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Rivers, Wilga M. – 1972
It is hypothesized that free, spontaneous interaction cannot be easily attained in language courses which are rigid and mechanical. For this reason, the author urges the development of instructional materials which facilitate a smooth and natural transition from "skill-getting" to "skill-using." Discussion of Jerome Bruner's theory of language…
Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Cognitive Processes, Concept Formation, Language Fluency
