Second Language Acquisition Theories

<p>An eclectic approach (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They possess multiple forms of intelligence (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Communicative approach (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Active construction of knowledge (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Lev Vygotsky (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Holistic development of learners (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Task-based learning (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>First language exposure begins at birth. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Central role in shaping cognition (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Behaviorism (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Behaviorism (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It shapes behavior and encourages social interactions (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Audio-lingual Method (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>In formal educational settings. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Identification with the language. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Behaviorism (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Social interactions and cultural context. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Emphasis on mental processes and understanding. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Language develops as a result of certain behaviors. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Children's language skills are shaped by external stimuli and responses. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Humans are born with an innate ability to learn languages. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Principles and rules common to all human languages. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A mental capacity that allows humans to learn languages instinctively. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It fails to explain why all children reach language milestones at similar ages. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It lacks significant similarities to non-human communication systems. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Universal principles apply to all human languages regardless of environment. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Difference between a native language (first language) and a language learned later (second language), considering factors like acquisition, learning contexts, and intuition.

The process of learning a language after your first language, including theories, factors influencing the process, and varying learning styles.

A learning theory focusing on observable behaviours and external stimuli as drivers of language acquisition. Reinforcement and repetition are key.

American psychologist associated with Behaviorism; believed learning is through conditioning and reinforcement.

Method of learning through rewards and punishments.

Language teaching methods centered on grammatical rules rather than communication.

Modern ESL teaching methods built on engaging with the language through communicating and interaction.

The context in which language learning occurs, impacting the learner's acquisition.

This theory emphasizes how people process information, store memories, and learn. It recognizes that learners actively construct their understanding.

Language develops through imitation and feedback (positive or negative). Children learn by responding to their environment.

It encourages teaching methods that involve real-world communication, problem-solving, and critical thinking to help students build meaning and knowledge.

Language is learned through responses to external stimuli (rewards and punishments), like imitating adults.

This learning theory highlights that people actively build knowledge through experiences and interactions, not just passively receiving information.

Humans are born with an innate ability to learn language, regardless of environment.

A set of principles and rules common to all human languages.

This approach emphasizes authentic and interactive learning experiences that promote language acquisition. It encourages learners to build knowledge through real-life tasks.

This theory acknowledges that social and cultural factors greatly impact learning. It emphasizes how interactions with others and cultural context shape a learner's development.

An innate mental system enabling humans to acquire language.

Chomsky argued against the idea that learning language was solely dependent on environmental feedback.

This theory encourages creating a learning environment where learners can collaborate, participate in group work, and engage in cultural exchanges to improve their language skills.

A key figure in socio-cultural theory, he believed that learning is a social process where interactions with others and cultural factors shape our thinking and knowledge.

Children of different nationalities achieve similar language milestones at similar ages.

This learning theory emphasizes the importance of personal growth, self-motivation, and autonomy in the learning process.

The ability to determine if a sentence is grammatically correct.

A theory that suggests people are intelligent in different ways beyond just language and logic. It includes musical, spatial, bodily-kinesthetic, interpersonal, and intrapersonal intelligence.

Applying multiple intelligences theory in teaching English as a Second Language means catering to different learning styles and strengths of students.

He proposed the theory of multiple intelligences, challenging traditional views of intelligence as solely based on academic abilities.

Teachers don't have to strictly follow one theory. They can pick and choose elements from different theories to suit their students' needs.

Recent research challenges the idea that language acquisition is solely innate. It suggests that environmental factors and interaction are crucial.