Assignment

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La Universidad Católica de Loja

Psychology and Language Learning

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Departamento de Ciencias de la Educación

Sección Lenguas Contemporáneas
Titulación Ciclo

§§ Ciencias de la Educación, mención:

-- Inglés VI

Profesora autora:
Gabriela Cecibel Inga Ordónez

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Abril - Agosto 2018

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Tarea: Biología General
Assignment
First bimester

1. Learning Activity: Analyze the stages about language learning in early

childhood

2. Topic: Language learning in early childhood

3. Competences that support the activity:

–– Ability to analyze the stages and characteristics of language learning in

early childhood
–– Expertise to understand the different stages and developmental
sequences

4. Strategies:

a. Develop an essay focus on “Some researchers has found that the best
predictor of children´s vocabulary growth is the amount of language
addressed to them by their parents and other caregivers.
What have you seen in Chapter 1 that is compatible with that finding?
”

b. Read and review comprehensively your textbook and didactic guide and
underline the main aspects in Chapter 1 “Language learning in early
childhood”
c. To carry out this activity you can make use of the Internet, available
textbooks, magazines, extra resources, etc.,
d. Use your own words. Do not copy. Plagiarism will be graded ZERO.
e. Write your own opinion about the topic. The length of your answer is
minimum 500 words but no more than 700, words.
f. Provide your reasons for or against. Be convincing
g. You can use some ideas and examples based on your experience as a
teacher or as a student, in order to reinforce your essay.
h. For extra information you have to include references. Cited them using
(APA) style.
i. Upload the document in the EVA +, taking into account the academic
dates for this activity. (Check UTPL timetable)

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j. Keep in the personal archive the development of these activities, to be

reviewed in the period of preparation for the on-site evaluation.

5. Upload the developed activity in the EVA+

Upload the developed activity “essay” about “Some researchers has found
that the best predictor of children´s vocabulary growth is the amount
of language addressed to them by their parents and other caregivers.
What have you seen in Chapter 1 that is compatible with that finding? ”

6. Evaluation Criteria:

GRADING RUBRIC:

EXCELLENT / VERY GOOD ADEQUATE / GOOD REGULAR

4-3 3 –2 1–0

Content: present clear, strong
and consistent ideas related to
the suggested topic in your own
words. Contains between 700 and
600 words
Content: Present the ideas
related to the topic, but the
ideas are not in your own
words. Contains between
400 and 300 words
Content: missing ideas,
irrelevant content. The
information is copied from
textbooks, websites, etc.
Contains between 200 and 50
words

Critical thinking: Position Critical thinking: Presents Critical thinking: Position

demonstrates ownership.
Appropriately identifies own
position, drawing support from
experience and information not
from assigned sources. Justifies
own view while integrating
contrary interpretations.
Hypothesis demonstrates
sophisticated thought.
own position, which includes
some original thinking,
though inconsistently.
Justifies own position without
addressing other views or
does so superficially. Position
is generally clear, although
gaps may exist.
is clearly adopted with little
consideration. Addresses a
single view of the argument,
failing to clarify the position
relative to one’s own. Fails to
justify own opinion or hypothesis
is unclear or simplistic.

Organization: Good organization; Organization: Some Organization: Unable to find

points are logically ordered; sharp organization; points jump specific details.
sense of beginning and end around; beginning and ending
are unclear

Grammar, Usage, Mechanics, Grammar, Usage, Grammar, Usage, Mechanics,

Spelling: No errors. Mechanics, Spelling: More Spelling: Numerous errors
than four errors. distract from understanding

Citation: It provides additional Citation: It provides Citation: It does not provide

bibliography that has been additional bibliography. support from additional
correctly cited, using APA style. Problems with citing sources bibliography. No citation
in APA style. sources.

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7. Criteria for the review and qualification:

The essay has to contemplate all the sections that are requested in the
instructions, strategies and grading rubrics. The information, opinions and
ideas included in the essay must be sufficiently substantiated and the student’s
reflexive contribution should be appreciated.

