CHILD DEVELOPMENT PEDAGOGY

GROWTH DEVELOPMENT CHILD

LEARNING THEORIES

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following best explains why the context of language learning is important?
A
It determines the number of languages a learner speaks.
B
It tells whether the learners will be successful
C
It helps to determine which theories are applicable.
D
It helps in the selection of suitable approaches.
E
It better facilitates learning different languages at once.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -It is widely accepted that language requires context in order to function as communication between speakers and listeners. As listeners, we make use of background knowledge-about the speaker, about entities and concepts, about previous utterances-in order to infer the speaker’s intended meaning.

Detailed explanation-2: -Exposure to the New Language When learning a new language, the most important factor is exposure. Does the learner experience the language in the classroom only? Or do they have native speakers in their family at home?

Detailed explanation-3: -An understanding of the language acquisition process and levels will help teachers tailor instruction to meet the needs of a diverse group of learners. Students will benefit from everything teachers do to support the development of their language skills while teaching them grade level content.

Detailed explanation-4: -Principle 1 Children learn what they hear most. Principle 2 Children learn words for things and events that interest them. Principle 3 Interactive and responsive rather than passive contexts promote language learning. Principle 4 Children learn words best in meaningful contexts.

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