2nd_Language_Acquisition_001_Chapter_0_Syllabus_and_definitions
Department Information
Department: Applied Linguistics and ELT
Faculty: Martyr Bahonar Faculty of Humanities
Term: Fall 1400
Instructor: H. Golebostan
Email: golebostanh@gmail.com
Chapter 0: Syllabus & Definitions
Focus: Learning Theories and Second Language Acquisition
Page 1: Course Overview
Syllabus includes foundational concepts of learning theories in education and second language acquisition.
Page 2: Inspirational Poem
Contains poetic verses about seeking enlightenment and divine assistance in learning.
Page 3: Course Information
Course Title: Theories of Learning and Psychology of Education
Credits: 2 (theoretical credit)
Course Type: PK Course
Instruction Language: English
Exam Type: Composition and Multiple-Choice
Grading System: Total of 20 points distributed across various components (class participation, mid-term, etc.)
Instructor Contact Information
Office Hours: Sunday to Wednesday from 8 am to 2 pm
Contact Number: 021-66701816 (Office), 09123870407 (Cell)
Page 4: Course Description
Educational Psychology (EP): Explores psychological theories applied to teaching and learning processes.
Areas Addressed: Human development, motivation, learning, behavior management, assessment.
Focus: Understanding diverse learners including those with disabilities.
Page 5: Goals of Educational Psychology
Aim is to uncover general principles of learning applicable across educational settings.
Research questions include:
How do people learn?
What motivates learning?
Page 6: Interdisciplinary Integration
EP connects with fields like linguistics, computer science, and biology to address learning issues.
Course aims to prepare teachers for effective educational practices and research.
Page 7: Techniques for Problem Solving
Focuses on assessing and responding to educational challenges through techniques relevant to emotional and behavioral needs.
Collaboration with relevant parties for effective learner support.
Page 8: Core Questions of the Course
Explores fundamental psychological concepts and their significance in education.
Inquiries include:
What is psychology?
How can it be applied in teaching English?
Page 9: Research and Practical Application
Emphasizes theoretical and practical aspects of Educational Psychology to address second language learning issues.
Encourages students to identify and implement effective teaching strategies.
Page 10: Prerequisites
No prerequisite, but foundational courses in grammar, reading comprehension, and curriculum planning are expected.
Page 11: Recommended Textbooks
Key Texts Include:
The Psychology of Education - Long et al.
Ways of Learning - Pritchard
Page 12: Course Materials
Requires internet connection, projector, and access to ELT materials.
Page 13: Course Structure
Instruction primarily in English, with discussions in Farsi to clarify concepts.
Group discussions and practical exercises included.
Page 14: Student Learning Outcomes
Course aims to reinforce EP competencies and provide hands-on applications to real classroom scenarios.
Page 15: Course Objectives
Expected learning outcomes:
Understand educational psychology basics.
Define and explain the functions of educational psychology.
Analyze various psychological methods relevant to educational settings.
Page 16: Familiarization with Educational Techniques
Course assists in understanding educational technologies, identifying learning needs, and exploring teaching methods.
Page 17: Key Activities for Success
Attendance, completion of projects, and active participation in discussions are essential.
Page 18: Topic Outline/Schedule
Weekly topics cover essential concepts, including:
Introduction to psychology and education
Learning & Assessment
Individual differences
Pages 19-22: Weekly Breakdown
Week 1-17 Topics include:
Language & Learning
Behaviorism and Cognitive theory
Review sessions and final exam preparation.
Page 23-30: Language Acquisition Theories
Discusses first and second language acquisition theories, processes, and influential figures in the field.
Common Misconceptions about language learning addressed.
Page 31-34: Learning Definitions and Theories
Definitions of learning, acquisition, and Krashen's differentiation.
Theoretical foundations presented.
Pages 35-38: Expert Definitions
Definitions from various theorists regarding the learning process.
Characteristics and essential elements of effective learning outlined.
Pages 39-50: Types of Learning
Explores different learning types (motor, verbal, concept) and their characteristics.
Behavioral Learning Types include classical, operant, and observational learning.
Pages 51-54: Memory Stages
Details three key memory stages: Encoding, Storing, and Retrieval.
Atkinson and Shiffrin’s model of memory stages discussed.
Pages 55-63: Factors Influencing Language Learning
Discusses content, execution, motivational factors affecting language learning.
Emphasizes the importance of contextual understanding in language teaching and learning.