1. Learning Activity: Identify and analyze second language learning

characteristics, differences, approaches, theories, and perspectives

2. Topic: Second Language learning

3. Competences that support the activity:

–– Expertise to understand the different characteristics, differences,

approaches, theories, and perspectives

4. Strategies:

a. Read and review comprehensively your textbook and didactic guide, from
Chapter 1 to Chapter 3, there you will find a detailed explanation of each
one of the topics and you will find some activities suggested for this
course.
b. For activity 5.1 you have to review Chapter 1 and Chapter 3.
c. For activity 5.2 you have to review Chapter 2 and Chapter 3
d. Do not read only the parts concerned to the tasks asked in your distance
assignment, read all the chapters from the beginning to the end.
e. Read carefully the instructions of each activity in this task and solve them.
f. Upload your answers of this task in the EVA +, taking into account the
academic dates for this activity. (Check UTPL timetable)
g. Keep in the personal archive the development of these activities, to be
reviewed in the period of preparation for the on-site evaluation.

5. Read the sentences below and decide if they are True or False.

1.  (   ) As children acquire their first language they go through distinct

developmental phases. These phases begin and end at the
same age for all children.

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2.  (   ) By age two most children can speak at least 50 different

words.

3.  (   ) Behaviorists believe that the environment plays a large role in

language developmental

4.  (   ) Child – directed speech is universal in all cultures.

5.  (   ) Children who speak a different language at home than that

spoken at the school are sometimes misdiagnosed with a
language disorder

6.  (   ) Learning two languages at the same time can confuse a child.
It is better to learn one language at a time.

7.  (   ) The ability to threat language as an object is called

metalinguistic awareness.

8.  (   ) The “wug test” mastered the basic structure of language and
is starting to apply them in a social environment

9.  (   ) It is easy to demonstrate a clear relationship between learner

characteristics and second language learning success

10.  (   ) When learning a second language, older learners initially

learn more slowly than younger learners

5.1. Evaluation Criteria: The final grade is 1 point.

6. Read and match the definition with the correct word. Choose the correct
option.

1. The theory that second language errors are a. motivation in the class
caused by transfer from first language is
called _________________
2. ____________ describes the phenomenon b. willingness
where some features of learner language
stop changing over time.
3. Errors that are similar to those may c. cognates
by children learning English are called
___________________________

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4. Errors that are made based on patters d. Contrastive analysis

from the first language are called hypothesis
__________________ errors.
5. Words that look similar but have the same e. Fossilization
meaning in two languages are called
____________.
6. The sound of a language that involve the f. interference
melody and rhythm of the language are
called ___________

7. Anxiety is related to learner´s ______ g. Suprasegmentals

8. The pedagogical practices such as varying developmental
activities, task and materials as well as
using cooperation rather than competition
are examples of _____________

7. Evaluation Criteria: The final grade is 1 point.

Estimado(a) estudiante, una vez resuelta su tarea en el documento impreso

(borrador), acceda al Entorno Virtual de Aprendizaje (EVA) en www.utpl.edu.ec
e ingrese las respuestas respectivas.

SEÑOR ESTUDIANTE:
Le recordamos que para presentarse a rendir las evaluaciones presenciales no
está permitido el uso de ningún material auxiliar (calculadora, diccionario, libros,
Biblia, formularios, códigos, leyes, etc.)
Las pruebas presenciales están diseñadas para desarrollarlas sin la utilización
de estos materiales.

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 Assignment
Second Bimester

1. Learning Activity: Analyze and identify the monitor model

2. Topic: Examine the monitor model.

3. Competences that support the activity:

–– Expertise to understand the different approaches, theories, perspectives

about Second Language Learning
–– Apply the scientific and pedagogical knowledge acquired in the teaching
of English as a foreign language

4. Strategies:

a. Answer the three questions below based on the following statement

and the information presented in Chapter 4:
“A number of writers have questioned the validity of Krashen´s Monitor
Model, partly on the basis that it is difficult to test the five hypotheses
in empirical studies. Nevertheless, Krashen´s views have remained
influential in second language teaching.”

