Cognitive Theory of Language Learning

The Cognitive Theory of Language Learning suggests that acquiring language is a mental process involving understanding, problem-solving, and internalizing rules and patterns. Rather than relying solely on imitation or external feedback, learners actively construct knowledge through their cognition, connecting new information to existing mental schemas. This theory emphasizes that language development is a result of cognitive functions like memory, attention, and reasoning, enabling learners to analyze and generalize rules, leading to more effective and meaningful language acquisition.