Know your learners
Know your learners
LINGÜÍSTICA APLICADA
KNOW YOUR
LEARNERS
DIVERSITY OF
LEARNING
STYLES
Students have unique ways of
learning that combine cognitive,
social, and physiological preferences.
These styles are shaped by both innate
traits and experiences, including
previous education, which influence
their approach to tasks. Understanding
these differences, especially in how
students engage cognitively and
affectively with language learning,
can help teachers tailor their methods
to improve L2 acquisition.
Motivation can be intrinsic or
extrinsic, both types can affect a
learner's engagement and
persistence.
AGE AND
DEVELOPMENTAL
DIFFERENCES
Language acquisition varies by age.
Younger learners naturally absorb
language through play and interactive
activities, needing concrete examples
due to undeveloped abstract thinking
skills. Older learners benefit more
from explicit grammar instruction and
structured practice. Teachers should
use age-appropriate methods and
materials to match learners'
developmental stages and keep them
engaged.
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