Questions:

1. Can you think some reasons why this might be so?

2. Which of the hypothesis do you find intuitively convincing?
Why?
3. Which ones leave you sceptical? Why?

b. Read and review comprehensively your textbook and didactic guide and
underline the main aspects in Chapter 4 “Explaining second language
learning”
c. Then summarize the author’s opinion using your own words. The best
way to do this to ensure you don´t make mistakes of plagiarizing is to
take careful notes while you read and them to write your summary without
looking again at your book or your notes.
d. Next, express your opinion about the author’s point of view. In addition to
simply stating if you are agree or disagree, you should explain the reasons

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for your opinion based on your personal or professional experience and

your prior or recently acquired theoretical knowledge.
e. To carry out this activity you can make use of the Internet, available
textbooks, magazines, extra resources, etc.,
f. Use your own words. Do not copy. Plagiarism will be graded ZERO.
g. Write your own opinion about the topic. The length of your answer is
minimum 400 words, but no more than 500, words.
h. Provide your reasons for or against. Be convincing
i. You can use some ideas and examples based on your experience as a
teacher or as a student, in order to reinforce your essay.
j. For extra information you have to include references. Cited them using
(APA) style.
k. Upload the document in the EVA +, taking into account the academic
dates for this activity. (Check UTPL timetable)
l. Keep in the personal archive the development of these activities, to be
reviewed in the period of preparation for the on-site evaluation.

5. Upload the developed activity in the EVA+

Upload the developed activity Answer the three questions below based
on the following statement and the information presented in Chapter 4:

“A number of writers have questioned the validity of Krashen´s Monitor Model,

partly on the basis that it is difficult to test the five hypotheses in empirical
studies. Nevertheless, Krashen´s views have remained influential in second
language teaching.”

Questions:

1. Can you think some reasons why this might be so?

2. Which of the hypothesis do you find intuitively convincing? Why?
3. Which ones leave you sceptical? Why?

6. Evaluation Criteria:

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GRADING RUBRIC:

EXCELLENT / VERY GOOD ADEQUATE / GOOD REGULAR

4-3 3 –2 1–0

Content: present clear,
strong and consistent ideas
related to the suggested topic
in your own words. Contains
between 500 and 400 words
Content: Present the ideas
related to the topic, but the
ideas are not in your own words.
Contains between 300 and 200
words
Content: missing ideas, irrelevant
content. The information is copied
from textbooks, websites, etc.
Contains between 100 and 50
words

Critical thinking: Position

demonstrates ownership.
Appropriately identifies own
position, drawing support
from experience and
information not from assigned
sources. Justifies own view
while integrating contrary
interpretations. Hypothesis
demonstrates sophisticated
thought.
Critical thinking: Presents
own position, which includes
some original thinking, though
inconsistently. Justifies own
position without addressing
other views or does so
superficially. Position is
generally clear, although gaps
may exist.
Critical thinking: Position
is clearly adopted with little
consideration. Addresses a single
view of the argument, failing to
clarify the position relative to one’s
own. Fails to justify own opinion or
hypothesis is unclear or simplistic.

Organization: Good Organization: Some

organization; points are organization; points jump
logically ordered; sharp sense around; beginning and ending Organization: Unable to find
of beginning and end are unclear specific details.

Grammar, Usage, Grammar, Usage, Mechanics,

Mechanics, Spelling: No Grammar, Usage, Mechanics, Spelling: Numerous errors
errors. Spelling: More than four errors. distract from understanding

Citation: It provides
additional bibliography that Citation: It provides additional Citation: It does not provide
has been correctly cited, bibliography. Problems with support from additional
using APA style. citing sources in APA style. bibliography. No citation sources.

7. Criteria for the review and qualification:

The activity has to contemplate all the sections that are requested in the
instructions, strategies and grading rubrics. The information, opinions and ideas
included in the summary must be sufficiently substantiated and the student’s
reflexive contribution should be appreciated.

1. Learning Activity: Identify and analyze second language Learning

applications

2. Topic: Second Language Learning

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3. Competences that support the activity:

–– Expertise to understand the different approaches, theories, perspectives

about Language Learning

4. Strategies:

a. Read and review comprehensively your textbook and didactic guide, from
Unit 4 to Unit 7, there you will find a detailed explanation of each one of
the topics and you will find some activities suggested for this course.
b. For activity 5.1 read chapter 4 from your textbook and didactic guide.
c. For activity 5.2 read Chapter 4, 5, 6 and 7 from your textbook and didactic
guide.
d. Do not read only the parts concerned to the tasks asked in your distance
assignment, read all the chapters from the beginning to the end.
e. Read carefully the instructions of each activity in this task and solve them.
f. Upload your answers of this task in the EVA +, taking into account the
academic dates for this activity. (Check UTPL timetable)
g. Keep in the personal archive the development of these activities, to be
reviewed in the period of preparation for the on-site evaluation.

