research looks at the theory and practice behind acquiring a second language and
determines what the key pedagogical factors are behind second language acquisition
(SLA). These pedagogical factors are examined in terms of their relevance and
priority in overall SLA as well as in the key skills of reading, writing, speaking and
listening in SLA. Primary research is completed using interviews with second
language experts and a focus group with second language instructors.
The findings highlight that a number of general learning and second language
acquisition theories are relevant in practice today with Vygotksy’s sociocultural
theory the most prominent. The following eight pedagogical factors are found to be
the most important in second language acquisition; ‘active learning’, ‘autonomy’,
‘scaffolded learning’, ‘critical thinking’, ‘Learner collaboration’, ‘context’, ‘authentic
communication’ and ‘practice’. The findings of this research provide a guide for SLA
practitioners in higher education to bridge the gap between theory and practice in the
development of curriculum and instruction plans. They also provide direction to
industry by highlighting the key areas that require research and development.
research looks at the theory and practice behind acquiring a second language anddetermines what the key pedagogical factors are behind second language acquisition(SLA). These pedagogical factors are examined in terms of their relevance andpriority in overall SLA as well as in the key skills of reading, writing, speaking andlistening in SLA. Primary research is completed using interviews with secondlanguage experts and a focus group with second language instructors.The findings highlight that a number of general learning and second languageacquisition theories are relevant in practice today with Vygotksy’s socioculturaltheory the most prominent. The following eight pedagogical factors are found to bethe most important in second language acquisition; ‘active learning’, ‘autonomy’,‘scaffolded learning’, ‘critical thinking’, ‘Learner collaboration’, ‘context’, ‘authenticcommunication’ and ‘practice’. The findings of this research provide a guide for SLApractitioners in higher education to bridge the gap between theory and practice in thedevelopment of curriculum and instruction plans. They also provide direction toindustry by highlighting the key areas that require research and development.
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