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What is the focus of Behaviourism in learning?
What is the focus of Behaviourism in learning?
- Internal mental processes
- Social interactions
- Observable behaviors (correct)
- Emotional responses
Who is associated with the studies that built Behaviourism?
Who is associated with the studies that built Behaviourism?
- Vygotsky
- Skinner
- Pavlov (correct)
- Piaget
What is the main focus of Cognitivism in learning?
What is the main focus of Cognitivism in learning?
- Internal mental processes (correct)
- Observable behaviors
- Emotional responses
- Social interactions
Which field of linguistics is related to the study of the brain's role in language processing?
Which field of linguistics is related to the study of the brain's role in language processing?
What does Psycholinguistics primarily study?
What does Psycholinguistics primarily study?
What is the main focus of Behaviourism in learning?
What is the main focus of Behaviourism in learning?
Which method is based on the idea that learners respond physically to language input?
Which method is based on the idea that learners respond physically to language input?
What is the role of the learner in the context of Behaviourism?
What is the role of the learner in the context of Behaviourism?
Which field of linguistics is related to the study of the brain's role in language processing?
Which field of linguistics is related to the study of the brain's role in language processing?
What is the primary focus of Psycholinguistics?
What is the primary focus of Psycholinguistics?
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Study Notes
Module Overview
- Designed to support students specializing in English Teaching and Learning.
- Emphasizes the relationship between learning theories and societal impact.
Learning Theories
- Covers key learning theories: cognitivism, behaviourism, and constructivism.
- Interdisciplinary approach connecting linguistics with educational theories.
Important Concepts
- Introduction to communicative competence and linguistic registers.
- Exploration of English as a Lingua Franca within the knowledge society.
Second Language Acquisition (SLA)
- Examination of main SLA theories, alongside essential related concepts:
- Foreign Language (FL)
- Second Language (SL)
- Input, etc.
- Background understanding to study the evolution of language teaching methods.
Curriculum Development
- Focus on how to develop a comprehensive syllabus for English teaching.
- Encouragement of active learning activities to foster engagement.
- Acknowledgement and strategies for addressing diversity in the English classroom.
Assessments
- First call exam and portfolio due by December 11 (23:59).
- Second call exam and portfolio due by March 14 (23:59).
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