Correcting the Misconceptions that Mainstream Educators Have about Language

Document Type

Conference Proceeding

Publication Date

2010

Abstract

10 Myths and Misconceptions

  • 1: Language is best framed as a school subject. 2: Language equals literacy.
  • 3: More English is always better: more in school, and more at home.
  • 4: Everyone should understand everything that is said, all the time.
  • 5: There is one correct form of English.
  • 6: Only some students are language learners.
  • 7: Only some teachers are language teachers.
  • 8: The younger the better for language acquisition.
  • 9: Methodology is neutral; it doesn’t really matter how the content is conveyed.
  • 10: Language policies and practices have little to do with ethics.

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