Community Language Learning Introduction

Whole-Person Learning

• Whole-person learning involves considering students' cognitive, emotional, and social aspects in the learning process.
• It acknowledges that students bring their entire selves, including their experiences, emotions, and values, to the learning environment.

Charles A. Curran's Findings

• Charles A. Curran discovered that adults in new learning situations often feel anxious, vulnerable, and self-conscious.
• This emotional state can hinder their ability to learn and absorb new information.

Role of Language Counselors

• Charles A. Curran suggested that teachers become language counselors to support students' emotional and social needs in language learning.
• Language counselors focus on building trust, fostering a sense of security, and promoting self-esteem.

Community Language Learning Method

• According to the Community Language Learning Method, teachers can help students by creating a supportive and non-threatening environment.
• This allows students to feel comfortable and relaxed, enabling them to internalize the language more effectively.

Internalizing Another Language

• Internalizing another language involves integrating it into one's own identity, values, and experiences.
• This process requires a deep emotional connection with the language, rather than just intellectual understanding.

Teachers' Role

• The main purpose of teachers viewing students as 'whole persons' is to create a personalized and empathetic learning environment.
• By doing so, teachers can help students overcome emotional barriers, build confidence, and achieve successful language learning outcomes.