at German. For all other blogs here after, they will be written in German. Please always sign your blog posts with only your initials. Mine for example would be MR. The reason we do this is to keep your identity secure. You are required to respond to 3 other student blog posts. Because of this, it is VERY important that you write your blog response as soon as possible. This allows your classmates the chance to respond to you. Please check back frequently to respond to your classmates. Ultimately, we want to create a class discussion here, where you have more time to process the information. All blogs for this class are for credit and will go into your homework category.
BLOG 1
According to Merriam-Webster, immersion instruction is defined as instruction based on extensive exposure to surroundings or conditions that are native or pertinent to the object of study; especially : foreign language instruction in which only the language being taught is used.
In light of this definition and our immersion days, please answer the following questions:
1) Why do you think immersion is important at level 3 and 4?
2) What does immersion look like for our classroom? What are the student role and teacher role?
3) What are some struggles that you can see with transitioning into only speaking in German?
4) What can you do to help prevent these struggles?
5) What can Frau do to help students feel more comfortable in the language?
6) What are your goals and hopes for this class?
BLOG 1
According to Merriam-Webster, immersion instruction is defined as instruction based on extensive exposure to surroundings or conditions that are native or pertinent to the object of study; especially : foreign language instruction in which only the language being taught is used.
In light of this definition and our immersion days, please answer the following questions:
1) Why do you think immersion is important at level 3 and 4?
2) What does immersion look like for our classroom? What are the student role and teacher role?
3) What are some struggles that you can see with transitioning into only speaking in German?
4) What can you do to help prevent these struggles?
5) What can Frau do to help students feel more comfortable in the language?
6) What are your goals and hopes for this class?