Building academic language
“Building Academic Language” really had me thinking about the use of lectures or lecturing in schools. Typically in high school (or University setting) lectures were composed and scripted with complex academic language being used by an expert in this language. I believe that this type of lecture setting (a setting without discussion, interruption, or debate) makes for inaccessible learning of brick language. Speakers/ educators while introducing brick and motor language to their students, though important must consider the setting or tools in which they display this language. I believe the most common reaction to confusion or misunderstanding of language in young adults is usually utter indifference. It is our job as educators to promote and encourage language and language tools by the means that considers our listeners and students first.