This article (A Dynamic Systems Theory approach to second language acquisition) proposes Dynamic Systems Theory as a potential overarching theory for language development. Authors (Kees de Bot, Wander Lowie, and Marjolijn Verspoor) argues that language can be viewed as a dynamic system, where variables interact over time, and language development is seen as a dynamic process. Language development exhibits core characteristics of dynamic systems, such as sensitivity to initial conditions, complete interconnectedness of subsystems, the emergence of attractor states over time, and variation among individuals. The study suggests that employing tools and instruments developed for studying dynamic systems in other disciplines requires different research approaches that consider the social and cognitive aspects and interactions between systems.
Category: Language Learning
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Article: A Dynamic Systems Theory approach to second language acquisition
This article (A Dynamic Systems Theory approach to second language acquisition) proposes Dynamic Systems Theory as a potential overarching theory for language development. Authors (Kees de Bot, Wander Lowie, and Marjolijn Verspoor) argues that language can be viewed as a dynamic system, where variables interact over time, and language development is seen as a dynamic process. Language development exhibits core characteristics of dynamic systems, such as sensitivity to initial conditions, complete interconnectedness of subsystems, the emergence of attractor states over time, and variation among individuals. The study suggests that employing tools and instruments developed for studying dynamic systems in other disciplines requires different research approaches that consider the social and cognitive aspects and interactions between systems.
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2 Studies: Prior Knowledge in reading / Prior Success in venture capital.
One of my greatest interest in learning-science is to find connections and parallels between disciplines like academia, sports , entrepreneurship etc.
I recently came across following two studies, one on reading and other on venture capital, both of which demonstrates effects of accumulated advantage and disadvantage in two different disciplines.
Accumulated advantage and disadvantage in reading>
Accumulated advantage and disadvantage in Venture Capital>
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Tweet on Language Learning and processing
Cue Combinatorics in Memory Retrieval for Anaphora
Memory retrieval for real‐time language processing relies on a cue‐based access mechanism, which allows the cues available at the retrieval site to directly access the target representation in memory.
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Tweet: Listening and Reading impact on receivers ?
Listening Vs Reading. Q :Listening is the same as reading.?? https://t.co/P1iGZUxOfF pic.twitter.com/bC5Gi6HNLJ
— Kiran Johny (@johnywrites) August 29, 2019Listening Myths: Applying Second Language Research to Classroom Teaching
Chapter 1 : Listening is the same as reading
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Tweet: Language induced skills
I think rich language and rich language exposure can result in indirect cultivation of mental faculties which are prima facie alien to the intended use of language
https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.jsSome languages use more rich Spacio Navigation words and frequency;
— Kiran Johny (@johnywrites) September 10, 2018
Rich communities use more abstract language, watch Tv shows, read fiction. -
Tweet: Stephen Krashen on Language Acquisition: Importance of Comprehensible input in a low anxiety environment.
We acquire language in one way, and only one way. When we get comprehensible input, in a low anxiety environment.Stephen Krashen on Language Acquisition https://t.co/5QAfK6zkxn via @YouTube
— Kiran Johny (@johnywrites) August 6, 2018https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js
The Input hypothesis (the monitor model) is a group of five hypotheses of second-language acquisition developed by Stephen Krashen.
This include :
- Input hypothesis
- Acquisition–learning hypothesis
- Monitor hypothesis
- Natural order hypothesis
- Affective filter hypothesis.