Knowledge of first and second language acquisition theories and classroom application Flashcards
Chomsky
created the theory Language Acquisition Device (LAD) supposes that the ability to learn language is innate, that nature is more important than nurture.
Cognitive Constructivism (Piaget)
language is simply one way that children represent their familiar worlds, a reflection of thought and that language does not contribute to the development of thinking ; cognitive development procedes language development.
Social Constructivism and Language (Vigotsky)
focuses on the relationship between the development of thought and language; interested in the ways different languages impact a persons thinking; views language as social communication which graudally promotes both language iteself and cognition
Intentionality
recognizes that children are active learners who co-construct their worlds; language development depends on the childs social and cultural environment, the people in it, and their interactions; the adults role, actions, and speech are still considered important.
proto-conversations
treating babies as people who can understand, share and have intentions in sensitive inter-changes
error-analysis
recognizing patterns of errors
interlanguage
analyzing what aspects of the target language are universal
Developmental Patterns
the order in which features of a language are acquired and the sequence in which a specific feature is acquired
The Acquisition - Learning Hypothesis
there is a difference between learning a language and acquiring it
The Monitor Hypothesis
the learned language monitors the acquired language; person keeps incorrect language out of L2 communication
interpersonal communication
involves verbal and non-verbal communication
verbal communication
includes both speaking and writing
non-verbal
involves gestures and facial expressions
