Explain how your recommendations are supported by research on language acquisition and second-language learning.

Learning of a Second Language

To complete the discussion this week, first watch this 10-minute TED Talk on infant language acquisition Link Below

Then, considering this video and your chapter readings (or some other scholarly resource) on second-language acquisition, engage in the following discussion:

Initial post: (30 points)

Explain what Dr. Kuhl means when she describes babies in the TED Talk video as citizens of the world.
From your textbook or some other scholarly source, briefly summarize the research on second-language learning in the following areas: Vocabulary, Phonology, and Grammar.
Making explicit connections to the information you provided in points 1 and 2, respond to one (1) of these prompts:

You are a parent educator tasked with teaching a group of expectant parents how to provide an enriched learning environment for their children. What would you advise the parents in terms of teaching their child a second language? Explain how your recommendations are supported by research on language acquisition and second-language learning.
OR
You are a high school introductory Spanish teacher presenting at Parent Night. How would you describe to parents the possibilities and limitations for their high-school children who are just beginning to learn a second language? Explain how your ideas are supported by research on language acquisition and second-language learning.
End with a brief description of your own experience with second-language learning as it relates to something you learned in this module.

Be sure to meet the following criteria for the writing:
No excessive spelling and grammar errors
No direct quote (word for word) from the source material
At least 250 words long
Cite at least the textbook or an outside scholarly article to support your discussion, in-text, and full citation

Initial Post (30 points)

Complete
Explanation of babies are citizens of the world
Summary of research on second-language learning
Response to prompt
Description of your own experience
In-text citation/Reference
In-text citation(s) in APA style
Full reference(s) in APA style

Writing mechanics
No excessive spelling/grammar errors
At least 250 words

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