Nature of Language and Learning - Human,.

Language Acquisition

1. THE NATURE OF LANGUAGE AND LEARNING HERFORD REI B. GUIBANGGUIBANG

2. BACKGROUNDER Language Characteristics of Human Language Language Acquisition and Learning Nature of Learning Theory of First Language Acquisition (L1)

3. Language … about communication and identity (Baker, 2000:26) … transfer and share information and to build relationships with others. …called the symbolization of thought (Bowen, 1998) -

4. Language is… the process of exchanging messages and creating meaning. part of culture Intertwined with human biology

5. 2 main divisions Receptive language Understanding what is said, written or signed. Expressive language Related to speaking, writing or signing.

6. The process of perceiving language in an individual is by the processes of learning and acquisition . Learning – a conscious process , knowing the rules, being aware of them, and being able to talk about them. Acquisition – a process by which unconsciously acquire their native/first language(s).

7. a process involves experiences and training to change behaviour prepares individual to adjust and adapt situations purposeful and goal-oriented universal and continuous from womb to tomb . So what is LEARNING?

8. Acquisition Learning Similar to child’s first language acquisition Formal knowledge of language “picking up” a language “knowing about” a language Subconscious Conscious Implicit knowledge Explicit knowledge Formal teaching does not help Formal teaching helps Acquisition vs Learning

9. c ry of a newborn baby So, what is the first sign of human communication? LA process can be seen as a running parallel throughout a child’s life every day. The process begins in the early life of a human and requires healthy start, sufficient opportunities, and exposure to learn to communicate to function.

10. Baker (2000) stated… Children are born ready to become bilinguals and multilinguals. They are like “sponges” , as they sponges-up all languages provided by their environment and chances to interact with people of different language backgrounds. They would pick-up any languages without endangering their own first language development.

11. Principles and Theories of Language Acquisition and Learning Behaviorism Cognitivism (Rationalist Theory) Humanism Constructivism Mentalist theory (Innatism)

12. Principles and Theories of Language Acquisition and Learning Behaviorism Cognitivism (Rationalist Theory) Humanism Constructivism Mentalist theory (Innatism)