The Implications of Four Learning Theories forSecond Language Acquisition
Journal: Region - Educational Research and Reviews DOI: 10.32629/rerr.v7i8.4527
Abstract
As a consistently highlighted topic in academia, learning is intricately linked to a wide array of human activities, among which second language acquisition (SLA) stands out as a prominent example. Thus, this paper systematically discusses four learning theories and analyzes their potential implications for the SLA process. In specific, these four theories, namely Behaviorism, Cognitivism, Humanism and Constructivism are examined. Given such a comprehensive investigation of learning theories and a thorough analysis of their implications, this study seeks to synthesize and propose several theory-informed and effective language learning methods, with an attempt to enhance the outcomes of language learning and ultimately facilitate second language acquisition.
Keywords
Learning; Learning Theories, Second Language Acquisition (SLA), Language Learning Methods
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