Principles and theories of language acquisition and learning /
Cunningham, Jacob,
Principles and theories of language acquisition and learning / Jacob Cunningham. - x, 295 pages ; 23 cm.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
The foundation of grammar instruction -- Building a grammar-focused classroom -- Strategies for teaching grammar effectively -- Engaging assessment techniques -- Assessment methods for grammar proficiency -- Effective feedback and error correction -- Integrating grammar into writing and communication -- Special considerations and inclusive teaching -- Beyond the classroom: applying grammar in real life -- Future trends in grammar teaching and teaching.
""Principles and Theories of Language Acquisition and Learning" provides a comprehensive exploration of the intricate processes underlying language acquisition. The book unfolds across ten chapters, tracing the history of language acquisition theories from behaviorism to socio-cognition. It examines diverse perspectives, including behaviorist, innatist, cognitive, and socio-cognitive, bridging theory with the neural and cognitive mechanisms of language development. Addressing both first and second language acquisition, the book explores influential Krashen's Input Hypothesis to sociocultural influences in bilingualism. Environmental factors and individual differences, such as learning styles and motivation, are also scrutinized. The book extends its relevance to contemporary issues, discussing technology's impact on language learning and the critical period hypothesis debate. An invaluable resource for students, educators, and researchers, it offers a balanced and informed journey into the captivating realm of language development, unveiling the principles and theories shaping human cognition and communication." -- Back cover
9798891612082
Language acquisition.
P118 / .C866 2024
401.93 / C917p
Principles and theories of language acquisition and learning / Jacob Cunningham. - x, 295 pages ; 23 cm.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
The foundation of grammar instruction -- Building a grammar-focused classroom -- Strategies for teaching grammar effectively -- Engaging assessment techniques -- Assessment methods for grammar proficiency -- Effective feedback and error correction -- Integrating grammar into writing and communication -- Special considerations and inclusive teaching -- Beyond the classroom: applying grammar in real life -- Future trends in grammar teaching and teaching.
""Principles and Theories of Language Acquisition and Learning" provides a comprehensive exploration of the intricate processes underlying language acquisition. The book unfolds across ten chapters, tracing the history of language acquisition theories from behaviorism to socio-cognition. It examines diverse perspectives, including behaviorist, innatist, cognitive, and socio-cognitive, bridging theory with the neural and cognitive mechanisms of language development. Addressing both first and second language acquisition, the book explores influential Krashen's Input Hypothesis to sociocultural influences in bilingualism. Environmental factors and individual differences, such as learning styles and motivation, are also scrutinized. The book extends its relevance to contemporary issues, discussing technology's impact on language learning and the critical period hypothesis debate. An invaluable resource for students, educators, and researchers, it offers a balanced and informed journey into the captivating realm of language development, unveiling the principles and theories shaping human cognition and communication." -- Back cover
9798891612082
Language acquisition.
P118 / .C866 2024
401.93 / C917p