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Williams, Marion; Burden, Robert – Modern Language Journal, 1999
Describes a small-scale study into learners' attributions for success and failure in learning French. The study investigated the way in which learners conceptualize the notion of doing well, together with perceived reasons for successes and failures. Interviews were conducted with students (10-15 years of age) who were learning French in the…
Descriptors: Cognitive Style, Early Adolescents, Elementary Secondary Education, Failure