Theory
Classical conditioning
What is behaviorist theory?
Zone of proximal development
Who is Lev Vygotsky?
Uses roleplays and student speaking tasks
What is communicative language teaching (CLT)?
Speaking or writing
What are productive skills?
What is a visual learner?
Social interaction and cooperative learning
What is social constructivism?
Input hypothesis or i+1
Who is Stephen Krashen?
Translation from first language to target language
What is the Grammar Translation Method? It is also called the Classical Method.
Teaching academic language CALP
What is cognitive academic language proficiency?
What is an auditory learner?
Relevant activities include review and revision
What is cognitive theory?
Stickers for good work in class
Who is B.F. Skinner?
Uses English only in the classroom
What is the Direct Method?
Listening or reading
What are receptive skills?
Prefers working with hands
What is a tactile learner?
Language is innate, a genetic predisposition to language.
What is nativist theory?
Language acquisition device
Who is Noam Chomsky?
Uses oral input with drills
What is the audio-lingual method?
What is basic interpersonal communication skills?
Prefers to learn with music
What is Howard Gardner's musical intelligence?
What is behaviorist theory?
Formal operational stage Ages 11 to 16.
Who is Jean Piaget?
Uses a variety of instructional methods from several programs.
Language acquisition stops before fluency is achieved
What is fossilization?
Prefers to learn with natural objects
What is Howard Gardner's naturalist multiple intelligence?