https://padlet.com/aiellsw/iy4ejamfznk4 Language Acquisition Theories en-us 2019-02-04 03:45:38 UTC 2019-02-04 05:09:42 UTC hello@padlet.com aiellsw https://padlet.com/aiellsw/iy4ejamfznk4/wish/327156472 A theory that emphasizes stimulus, response, and reinforcement as the basics of learning. Behaviorists believe that language acquisition in children is derived from these three elements.

For example, for a child to learn the world "ball," the child much attach the word to the object it involves, such as a beach ball or a soccer ball.]]> 2019-02-04 03:55:12 UTC https://padlet.com/aiellsw/iy4ejamfznk4/wish/327156472 aiellsw https://padlet.com/aiellsw/iy4ejamfznk4/wish/327156987 Developed by Chomsky, Innatist Theory is a theory that suggest children construct grammar through their own hypothesis testing. He believed that language acquisition was through biological language acquisition device (LAD) or system.

For example, a child may believe that all plural nouns end with s. Through trial and error, the child will quickly realize this isn't true, and slowly accommodate exceptions through the rule. ]]> 2019-02-04 03:59:25 UTC https://padlet.com/aiellsw/iy4ejamfznk4/wish/327156987 aiellsw https://padlet.com/aiellsw/iy4ejamfznk4/wish/327158011 A theory that emphasizes both nature and nurture in the language acquisition process. Interactionists believe that mothers and other caregivers have a major impact on a child's communication and social interactions.]]> 2019-02-04 04:09:07 UTC https://padlet.com/aiellsw/iy4ejamfznk4/wish/327158011 aiellsw https://padlet.com/aiellsw/iy4ejamfznk4/wish/327159083 Pertaining to second languages, behaviorist theory teaches students to first listen and speak, read and write, based on the assumption that that is how their first language acquisition evolved.

Audiolingual Method - a method comprised of tape-recorded dialogues used for students to memorize, pattern drills for verb forms, and sentence structures.]]> 2019-02-04 04:15:54 UTC https://padlet.com/aiellsw/iy4ejamfznk4/wish/327159083 aiellsw https://padlet.com/aiellsw/iy4ejamfznk4/wish/327159889 Inspired by Chomsky's theory, The Innatist Perspective believes that language learner students typically learn other languages in similar ways as their first. They construct rules similar to the ones that their learned in their mother tongue. Errors that they make are similar to errors that they would make in their home language.]]> 2019-02-04 04:24:12 UTC https://padlet.com/aiellsw/iy4ejamfznk4/wish/327159889 aiellsw https://padlet.com/aiellsw/iy4ejamfznk4/wish/327161014 Acquisition/Learning Hypothesis - The assertion that there is a difference between "acquiring" and "learning" a second language. Krashen believes that 1. learning cannot turn into acquisition and 2. it is only acquired language that is available for natural/fluent communication. People have criticized this hypothesis by saying it is impossible to distinguish between acquisition and learning.

The Monitor Hypothesis - When a student produces sentences, their internal monitor naturally checks for the correct usage of grammar. The three conditions necessary for a student to monitor are sufficient time, grammatical form, and explicit knowledge to grammar rules. Because of the nature of these three condition, it is easier to monitor a students writing than with their speech.

The Natural Order Hypothesis - Students who are language learners "aquire" instead of "learn" the rules of language in a predictable way. This Hypothesis was developed because of numerous studies showing patterns of grammatical features picked up by both children and adults who are non-native English learners.

The Input Hypothesis - This hypothesis refers to the the learners' understanding that language acquisition is acquired through natural communication situations.
Krashen believes that in order for this work, the acquirer must be presented with some sort of challenge through context, background knowledge, and non-linguistic cues.

The Affective Filter Hypothesis -This hypothesis addresses that acquiring a second language is directly related to affective or social-emotional variables. Kreshen concludes that the most affective variables are factors such as a low-anxiety learning environment, student motivation, self confidence, and self esteem. ]]> 2019-02-04 04:35:16 UTC https://padlet.com/aiellsw/iy4ejamfznk4/wish/327161014