Objectives of the Research Significances of the Research
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7. Language is essentially human, although possible not limited to
human. 8.
Language is acquired by all people in much the same way language and language learning both have universal
characteristic. Then, Brown 2000:6 states that learning is the process of acquiring or
getting knowledge of a subject or a skill by studying experience or instruction. Based on the previous statement, Brown classifies learning into some
components; they are: 1.
Learning is acquisition or “getting”. 2.
Learning is retention of information or skill. 3.
Retention implies storage systems, memory, and cognitive organization.
4. Learning involves active, conscious focus on and acting upon
events outside the organism. 5.
Learning is relatively permanent but subject to forgetting. 6.
Learning involves some form of practice, perhaps reinforced practice.
7. Learning is change in behavior
Language learning is a long and complex way. Language learning is the steps where the learners explore all their competences to think, feel, and act. In
addition, Brown 2000: 1 also states that language learning is not a set of easy steps that can be programmed in a quick kit. It needs regular training in order to
succeed in the learning process. In relation to learning, Brown 2000:7 states that teaching is the process
of guiding and facilitating learning. Teaching also enables the learners to learn and sets the condition for learning. It implies that teaching cannot be separated
from learning. The teachers‟ understanding of what learning will determine their understanding of what teaching is. Teachers‟ understanding of how students learn
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will determine their philosophy of education, teaching style, approaches, methods, and the classroom techniques. The approach, the methods, and the techniques that
are used in the classroom depend on the teacher‟s understanding of what learning is. In other words, the concept of teaching is interpreted in line with the concept of
learning. Richards and Rodgers 2001:11 say that language teaching is hence a
complex issue, encompassing socio-cultural linguistic, psycholinguistics, as well as curricula and instructional dimensions. Concerning the foreign language
teaching, there are some experts pointing out that second or foreign language teaching is any activity on the part of one person intended to facilitate the learning
by another person of a language which is not hisher native one. Based on the statements above, language teaching and learning involves a
lot of aspects in order to get a success. Teachers are expected to be able to set the objectives and modify their te
aching style in order to accommodate the learners‟ needs.