Exploring the Impact of Cognitive Principles of Douglas Brown in ELT Classroom

Abstract

Effective learning is a unique function of teaching, which is a universal Phenomenon. Teaching results in the completion of the learning process. Among the many teaching techniques, a few cognitive concepts support the learning process and improve the efficiency of teaching English as a second or foreign language in English language classrooms. Thus, based on the cognitive concepts proposed by H. Douglas Brown, the current study attempts to explore a few teaching principles in English language classrooms. The study of language teaching and learning concepts is expanding, which has shed light on second language acquisition and teaching strategies. Effective learning is a unique function of teaching, which is a universal phenomenon. Teaching results in the completion of the learning process. Among the many teaching techniques, a few cognitive concepts support the learning process and improve the efficiency of teaching English as a second or foreign language in English language classrooms. Thus, based on the cognitive concepts proposed by H. Douglas Brown, the current study attempts to explore a few teaching principles in English language classrooms. The study of language teaching and learning concepts is expanding, which has shed light on second language acquisition and teaching strategies. A checklist is created and the non-participant observation technique is used to collect data. Additionally, an interpretive data analysis technique is employed for the data analysis. Regarding the results, the current study shows that cognitive principles have a major influence on the teaching and learning process in classrooms teaching English as a second or foreign language.