These two methods are part of the psychological tradition.
The Audiolingual Method is related to behaviorism, in which Skinner stated the concept of operant conditioning. The students learn through the reactions to stimuli. This method describes the learning process of a second language the same as the process of learning the first language: bubbling, imitation, formation of new habits, interpretation of the mother and final pronunciation. So, listening to the target language and repetition of structures are the heart of audiolingualism.
The Cognitive Code Method considers the learner inside a specific context, the student and his environment. The learner is the most important subject in the learning process, because it is considered as an active process where the learners can reflect about their learning. Rules are important, but the new knowledge has to be adjusted with the prior knowledge. Cognitivists think that making mistakes is very important in order to complete the process of learning.
The Audiolingual Method is related to behaviorism, in which Skinner stated the concept of operant conditioning. The students learn through the reactions to stimuli. This method describes the learning process of a second language the same as the process of learning the first language: bubbling, imitation, formation of new habits, interpretation of the mother and final pronunciation. So, listening to the target language and repetition of structures are the heart of audiolingualism.
The Cognitive Code Method considers the learner inside a specific context, the student and his environment. The learner is the most important subject in the learning process, because it is considered as an active process where the learners can reflect about their learning. Rules are important, but the new knowledge has to be adjusted with the prior knowledge. Cognitivists think that making mistakes is very important in order to complete the process of learning.
I think that in the Cognitive Code Method the learner is seen as individual and not a part of a "all". Because as you said, it is considered as an active process and they can reflect about their learning. On the other hand Audio-Lingualism is seen more as a rutine where everyone has to follows and achieve the same steps at the same time.
ResponderEliminarI agree with you Valentina because I consider that the Cognitive Code Method considers the learner as a whole taking into consideration the multiple differences amongst learners. The fact that the prior knowledge is considered relevant when teaching is important because all the students will have different levels of English and will learn in various ways. The Audiolingual method does not pay attention to the differences students have.
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