Language and Cognitive Development in Second Language Learning

Language and Cognitive Development in Second Language Learning
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Publisher : Allyn & Bacon
Total Pages : 340
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ISBN-10 : UCSC:32106013955593
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Synopsis Language and Cognitive Development in Second Language Learning by : Virginia Gonzalez

Major problems exist of differently diagnosing language-minority children who are in the process of learning English as a second language, and even sometimes show low levels of language proficiency. These children are often over-represented in special education classes when, in fact, they are normal children or even superior in the process of learning English as a second language. These children are also under-represented in gifted classes due to inappropriate tests and models used, as well as negative attitudes and lack of knowledge on the part of the teachers and evaluators. This edited volume seeks to increase the availability of research-derived knowledge and educational applications in the field of second-language learning. Virginia Gonzalez offers a rare and highly creative approach to second language acquisition research by applying contemporary cognitive psychology theory as a framework for investigating bilingual issues. The book offers a coherent and unified philosophy and context, presenting original research studies that provide a multidimensional socioeducational view to second-language learning and instruction in children and adults. Gonzalez and her colleagues assume the identity of the "Ethnic-Researcher," thereby emphasizing the need to include cultural and linguistic factors when studying, assessing, and instructing second-language learners. School psychologists, therapists, social workers.

Cognitive Processing in Second Language Acquisition

Cognitive Processing in Second Language Acquisition
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Publisher : John Benjamins Publishing
Total Pages : 385
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ISBN-10 : 9789027239020
ISBN-13 : 9027239029
Rating : 4/5 (20 Downloads)

Synopsis Cognitive Processing in Second Language Acquisition by : Martin Pütz

This edited volume represents state of the field research linking cognition and second language acquisition, reflecting the experience of the learner when engaged in noticing, input/output processing, retrieval, and even attrition of target forms. Contributions are both theoretical and practical, describing a variety of L1, L2 and L3 combinations from around the world as observed in spoken, written, and computer-mediated contexts. The book relates conditions of language, task, medium or environment to how learners make decisions about language, with discussions about the application or efficacy of these conditions on linguistic success and development, and pedagogical implications.

Memory, Psychology and Second Language Learning

Memory, Psychology and Second Language Learning
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Publisher : John Benjamins Publishing
Total Pages : 238
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ISBN-10 : 902721977X
ISBN-13 : 9789027219770
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Synopsis Memory, Psychology and Second Language Learning by : Mick Randall

This book explores the contributions that cognitive linguistics and psychology, including neuropsychology, have made to the understanding of the way that second languages are processed and learnt. It examines areas of phonology, word recognition and semantics, examining 'bottom-up' decoding processes as compared with 'top-down' processes as they affect memory. It also discusses second language learning from the acquisition/learning and nativist/connectionist perspectives. These ideas are then related to the methods that are used to teach second languages, primarily English, in formal classroom situations. This examination involves both 'mainstream' communicative approaches, and more traditional methods widely used to teach EFL throughout the world. The book is intended to act both as a textbook for students who are studying second language teaching and as an exploration of issues for the interested teacher who would like to further extend their understanding of the cognitive processes underlying their teaching.Mick Randall is currently Senior Lecturer in TESOL and Head of the Institute of Education at the British University in Dubai. He has taught courses in second language learning and teaching, applied linguistics and psychology in a number of different contexts. He has a special interest in the cognitive processing of language and in the psycholinguistics of word recognition, spelling and reading.

