EDPY 416/516 Lecture Notes Review

These flashcards cover key vocabulary terms and concepts from the lecture notes, aiding in exam preparation for topics related to needs analysis, language learning, and individual differences.

Needs Analysis

The process of identifying what learners know, what they need to know, and what they want to know.

EAP (English for Academic Purposes)

A type of English instruction designed to help non-native speakers succeed in academic contexts.

Graded Dictation

An exercise where learners transcribe spoken text to evaluate their listening and writing skills.

Communicative Competence

The ability to use language effectively and appropriately in various contexts.

BICS (Basic Interpersonal Communicative Skills)

Social language skills that are typically acquired by children in a second language environment.

CALP (Cognitive Academic Language Proficiency)

The language proficiency required for academic learning and understanding.

Field-Independent Learner

A learner who prefers autonomy and can learn effectively independently.

Field-Dependent Learner

A learner who relies on structured environments and requires direction from instructors.

Motivation

The driving force behind a learner's desire to acquire a new language.

Intelligence/Aptitude

Cognitive abilities that influence how quickly and effectively a learner acquires a new language.

Learning Styles

Individual preferences in how learners absorb and process information.

Willingness to Communicate (WTC)

A learner's readiness to engage in communication in a second language.

Anxiety

A psychological state that can impede language learning, especially in speaking contexts.

Interlingual Error

Mistakes made by learners that derive from differences between their native language and the target language.

Developmental Error

Errors that occur as learners progress through different stages of language acquisition.

Universal Grammar

The theory that the ability to learn language is innate to humans, and that all languages share a common structural basis.

ELF (English as a Lingua Franca)

English used for communication between speakers of different native languages.

Needs Analysis Example

A method to gather information from stakeholders, such as students and instructors, about language skills required for academic success.

Survey Sample

A method used to collect data from a group of respondents to understand their needs and preferences for language learning.

Success in Language Learning

The result of motivation, aptitude, and factors such as teaching method compatibility with individual learner characteristics.