Are There Any Cognitive Benefits of Computer-Based Foreign Language Training for Healthy Elderly People? – A Mini-Review

Klímová, Blanka

doi:10.3389/fpsyg.2020.573287

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“…Moreover, bilingualism has an important role in fluid mental performance when used to adapt to constant changes while processing information and it may heighten cognitive functions in healthy older individuals (Klimova, 2018 ). In agreement, research shows that foreign language learning (FLL) has great benefits for the enhancement of cognitive functions, such as working memory, and promotes many other aspects of life, e.g., traveling and communicating (Klimova, 2021 ). Hippocampal volume and associative memory performance evidence of age-related declines imply that these characteristics may be major limiting factors for second language learning in older persons (Van Petten, 2004 ).…”

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Enhancing Foreign Language Learning Approaches to Promote Healthy Aging: A Systematic Review

Klimova,

de Paula Nascimento e Silva

2024

J Psycholinguist Res

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The main purpose of this study is to investigate the best approaches to teaching a foreign language to older people to help them achieve the desired results and explore their benefits. This review strictly follows the PRISMA methodology for systematic reviews and meta-analyses to identify the core experimental studies that deal with the topic of foreign language learning approaches among the older generations. Altogether eight studies detected were included in the systematic review. The available sources were found in Web of Science and Scopus. The findings indicate that foreign language learning can promote seniors’ welfare and successful aging despite their learning outcomes, which means that the key benefit for third-age foreign language learners while learning a foreign language is not the achieved proficiency level, but the feeling of subjective satisfaction. This can be a good incentive to achieve better learning outcomes, provided that learners have been offered a pleasant and safe learning environment, using suitable learning approaches during which they can build on their acquired knowledge and experience, as well as discuss the topics they are interested in. Thus, foreign language teachers play an important part in seniors’ educational process because their teaching methods and materials when adapted to the elderly’s educational needs can have a positive impact on the maintenance and possibly, enhancement of the older people's cognitive functions and on the improvement of their mental activity, which consequently maintains their healthy aging.

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Enhancing Foreign Language Learning Approaches to Promote Healthy Aging: A Systematic Review

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de Paula Nascimento e Silva

2024

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“…Similar results were also found among older individuals for whom computer-based foreign language training programs may bring cognitive benefits, especially as far as the enhancement of their cognitive functions, such as working memory, is concerned (cf. [11]).…”

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Cognitive Gain in Digital Foreign Language Learning

Klímová

Pikhart

2023

Brain Sciences

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This systematic review examines the potential of digital language learning in contributing to students’ cognitive gains. The study reviews existing research on the relationship between digital language learning and cognitive benefits, with a focus on enhanced problem-solving skills, memory, and multitasking ability. The research questions explored in this study are (1) does digital language learning contribute to cognitive gains in foreign language education? and (2) what are the pedagogical implications for cognitive improvement in digital foreign language education? The study employs the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) methodology to identify and analyze relevant research articles. The results of the review suggest that working with printed texts may be more effective for cognitive gains compared to electronic texts. Additionally, implementing more senses through digital language education appears to be beneficial for cognitive gains. Thus, several pedagogical implications emerge for promoting cognitive improvement in digital foreign language education. Firstly, it is crucial to implement techniques and strategies that best align with students’ language needs in a digital learning environment, whether it involves pen-and-paper activities or a flipped classroom approach. Secondly, exposing students to a variety of techniques that engage multiple senses can have a positive impact on cognitive gains. Finally, providing students with feedback is essential to maintain their motivation and foster continued progress in their foreign language studies.

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Cognitive Gain in Digital Foreign Language Learning

Klímová¹,

Pikhart²

2023

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This systematic review examines the potential of digital language learning in contributing to students' cognitive gains. The study reviews existing research on the relationship between digital language learning and cognitive benefits, with a focus on enhanced problem-solving skills, memory, and multitasking ability. The findings indicate that higher levels of digital competences correlate positively with language proficiency outcomes, suggesting that participants with greater digital skills achieve better language learning outcomes. Digital technologies offer interactive and engaging methods of learning, which can positively impact retention and understanding. However, the study also acknowledges the limitations of digital foreign language learning, such as the lack of face-to-face interaction and the need for high motivation and discipline. The research questions explored in this study are: (1) Does digital language learning contribute to cognitive gains in foreign language education? and (2) What are the pedagogical implications for cognitive improvement in digital foreign language education? The study employs the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-analyses (PRISMA) methodology to identify and analyze relevant research articles. The results of the review suggest that working with printed texts may be more effective for cognitive gains compared to electronic texts. Additionally, implementing more senses through digital language education appears to be beneficial for cognitive gains. The article concludes by discussing the implications of these findings and the need for further research in this area.

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Are There Any Cognitive Benefits of Computer-Based Foreign Language Training for Healthy Elderly People? – A Mini-Review

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Enhancing Foreign Language Learning Approaches to Promote Healthy Aging: A Systematic Review

Enhancing Foreign Language Learning Approaches to Promote Healthy Aging: A Systematic Review

Cognitive Gain in Digital Foreign Language Learning

Cognitive Gain in Digital Foreign Language Learning

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