Learning Science and L&D Part 5: Linguistics

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Welcome to Measurably Better Learning, the podcast built for Learning & Development professionals, instructional designers, and corporate leaders. Join hosts Jerry Zandstra and Miriam Taylor as they discuss the world of learning sciences, focusing on how these disciplines inform and enhance L&D practices.

 

In this episode, we dive into the often-overlooked role of linguistics in learning and development, with a special emphasis on its application in global contexts.

 

What to Expect

 

Understanding Linguistics in L&D: How the science of linguistics, which studies how people learn, process, and use language, is fundamental to effective instructional design.

 

Simplifying Complex Content: Strategies for breaking down complex information into accessible language without losing depth or accuracy.

 

Audience-Appropriate Language: Techniques for tailoring your content's language, from vocabulary to sentence structure, to suit your specific audience's needs and reading levels.

 

Global Considerations: The challenges and strategies for creating linguistically appropriate content for diverse, global audiences.

 

Localization vs. Translation: The differences between mere translation and true localization of content, and why it matters for effective global learning.

 

Cultural Sensitivity and Inclusivity: How to write content that is not only linguistically accurate, but culturally sensitive and inclusive across different regions.

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