Introduction to L2 Learning and Teaching in the 21st Century

 

Introduction to L2 Learning and Teaching in the 21st Century.

In today’s interconnected world, higher education institutions are challenged with new realities, how to effectively assist students in advancing their professional development, gaining skills for successful 21st-century interactions, and starting new careers. In 21^st-century learning, l2 touches new pitches and the learner is facilitated and equipped with digital, new skills and impactful skills.

second or foreign language learning was predominantly “mind/brain” focused until the mid-1980s, when the “social” part of language learning began to gain greater attention, and “sociocultural theory” began to impact second language learning.

 

Learning l2 in the 21^st century.

In the 21st century, when information and communication technologies are of great importance, the need for learning a foreign language has also increased, and learning one or more foreign languages became one of the indispensable necessities for every society. Rapid development in information and communication technologies (ICT) has affected education platforms and foreign language learning. The use of technology in teaching and learning environments is increasing technology is indispensable in foreign language education.

In the 21^st century learning, l2 became more convenient than in the past. The instructor instructs learners to emphasize the judicious use of digital tools, such as social networking, blogs, and digital story. By using a digital device, a learner can search for anything he/she wants to learn.

Teaching l2 in the 21^st century.

Teaching with digital equipment and platform such as smartboards, use of commuters, and teaching through social networking all create a very convenient for modern teachers and learners in the field of l2 learning.

Chart of moving from traditional to new genres in the field of learning l2 –

Traditional                                                                                                                               21^st century

Focus on the individual                 -               Focus on Social

Clear-cut understanding of the text    -          Blurred text context

Meaning made in an additive way  -             meaning made in a multiplicative way

Clear-cut authorship                       -              Collaborative authorships

The dominance of textual representation -     Dominance of visual representation.

According to the above mentioned, it is clear that learning l2 in the 21^st century is more effective and easier compared to the past, before 21^st globalization and socialization were very limited, as the reason learning l2 does not have much scope and motivation compared to the 21^st century.

 

 

Reference

1-      ResearchGate, Journal of Second Language Writing, Author- Idoia Elola and Ana Oskoz.