I found the session very helpful and well organised - splitting us into separate groups allowed the discussion to move smoothly and swiftly. The level of engagement and interaction was very high. The overall agreement that both metaphors remain important was not unexpected, and the use of both metaphors for language teaching seems almost universal, with participation and practice being almost synonymous in this context.
What needs to be questioned is grade or level of participation, as well as the context; the beliefs, history and mentality of a particular 'group' all affect the way that they participate.
Overall, I found this to be a useful and helpful session, and was able to listen to (and learn from) the experiences of other members of the group, including of course the tutor leading the discussion.
Acquisition and participation metaphors
Reflections on OU Live session.
I found the session very helpful and well organised - splitting us into separate groups allowed the discussion to move smoothly and swiftly. The level of engagement and interaction was very high. The overall agreement that both metaphors remain important was not unexpected, and the use of both metaphors for language teaching seems almost universal, with participation and practice being almost synonymous in this context.
What needs to be questioned is grade or level of participation, as well as the context; the beliefs, history and mentality of a particular 'group' all affect the way that they participate.
Overall, I found this to be a useful and helpful session, and was able to listen to (and learn from) the experiences of other members of the group, including of course the tutor leading the discussion.