Spanish-speaking learner of English. It shows the proportion of the negating
devices no+v (e.g. I no want) and don’t+v(e.g. I don’t want) over time as
found in taped samples taken over 20 different time periods.A learning or acquisition curvelearning loglearning disability n
a learning difficulty which affects a particular aspect of learning on the
part of a learner whose other learning abilities are considered normal.
For example, specific difficulties in learning to read (dyslexia) or to write
(dysgraphia).
learning log n
also journal, learning journal
the use of a notebook or book in which students write about experiences
both in and out of school or record responses and reactions to learning and
to learning activities. Learning logs provide students with an opportunity
to reflect on learning, and are usually shared with the teacher on a regular
basis but not graded. In this way, the teacher may be able to find out how
the student is progressing and the students gain additional opportunities to
practise writing. In writing classes learning logs may be used as a prewriting
activity (see composing processes) and also as a way of encouraging
students to develop fluency in writing through writing regularly on topics
of their own choice. When learning logs are used as a way of establishing
a dialogue between teacher and student (through comments, questions and
reactions), they are sometimes referred to as dialogue journals or diaries.