What are the similarities and differences between the language acquisition theories of Krashen and Cummins?
Topic 3 Discussion Question 1 Research special populations of ELLs or ELL typologies (e.g., newcomers, students with limited or interrupted formal education, refugees, long-term English learners). Compare two groups of ELLs by explaining factors that affect their learning and how the support they need in the classroom may differ. Topic 3 Discussion Question 2 What are the similarities and differences between the language acquisition theories of Krashen and Cummins? Relate your examples to your current or future classroom. How can different theories of language learning inform effective practice?
