Cognitive Principles II

They relate mainly to mental and intellectual functions. It should be made clear, however, that all 12 of the principles spill across somewhat arbitray cognitive, affective, and linguistic boundaries.

Principle 4: Intrinsic Motivation

The most powerful rewards are those that are intrinsically motivated within the learner. Because the behavior stems from needs, wants, or desires within oneself, the behavior itself is self-rewarding; therefore, no externally administered reward is necessary.

Principle 5: Strategic Investment

Successful mastery of the second language will be due to a large extent to a learner´s own personal "investment" of time, effort, and attention to the second language in the form of an individualized battery of strategies for comprehending and producing the language.

Principle 6: Autonomy

Successful mastery of a foreign language will depend to a great extent on learners´autonomous ability both to take the initiative in the classroom and to continue their journey to success beyond the classroom and the teacher.