Analysis This analysis aims to analyze, compare, and contrast the classical theoretical perspectives of intelligence, learning, and motivation proposed by Chomsky, Bandura, Vygotsky, and the modern theories of Krashen and Gardner under the scope of second language acquisition (SLA). Noam Chomsky Introduction Chomsky's theory has influenced the theoretical perspective of the philosophers that will... Continue Reading →
ESL 101: Bandura,Krashen, Vygotsky and Motivation- the basics
In his Social Learning theory, Bandura (1977) argues that there are four phases of language acquisition. The first is attention, which is to focus on something through observation.
The Benefits of Second Language Learning: An annotated bibliography
An annotated bibliography of 15 recent researches performed in the area of SLA.
Annotated Bibliography: Technology integration
Al- Fudail, M.; Mellar, H. - Investigating teacher stress when using technology. Computers & Education (51) 3 p. 1103-1110 This mixed-model study aimed to explore whether there is a significant and quantifiable build up of stress among teachers who are using technology in the classroom. The rationale behind the study is to determine whether the stress does... Continue Reading →
