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What is the primary goal of teaching?
To ensure that knowledge is passed on to the next generation.
What are the skills that the K-12 curriculum aims to teach learners?
Interpersonal communication, understanding content from other areas, and academic independence.
The K-12 curriculum focuses on ________ and ________.
communicative competence, multiliteracies
Which of the following is NOT a component of language?
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What is communicative competence?
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Sociolinguistic competence refers to the knowledge of grammatical rules only.
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Who coined the term 'communicative competence'?
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Match the components of language with their definitions:
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Study Notes
Primary Goals of K-12 Curriculum
- Aims to ensure knowledge transfer to the next generation.
- Focuses on teaching skills and knowledge for societal function.
- Language communication complexity increases with societal progress.
Communication Skill Challenges
- Language teachers face the challenge of effectively imparting communication skills.
- Early grades are crucial as learners are in formative developmental stages.
K-12 English Curriculum Objectives
- Emphasizes learner-centered approaches, addressing individual language needs.
- Seeks to develop:
- Interpersonal communication skills.
- Content comprehension across diverse learning areas.
- Academic independence.
Core Concepts of the Curriculum
- Communicative Competence: Mastery of effective communication, beyond just grammar and lexicon.
- Multiliteracies: Understanding and using multiple forms of communication and literacy.
Language Components
- Phonology: Study of sound systems; phonemes are the smallest sound units (e.g., "DOG" has three phonemes).
- Morphology: Smallest units of meaning that combine to form words (e.g., sounds, syllables).
- Syntax: Correct arrangement of words; foundational grammar rules.
- Semantics: Meanings of words and their combinations; understanding vocabulary and concepts.
- Pragmatics: Appropriate use of language in social contexts; adjusts speech based on audience.
- Lexicon: Collection of words used within specific contexts or professions; domain-specific language.
Communicative Competence
- Coined by Dell Hymes in 1966, emphasizing practical communication skills alongside grammatical knowledge.
- Includes understanding the social contexts and appropriateness of language use.
Framework of Communicative Competence (Canale and Swain, 1980)
- Grammatical/Linguistic Competence: Knowledge of language rules, grammar, syntax, phonology, and morphology critical for meaningful dialogue.
- Sociolinguistic Competence: Awareness of sociocultural nuances of language, appropriateness of language in different contexts, and understanding responses fitting social situations.
- Discourse Competence: Ability to produce and comprehend oral and written texts across various communication forms, ensuring effective dialogue in diverse scenarios.
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Description
This quiz explores the primary goals of the K-12 curriculum as discussed in Lesson 3. It emphasizes the significance of imparting knowledge and essential skills to the next generation to enhance communication and societal function. Understand the challenges faced by language teachers in fostering these skills.
