Name That Theory
Supporting Evidence
Who done it?
Un-Supporting Evidence
100
Includes noticing gaps in your speech and testing new hypothesis.
What is Gass' model of second language acquisition?
100
That everyone learns their native language supports this concept of how we learn a language.
What is the Language Acquisition Device?
100
The Input Hypothesis
Who is Krashen?
100
The evidence for this theory is weaker because leaving your kids in front of the TV to watch Telemundo every day doesn't mean they'll learn to speak Spanish.
What is Innatism OR the Input Hypothesis?
200
Attention to input is a conscious process. One must notice what's happening in order to learn.
What is the Noticing Hypothesis?
200
In a 1985 study, researchers gave instructions for a task to participants. Participants performed the task best when they could interact with those giving instructions (better than just listening to simplified language). (Pica, Young, and Doughty)
What is the Interaction Hypothesis?
200
The Comprehensible Output Hypothesis
Who is Swain?
200
That learners often fake comprehension (rather than pursuing it) is a vote against this theory.
What is the Interaction Hypothesis?
300
According to this theory, teachers should offer scaffolding for what students can't do on their own then remove that scaffolding as students become more adept at the task.
What is the Zone of Proximal Development?
300
If this theory weren't true, people wouldn't spontaneously create language (creoles, some sign languages, etc.)
What is Innatism?
300
The Zone of Proximal Development (ZPD)
Who is Vygotsky?
300
This researcher's theory about specific learning stages doesn't do as well once children are older than 18 months.
Who is Piaget?
400
Correct responses are rewarded and re-enforced. Influenced by Pavlov and his dogs.
What is Behaviorism?
400
The Interaction Hypothesis
Who is Long?
400
Studies that show simplified input may not help acquisition challenge this theory.
What is the Comprehensible Input Hypothesis (i + 1)?
500
This hypothesis says anxiety or external factors can cause a mental block that prevents input reaching the Language Acquisition Device.
What is the Affective Filter Hypothesis?
500
The Noticing Hypothesis
Who is Schmidt?
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