What he is known for:  Chomsky is widely considered to be the father of modern linguistics.  As a linguist, he is best known for his theory of Generative Grammar, which poses that all human languages originate from an innate sense of grammatical rules and language approaches that already exist in the human mind.

His impact on education and/or how his theory(ies) adds to our knowledge of learning transfer:  He was one of the theorists who advocated for a learner-centered classroom.  He believed that the ability to be creative and have a desire for freedom is innate and that it is the responsibility of the teacher to keep the child engaged and interested in learning and to encourage and develop the child’s natural capacity to discover.  He also believed that in order for new knowledge to be retained, it must be able to build on prior knowledge.

 

Suggested teaching/facilitation methods: 

 

Make it clear that the subject is worth learning

Make the subject appealing and engaging

Encourage curiosity and natural development

Noam Chomsky