Complexity Theory in Second Language Acquisition by https://padlet.com/kennetar/6hhuerwfusc6ebca en-us 2023-02-23 01:09:08 UTC 2023-02-24 01:42:28 UTC hello@padlet.com What is Complexity Theory in Language Acquisition? kennetar https://padlet.com/kennetar/6hhuerwfusc6ebca/wish/2491914664 CDST (Complex Dynamic Systems Theory) takes a comprehensive approach rather than isolating individual aspects of L2 (2nd Language) learners (e.g., emotions, beliefs), learning processes (e.g., strategy use, turn taking), or learning contexts (e.g., teaching materials, educational policies). ]]> 2023-02-23 01:34:47 UTC https://padlet.com/kennetar/6hhuerwfusc6ebca/wish/2491914664 "Culture is the manifestation of the development of mind, and its importance is so high that learning a new language is learning a new culture." (Shakouri N, Teimourtash Morteza, Teimourtash Mojtaba. p. 1508) kennetar https://padlet.com/kennetar/6hhuerwfusc6ebca/wish/2491959406 2023-02-23 02:22:56 UTC https://padlet.com/kennetar/6hhuerwfusc6ebca/wish/2491959406 References kennetar https://padlet.com/kennetar/6hhuerwfusc6ebca/wish/2491963333 Amerstorfer, CM. The dynamism of strategic learning: Complexity theory in strategic L2 development. 2020. p. 25  https://files.eric.ed.gov/fulltext/EJ1251191.pdf

Larsen-Freeman, D. Complexity theory: a new way to think. 2013. p. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/262747600_Complexity_theory_a_new_way_to_think

Shakouri N, Teimourtash Morteza, Teimourtash Mojtaba. "Chaos/Complexity Theory in Language Learning: An Ideological Look". 2014. p 1508 https://www.academypublication.com/issues/past/tpls/vol04/07/27.pdf

]]> 2023-02-23 02:27:47 UTC https://padlet.com/kennetar/6hhuerwfusc6ebca/wish/2491963333 CT [Complexity Theory] was really a metatheory, still necessitating object theories of language (e.g., usage-based), language development (e.g., emergentism), etc., consistent with its precepts. (Larsen-Freeman, D. p. 370) kennetar https://padlet.com/kennetar/6hhuerwfusc6ebca/wish/2491984851 2023-02-23 02:54:11 UTC https://padlet.com/kennetar/6hhuerwfusc6ebca/wish/2491984851 Complexity Theory kennetar https://padlet.com/kennetar/6hhuerwfusc6ebca/wish/2492006997 Complexity theory with regards to 2nd language acquisition points to the interconnectedness of language between speaker and listener. The listener affects the speaker and vice versa. It is not a linear learning experience but a constantly shifting paradigm to learn a new language. So many variables are involved in language learning and each affect each other. ]]> 2023-02-23 03:12:12 UTC https://padlet.com/kennetar/6hhuerwfusc6ebca/wish/2492006997 English Language Learners and Complexity Theory: Why Current Accountability Systems Do Not Measure Up kennetar https://padlet.com/kennetar/6hhuerwfusc6ebca/wish/2492013727 Current state assessments for emergent bilinguals are inaccurate and insufficient to truly determine English language acquisition.
"The case is made that English language learning is a complex system, holistic, nonlinear, and constantly evolving" (Pappamihiel N. E, Walser T.M. abstract)]]> 2023-02-23 03:21:22 UTC https://padlet.com/kennetar/6hhuerwfusc6ebca/wish/2492013727 Language is COMPLEX! kennetar https://padlet.com/kennetar/6hhuerwfusc6ebca/wish/2493325660 There are so many facets to learning language, especially a second language, that current language teaching practices and assessments are not productive towards emergent bilingual educational needs. Complexity theory allows room to take into account the variables of speakers and listeners with regards to language acquisition.]]> 2023-02-24 01:39:41 UTC https://padlet.com/kennetar/6hhuerwfusc6ebca/wish/2493325660