This subject seeks to analyze the implications of the cognitive revolution in educational psychology for learning theories; thus, traditional models of learning transmission and teaching are contrasted with the constructivist models. In addition, the characteristics of the learning process are identified and analyzed; learning strategies are identified: cognitive, metacognitive and socio-affective; and different evaluation methods are analyzed, discussed and applied.
LEARNING OUTCOMES:
By the end of the module, students should
- Recognizes principles of the different general theories of language acquisition.
- Analyzes the role of learning styles and their importance in foreign language teaching.
- Analyzes the role of learning strategies and their importance in foreign language teaching.
TEACHING METHODS:
Collaborative work, role plays, task-based learning, guided discussions, case studies.
MODULE CO-ORDINATOR: Soledad Sandoval
TRANSFER CREDITS: 6 credits
MODULE TYPE/SEMESTER: Semester 3
HOURS: 3 hours of lecture per week | 3 hours of independent work
