Behaviorism and Foreign Language Teaching Methodology

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  • Asep Budiman Sebelas Maret University, Indonesia

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https://doi.org/10.29240/ef.v1i2.171

Abstract

ABSTRACT This paper aims at exploring in details about one of the left language learning theoriesnamely Behaviorism. Behaviorism, as how it is today, is gradually left behind since there are many new theories of language learning. Regarding this issue, it is very important to ensure that actually Behaviorism is still useful in certain teaching and learning activities in the classroom. This review investigates behaviorism methodology having advantages in learning a language in the classroom. This review also observes the critics of behaviorism and its weaknesses in a learning environment. This inquiry concentrates on the view point of B.F. Skinner, one of the most outspoken behaviorism psychologist and his experimentations about animals. The notion of antimentalism of behaviorism also discussed in the process. Keywords: Behaviorism Theory, Foreign Language, Teaching Methodology

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Published

2017-12-06

How to Cite

Budiman, A. (2017). Behaviorism and Foreign Language Teaching Methodology. ENGLISH FRANCA : Academic Journal of English Language and Education, 1(2 December), 101–114. https://doi.org/10.29240/ef.v1i2.171

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Vol. 1 No. 2 December (2017): ENGLISH FRANCA : Academic Journal of English Language and Education provides scientific manuscripts of research results in the field of English Language and Education. This issue has been available online since 06th December 2017. All articles in this issue (05 original research articles) were authored/co-authored by 5 authors from 4 affiliations and 1 country (Indonesia).

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