L2 Learning Theories - Hernandez & Valdez

Learning is a process in which specific behaviors are acquired in response to specific stimuli.

• Skill learning

• Cognitive-code learning

• Behaviourism

• Constructivism

In the Individual factors theory, learners bring attributes into the classroom. Name 2 examples.

This theory views language learning as a result of dialogue between a learner and a more knowledgeable person.

• Sociocultural learning theory

• Interactional theory

• Skill learning

• Constructivism

Skill learning theory mentions that "over time, skills become automatic and do not require conscious attention". This process is called...

Automatic ...

True or False

Interactive learning theory says that "learning is an interactive process and depends on learners working together to achieve mutual understanding".

• TRUE

• FALSE

In this theory, learning is seen as something that results from learners' internal construction of meaning.

• Individual factores

• Creative-construction hypothesis

• Constructivism

• Skill learning

Creative-construction hypothesis mentions that

______ are seen as evidence instead of faulty learning.

Learning depends on cognitive process and mental effort.

• Behaviourism

• Cognitive-code learning

• Skill learning.