Cognitive Individual Differences in Second Language Processing and Acquisition

Cognitive Individual Differences in Second Language Processing and Acquisition
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Publisher : John Benjamins Publishing Company
Total Pages : 361
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ISBN-10 : 9789027266323
ISBN-13 : 9027266328
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Synopsis Cognitive Individual Differences in Second Language Processing and Acquisition by : Gisela Granena

Cognitive Individual Differences in Second Language Processing and Acquisition contains 14 chapters that focus on the role of cognitive IDs in L2 learning and processing. The book brings together theoretical and methodological approaches to the study of cognitive IDs, as well as empirical studies that investigate the mediating role of cognitive IDs in various linguistic domains. Chapters include contributions from researchers working within second language acquisition (SLA), psycholinguistics, and cognitive psychology, sharing a common interest in the application of cognitive IDs to their respective areas of study. The interdisciplinary understanding of cognitive IDs presented in this book makes the book of interest to a wide readership of graduate students, faculty members, and academic researchers in the fields of SLA, psycholinguistics, cognitive psychology, and education.

Cognitive Development and Acquisition of Language

Cognitive Development and Acquisition of Language
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Publisher : Elsevier
Total Pages : 321
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ISBN-10 : 9781483294568
ISBN-13 : 1483294560
Rating : 4/5 (68 Downloads)

Synopsis Cognitive Development and Acquisition of Language by : Timothy E. Moore

Cognitive Development and Acquisition of Language

Language in Cognitive Development

Language in Cognitive Development
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Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Total Pages : 452
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ISBN-10 : 052162987X
ISBN-13 : 9780521629874
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Synopsis Language in Cognitive Development by : Katherine Nelson

This book discusses the role of language as a cognitive and communicative tool in a child's early development.

Bilingualism in Development

Bilingualism in Development
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Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Total Pages : 304
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ISBN-10 : 0521635071
ISBN-13 : 9780521635073
Rating : 4/5 (71 Downloads)

Synopsis Bilingualism in Development by : Ellen Bialystok

Describes how intellectual development of bilingual children differs from that of monolingual children.

Cognition and Language Learning

Cognition and Language Learning
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Publisher : Cambridge Scholars Publishing
Total Pages : 171
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ISBN-10 : 9781527546608
ISBN-13 : 1527546608
Rating : 4/5 (08 Downloads)

Synopsis Cognition and Language Learning by : Sadia Belkhir

This collection highlights the interplay between cognition and language learning, and tackles such issues as cognition and skills development, language processing, vocabulary memorisation, metaphor identification, vocabulary attrition, motivation, and the perception of phonemes, among others. The contributions here represent current forward-looking research in the field of cognitive linguistics and education. To date, there has been a sharp need for innovative research that examines the interrelationship between cognition and the process of language learning. This volume responds to this requirement, bringing together researchers interested in this research area to discuss their contributions, and to open debates about the role played by cognition in language learning. The book will appeal to master’s and doctoral students, teachers, educational practitioners, and researchers interested in research into the interaction between cognition and language learning.

Language Acquisition and Conceptual Development

Language Acquisition and Conceptual Development
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Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Total Pages : 620
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ISBN-10 : 0521593581
ISBN-13 : 9780521593588
Rating : 4/5 (81 Downloads)

Synopsis Language Acquisition and Conceptual Development by : Melissa Bowerman

Leading scholars examine the relationship between child language acquisition and cognitive development.

Integrating Assessment into Early Language Learning and Teaching

Integrating Assessment into Early Language Learning and Teaching
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Publisher : Multilingual Matters
Total Pages : 249
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ISBN-10 : 9781788924832
ISBN-13 : 1788924835
Rating : 4/5 (32 Downloads)

Synopsis Integrating Assessment into Early Language Learning and Teaching by : Danijela Prošić-Santovac

The volume unites research and practice on integrating language learning, teaching and assessment at preschool and early school age. It includes chapters written by experts in the field who have studied some of the very youngest (pre-primary) children through to those up to the age of 12, in a variety of private and state contexts across Europe. The collection makes a much-needed contribution to the subject of appropriate assessment for children with the focus of many chapters being classroom-based assessment, particularly formative assessment, or the case for developing assessment skills in relation to even the youngest children. As a whole, the book provides useful case study insights for policymakers, teacher educators, researchers and postgraduate students with interest in or responsibility for how children are assessed in their language learning. It also provides practical ideas for practitioners who wish to implement greater integration of assessment and learning in their own contexts.