Holes in the wall

T.MacKinnon@WarwickLanguage

Lewis (1997) proposes a new model:

•Observe•Experiment•Hypothesise

Macaro (2003) negative language models not supported by research.

• A way forward

• A place to call my own

• Room to think

When I first heard that it was necessary to make an e-portfolio of my francophone journey, I thought it would not be a very useful exercise. However, I am pleasantly surprised as to how it has given me the chance to reflect and analyse my language learning process overall. It has enabled me to structure and plan the way that I learn which is something of a first for me, and I want to try and incorporate the methods that I used here in future learning.

• Sharing the fruits of our labour

Propagating a community of learners

• “Walled garden online environments prevent the occurrence of serendipitous learning connections with the outside world” http://dangerouslyirrelevant.org/2012/08/26-internet-safety-talking-points.html

Project details:

• Flower vases and Irises • Breaking out of the walled garden• Institute of Advanced Teaching and Learning• Higher Education Academy seminar• LLAS conference 2012 e-portfolio developmen

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