principles and theories of language acquisition and learning
it is a uniquely human capacity that allows us to communicate express ideas and build relationships
language
it is both a system (with rules and structures) and a tool (used in social interaction)
language
what view says that language is a system of science and simples govern by rules
structural view (Saussure)
what view says that humans are born with an innate capacity of language known as universal grammar
generative view (Chomsky)
what fuses that language is a resource for making meaning and fulfilling functions in society (informing persuading entertaining)
functional view (Halliday)
this view says that language develops through social interaction and is central to learning and thought
sociocultural view (Vygotsky)
what are the five characteristic of language
systematic
symbolic
dynamic
cultural
communicative
what characteristic of language
governed by rules of grammar and usage
systematic
what characteristic of language
words represent ideas objects and actions
symbolic
what characteristic of language
it changes over time for example slang borrowed words
dynamic
what characteristic of language
reflex and shapes cultural identity
cultural
what characteristic of language
it's ultimate purpose is to express and share meaning
communicative
it is a process by which individuals acquire knowledge skills values and attitudes like language
nature of learning
what are the four views that provide varying perspectives of nature of language
structural view
generative view
functional view
sociocultural view
what are the four different theories on what is learning
behaviorist perspective
cognitive perspective
constructivist perspective
humanist perspective
it defined learning as a change in behavior due to reinforcement and conditioning
behaviorist perspective (skinner and thorndike)
he defined learning is an active process of constructing knowledge and organizing mental structures
cognitive perspective (piaget, bruner)
they defined learning is social collaborative in shape by interaction with others and cultural tools
constructivist perspective (vygotsky)
defined learning as a personal growth self actualization and the development of the whole person
humanist perspective (Rogers, Maslow)
what are the five key characteristics of learning
continuous
active
individualized
social
goal- directed
this characteristics of learning
occurs throughout life
continuous
this characteristic of learning
learner's construct meaning not just absorb facts
active
this characteristic of learning
each learner has unique needs styles and paces
individualized
this characteristic of learning
often takes place in interaction with others
social
this characteristic of learning
driven by motivation purpose or necessity
goal directed
interrelationship
most academic knowledge is accessed in express through language (reading writing discussion)
language as a medium of learning
interrelationship
we use words to organize thoughts, reflect, and reason
language as a tool of thinking
interrelationship
how learners use language shapes how they see themselves and how they participate in learning communities
language as identity
interrelationship
students both acquire language skills and use those skills to learn other subjects
learning a language versus learning through language
teachers must understand language not only as a _ but as _ and _
grammar
communication and culture
a teacher's definition of learning will determine their
teaching philosophy (teacher centered versus learner centered)
recognizing the diversity of learners means using
multiple approaches (lectures ,discussions, projects, collaborative work)
teachers should develop _ that integrate language development with meaningful learning tasks
classroom practices
The physical form of word, sound or image
signifier
not the object itself but the meaning we attach to it
signified
A complete system of communication with its own grammar vocabulary and rules
Language
a regional variation of a language with differences in accent, vocabulary or expressionz
dialect
can stand alone ( used in education, literature, and government)
language
cannot fully stand alone, depends on the main language
dialect
Tell wether dialect or Language
Filipino
cebuano
ilocano
Batangas Tagalog
Boholano Cebuano
Northern Ilocano
Davaoeño Cebuano
L
L
L
D
D
D
D
7 functions of Language (Halliday)
Instrumental
Regulatory
Interactional
Personal
Heuristic
Imaginative
Representational(Informative)
what function of language is
to satisfy needs
Instrumental
what function of language
to control the behaviors of others
regulatory
what function of language is
to build social relationships
Interactional
what function of language is
to express feelings, identity or opinions
Personal
what function of language is
to learn explore or discover
heuristic
what function of language is
to create stories, jokes or pretend play
imaginative
what function of language is
to share information or facts
Representational/Informative
A classic psychological framework from abraham Maslow (bitesize learning)
Maslow's Hierarchy of needs
Maslow's
now our core needs are met, we're ready to pursue our deepest desire to become the most complete and authentic version of ourselves. With the fundamentals taken care of, we're free to act as we choose, aligned with our values and higher purpose.
Self- actualization
Maslow's
Once we're secure in our social needs, we want to feel not only 'part of the group' but an admired and respected part.
Self esteem
Maslow's
If we feel safe. We feel secure when we're part of a tribe we can trust and unworried about rejection or alienation.
Social
Maslow's
If we feel OK in this exact moment, : confident we can avoid pain, hunger and other dangers for the immediate future.
Safety
Maslow's
At the very least, we don't want to be hungry. thirsty, exhausted, freezing, overheating, sick, or in pain.
Physiological