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Byrd Clark, Julie S.; Roy, Sylvie – Canadian Modern Language Review, 2022
This article puts forth new ways of thinking about "becoming multilingual" in transnational and contemporary times by investigating the significance of multilingualism for multilingual student teachers enrolled in French language teacher education programs within the provinces of Alberta and Ontario. As more diversity is present in…
Descriptors: Multilingualism, French, Language Teachers, Second Language Learning
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Lalonde, R. N.; And Others – Canadian Modern Language Review, 1987
Investigates the perceptions of second-language teachers' (N=185) regarding successful second-language students. Findings reveal that teachers consistently rated good students as inquisitive, persevering, involved, meticulous, organized, active, flexible, sociable, assertive, imaginative, and independent. (CB)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Language Teachers, Second Language Learning, Student Behavior
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Corsini, Maria Vera – Canadian Modern Language Review, 1975
Discusses the characteristics of three types of Italian students (called "newly arrived,""nostalgic," and "uprooted") and their motivation. (RM)
Descriptors: Italian, Language Instruction, Second Language Learning, Student Attitudes
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Reiss, Mary-Ann – Canadian Modern Language Review, 1985
A study of the learning techniques and strategies of successful learners revealed these strategies: monitoring which often involves silent speaking, attending to form and meaning, guessing, practicing, motivation to communicate, and mnemonics. It also revealed a high tolerance for ambiguity in successful learners. (MSE)
Descriptors: High Achievement, Learning Strategies, Mnemonics, Personality Traits
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Gayle, Grace M. H. – Canadian Modern Language Review, 1979
Presents a model of second language teaching which attempts to describe the categorical components of teaching styles, and to identify the sociological, educational, and personal factors which determine individual teaching styles. (AM)
Descriptors: Educational Research, Language Instruction, Language Teachers, Models
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Trenchs, Mireia – Canadian Modern Language Review, 1996
Describes how beginning language learners generated electronic mail in a foreign language, Spanish, and what the resulting texts looked like. The study uncovered different, contrastive writing behaviors and a diversity of texts and suggests that communicative activities in the language classroom pose dilemmas for students. (39 references)…
Descriptors: Case Studies, Computer Assisted Instruction, Courseware, Electronic Mail
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Chlebek, Agnes – Canadian Modern Language Review, 1978
Considerations for planning, explaining, and creating a learning climate for foreign language study, primarily at the secondary level, are specified. Suggestions for reaching students, especially those of lower ability, are conditions, and providing stimulation are covered. (SW)
Descriptors: Academic Ability, Elementary Secondary Education, Higher Education, Language Attitudes
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Papalia, Anthony – Canadian Modern Language Review, 1978
An investigation sought to identify student characteristics and behaviors as they related to work habits, classroom disturbances, and dependence on the teacher, in the foreign language classroom. It is suggested that such data are useful in planning teaching methods. (AM)
Descriptors: Behavior Patterns, Behavior Problems, Language Instruction, Profiles
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Reynard, Ruth – Canadian Modern Language Review, 2003
This research study investigated the potential of Internet technology to provide a dynamic and autonomous language-learning environment for adult distance language learners. The study focused on five essential characteristics of dynamic language learning and observed the online study activity of the students in relation to these. Learners were…
Descriptors: Distance Education, Adult Students, Internet, Online Courses