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Direct linkStephan, Elena – Creativity Research Journal, 2017
Creativity may be enhanced by contextual factors that contribute to a divergence from conventional and habitual modes of thought. Two studies tested the prediction that a foreign language (that is frequently associated with moving away from the routine experiences) will contribute to originality of solutions, compared to one's native language.…
Descriptors: Second Language Learning, Native Language, Correlation, Comparative Analysis
Tannenbaum, Michal; Tahar, Limor – Learning and Instruction, 2008
One hundred and forty-three Jewish and Arab 6th grade children in Israel participated in this study, which explored several attitude dimensions and willingness to communicate (WTC) in the language of the other. Analysis of variance indicated differences between groups, with Arab children having in general more positive attitudes and higher WTC in…
Descriptors: Jews, Arabs, Foreign Countries, Statistical Analysis
Peer reviewedLaufer, Batia; Paribakht, T. Sima – Language Learning, 1998
Investigated the relationships among three types of vocabulary knowledge (passive, controlled active, and free active) within the same individuals, taking four variables into consideration: passive vocabulary size, language learning context, second (L2) for foreign (FL), length of residence in L2 context, and, among the Canadians, knowledge of…
Descriptors: Adults, College Students, Context Effect, English (Second Language)
Peer reviewedAbu-Rabia, Salim – International Journal of Applied Linguistics, 1996
Investigates the relationship of attitudes and cultural background to reading comprehension in the second language (L2) of Israeli Arab students learning Hebrew and Israeli Jewish and Canadian Arab students learning English. Results showed that the motivation of students to learning their L2 was instrumental rather than integrative, regardless of…
Descriptors: Arabs, Context Effect, Cultural Influences, English (Second Language)
Download full textInternational Association for Development of the Information Society, 2012
The IADIS CELDA 2012 Conference intention was to address the main issues concerned with evolving learning processes and supporting pedagogies and applications in the digital age. There had been advances in both cognitive psychology and computing that have affected the educational arena. The convergence of these two disciplines is increasing at a…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Academic Persistence, Academic Support Services, Access to Computers
