Podcast Beta
Questions and Answers
What is the focus of Behaviourism in learning?
Who is associated with the studies that built Behaviourism?
What is the main focus of Cognitivism in learning?
Which field of linguistics is related to the study of the brain's role in language processing?
Signup and view all the answers
What does Psycholinguistics primarily study?
Signup and view all the answers
What is the main focus of Behaviourism in learning?
Signup and view all the answers
Which method is based on the idea that learners respond physically to language input?
Signup and view all the answers
What is the role of the learner in the context of Behaviourism?
Signup and view all the answers
Which field of linguistics is related to the study of the brain's role in language processing?
Signup and view all the answers
What is the primary focus of Psycholinguistics?
Signup and view all the answers
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).
Studying That Suits You
Use AI to generate personalized quizzes and flashcards to suit your learning preferences.
Description
Test your knowledge of learning theories and interdisciplinary fields in linguistics with this quiz on complementary training for the English language discipline. Explore the impact of cognitivism, behaviorism, and constructivism on society, and enhance your understanding of English teaching and learning.
