Can I Make the Language Mine? Dynamics and Implications of Language Ownership within ESOL Classrooms
Publication Date
Summer 8-9-2020
Degree Name
Master of Arts in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (Master of Arts in TESOL)
First Advisor
Leslie Turpin
Abstract
This paper discusses and investigates the concept of ownership with an interest in gathering information which may enable educators to empower learners towards possession and ownership of the English language. The literature review and discussion seek to understand ownership as an experience and the particular dynamics at play with English as the target language: perceptions, attitudes, larger contextual factors which may help or hinder the strength of language ownership. The resulting connection with the target language has an observable impact on the learners’ motivation and engagement with the language-both inside and outside of the classroom. Considering this research, analysis is offered which may aid in program/curriculum development and teacher training; along with suggestions to spark continued development of in-class activities/strategies and practical tools practitioners may experiment with to potentially grow learner ownership.
Disciplines
Education | Linguistics | Sociology
Recommended Citation
Ellsworth, Megan, "Can I Make the Language Mine? Dynamics and Implications of Language Ownership within ESOL Classrooms" (2020). MA TESOL Collection. 750.
https://digitalcollections.sit.edu/ipp_collection/750