5. Read the advantages and disadvantages faced by younger and older

learners in the learning second language and put in the correct box.

Advantages Disadvantages
–– Understand language structure. –– May make wrong guesses

–– Exposed to language in informal –– Less metalinguistic awareness

–– More willing to speak. –– Expected to speak immediately
–– Able to solve problems and discuss
setting –– Less cognitive maturity
–– Limited exposure to language.

Younger learners (Advantages) Older learners (Advantages)

- -
- -

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Younger learners (Disadvantages) Older learners (Disadvantages)

- -
- -
-

5.1. Evaluation Criteria: The final grade is 1 point.

6. Read the statements below and choose the correct answer.

1. According to the sociocultural perspective, cognitive development

(including language developmental) is a result of ………

a. Social interaction
b. Universal Grammar
c. Contrastive Analysis

2. Which of the following is the correct definition of input processing?

a. Learners must first notice a language feature before it becomes

part of their second language system
b. Learners need to word with interlocutors, who intentionally modify
their speech to assist learning.
c. Learners have limited processing capability and cannot pay
attention to form and meaning at the same time.

3. A conversation between learners in which they work together to

solve a problem, for example , reconstructing a story they have
heard, is called_________________

a. Collaborative dialogue
b. Communicative competence
c. Connectionism

4. One of the methods used by proponents of the “Let´s talk” proposal

is

a. A Comprehension-based instruction
b. Meaning-based instruction
c. Task-based instruction.

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5. One of the characteristic of the proposal Let´s talk is…

a. Pronunciation of vocabulary and grammar structures

b. Grammar drills and repetitions
c. Obligates learners to negotiate for meaning

6. Identify the example corresponding to the six proposals for

classroom teaching.

Second grade class at Riverdale Elementary is receiving German

instruction during World Language Class. Mrs. Schmidt has arranged the
class in groups of five students, all groups are taking turns going through
learning centers where she has placed different items as decorations,
and those items show four different sports: soccer, volleyball, basketball
and field hockey. She even got a couple of shirts signed by famous
soccer and basketball German players. There also children illustrated
sport books and also magazines showing articles related to sports. The
lesson for today is Sports in Germany and Mrs. Schmidt has prepared a
lesson that includes a CD (in German language) and a worksheet with a
short dialogue and some questions the stu dents are to answer based on
the information on the audio.

a. Just listen …. And read.

b. Two for one.
c. Let’s talk

7. A descriptive research in which the observer seeks to understand a

group or community from within its own perspective is called…

a. Natural acquisition
b. Corrective feedback
c. Ethnography

8. ________________________________ are some techniques that

teacher uses as corrective feedback.

a. Clarification requests, Elicitation and Repetition

b. Errors, genuine questions
c. Repetition, negotiation for meaning.

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9. Acquisition occurs when one is exposed to language that is

comprehensible and that contains i + 1.

a. The acquisition-learning hypothesis

b. The input hypothesis
c. The natural order hypothesis

10. The fact that some people who are exposed to large quantities
of comprehensible input do not necessarily acquire a language
successfully.

a. The monitor hypothesis

b. The affective filter hypothesis
c. The natural order hypothesis

6.1. Evaluation Criteria: The final grade is 1 point.

Estimado(a) estudiante, una vez resuelta su tarea en el documento impreso

(borrador), acceda al Entorno Virtual de Aprendizaje (EVA) en www.utpl.edu.ec
e ingrese las respuestas respectivas.

SEÑOR ESTUDIANTE:
Le recordamos que para presentarse a rendir las evaluaciones presenciales no
está permitido el uso de ningún material auxiliar (calculadora, diccionario, libros,
Biblia, formularios, códigos, leyes, etc.)
Las pruebas presenciales están diseñadas para desarrollarlas sin la utilización
de estos materiales.

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