From Dana:
Hi guys,
I have a question for you. How can we expect the kids to only speak in the TL if they’ve only had 1,2 or 3 “years” of it?
I just finished reading Bryce’s administrator checklist where it says that teacher and students are speaking the TL, and I remember reading Annabelle’s blog post of it being the time of year when her students have to only speak Spanish.
I feel that if we do this, we’re forcing production and once again, favouring the fast processors. Or, we’re teaching kids how to say things and getting them to practice it until they’ve got it memorized.
That’s how I used to teach and that’s fine. But doesn’t that go against the research? Or am I missing something?
Thanks,
Dana
