Mónica Lourenço
University of Aveiro
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Language Awareness | 2014
Mónica Lourenço; Ana Isabel Andrade
This article aims at evaluating and understanding the effects of an awakening to languages (AtL) programme, carried out with a group of 21 Portuguese children aged three to six, in the development of phonological awareness (PA). Using mixed-methods research, data was gathered from video recordings of seven AtL sessions and PA tests for an experimental and a control group. Post-test results reveal that the experimental group increased their PA significantly, whereas the phonological abilities of the control group remained unaltered. Content analysis of the sessions supported these results, indicating that the experimental group was keen to observe, manipulate, and reflect upon languages and sounds. Findings suggest that exploring and working with linguistic diversity early on may develop metalinguistic skills conducive to literacy and language learning.
Language Culture and Curriculum | 2018
Mónica Lourenço; Ana Isabel Andrade; Susana Sá
ABSTRACT This paper shares the voices of six teachers regarding two language awareness projects carried out in one pre-primary and one primary school in Portugal. These projects present innovative practices in teaching young and very young learners to reflect upon language and linguistic diversity and to become aware of world issues (e.g. poverty, discrimination and climate changes). Based upon interviews conducted with the teachers after the staging of the two projects, we analyse teachers’ discourses regarding the learning outcomes of the activities, their beliefs and knowledge about language awareness and the possibilities for including this approach in the curriculum. Results suggest that teachers acknowledge the relevance of language awareness in the education of more engaged and respectful citizens; however, they feel insecure and unprepared to include it in their teaching practice and in their professional knowledge. Implications of these findings for pre-service and in-service teacher education are discussed.
on The Horizon | 2018
Mónica Lourenço
on The Horizon | 2018
Mónica Lourenço
Indagatio Didactica | 2018
Mónica Lourenço
Indagatio Didactica | 2018
Mónica Lourenço
RIFP: Revista Internacional de Formação de Professores | 2017
Mónica Lourenço; Ana Isabel Andrade; Filomena Martins
Teaching Languages off the Beaten Track | 2014
Mónica Lourenço; Ana Isabel Andrade
Livro de Atas do XI Congresso da Sociedade Portuguesa de Ciências da Educação | 2011
Mónica Lourenço; Ana Isabel Andrade
Proceedings from the International Conference "2008, European Year of Intercultural Dialogue: Discussing with Languages-Cultures" | 2010
Mónica Lourenço; Ana Isabel Andrade