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Froehlich, Dominik E.; Raemdonck, Isabel; Beausaert, Simon – Vocations and Learning, 2023
Two important and current trends in the domain of work are the aging workforce and the high and increasing requirement for work-related learning due to the rate of technological advancement and innovation. Together, they create a precarious situation, as many theories suggest a decline in motivation to learn as people age. This study investigates…
Descriptors: Learning Motivation, Aging (Individuals), Older Adults, Labor Force
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Nguyen, Son Van; Habók, Anita – Language Learning in Higher Education, 2022
The study investigated the perceptions among non-English major students of autonomous language learning (ALL) of their responsibilities, ability to act autonomously, motivation to learn English, and autonomous activities within and outside of class. The data were collected using questionnaires and follow-up interviews. Nearly 300 students at a…
Descriptors: Nonmajors, Second Language Learning, Second Language Instruction, English (Second Language)
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Kallery, Maria; Sofianidis, A.; Pationioti, P.; Tsialma, K.; Katsiana, X. – International Journal of Early Years Education, 2022
Cognitive style differences, also known as 'empathizing' and 'systemizing' have been argued as one reason that may explain differences in children's motivation to learn science. Researchers claim that people with a 'systemizing' cognitive style are likelier to engage in science than those with an 'empathizing' cognitive style. As such, they…
Descriptors: Cognitive Style, Learning Motivation, Learner Engagement, Inquiry
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Wen Liu; Zhen-fang Xie – SAGE Open, 2024
Although recent years have seen a growing interest in students' experiences of boredom in foreign language learning, scant attention has been paid to this negative emotion in online live classes. With a mixed-methods approach, this study investigated what factors were responsible for student boredom in online live classes and what made Chinese…
Descriptors: Learner Engagement, Online Courses, Peer Influence, Internet
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Owen, Claire; Thomas, Lorraine – Language Learning Journal, 2021
Although there is a direct link between pupil motivation and successful learning of foreign languages (FL), there appears to be a real paucity of research regarding carousels of activities as a pedagogical intervention, although carousels may often be used in the teaching and learning of FL. Located within two Year 6 French classrooms in a primary…
Descriptors: Learning Motivation, Teaching Methods, Second Language Learning, Second Language Instruction
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Albayrak, Hüsna; Sener, Tülin – International Journal of Psychology and Educational Studies, 2021
The aim of this study is to identify the link between foreign language learning motivation and English preparatory class students' participation in the extracurricular activities programmes. The differences between the motivation levels of the students based on their participation in the extracurricular activities are defined and students'…
Descriptors: Correlation, Extracurricular Activities, Second Language Learning, Second Language Instruction
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Daoud, Rana; Starkey, Louise; Eppel, Elizabeth; Vo, Tho Doan; Sylvester, Allan – Journal of Research on Technology in Education, 2021
This article presents a systematic review of literature that explores the educational value of the Internet in the home for school aged children. Research published between 2008 and 2018 was examined and 67 items were analyzed. A range of positive, negative and neutral correlations or outcomes of home Internet use were identified across the three…
Descriptors: Home Schooling, Teaching Methods, Internet, Correlation
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Chen, Ming-Puu; Wang, Li-Chun; Zou, Di; Lin, Shu-Yuan; Xie, Haoran; Tsai, Chin-Chung – Computer Assisted Language Learning, 2022
Augmented reality (AR) deepens learning interactions by imposing digital information on top of physical settings. This study implemented an AR-enhanced theme-based contextualized learning and aimed to examine the effects of captions (non-caption, English caption and Chinese caption) and English proficiency (less proficient and proficient) on…
Descriptors: Visual Aids, Teaching Methods, Instructional Effectiveness, English (Second Language)
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Sato, Masatoshi; Storch, Neomy – Language Teaching Research, 2022
Researchers and teachers often invoke context to explain their particular research/teaching issues. However, definitions of context vary widely and the direct impact of the context is often unexplained. Based on research showing contextual differences in second language (L2) learner beliefs and interactional behaviors, the current project compared…
Descriptors: Student Attitudes, Second Language Learning, Second Language Instruction, English (Second Language)
Luis Ximenes Santos; Melky Costa Akoyt – Online Submission, 2018
Motivation is one of the key factors driving language learning success. Without student motivation, there is no pulse; there is no life in the class. This paper is an attempt to look at what motivates the students of Dili Institute of Technology (DIT) to learn English and the relationship between students' motivation and their English achievement.…
Descriptors: Second Language Learning, Second Language Instruction, English (Second Language), Learning Motivation
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Emmanuel, Jasmine Selvarani; Bhandigadi, Phalachandra; Ch'ng, Lay Kee – Asian Journal of Distance Education, 2019
Wawasan Open University (WOU) provides working Malaysians access to quality higher education via Open Distance Learning (ODL). As admission of students involves students from diverse backgrounds, including diversity of ability, age groups and educational backgrounds, WOU faces the real challenge of effectively engaging and supporting these…
Descriptors: Learner Engagement, Academic Achievement, Blended Learning, Integrated Learning Systems
Arnold, Bradley A. – ProQuest LLC, 2018
The purpose of this qualitative case study was to develop descriptions of how teenage students remain engaged in learning while using mobile technology. Developments in technology have expanded learning contexts and provided learners with improved capacities to connect with others to exchange, gain, and construct knowledge. Developments in…
Descriptors: Middle School Students, Telecommunications, Learning Activities, Qualitative Research
Zalzadeh Borazjani, Ashraf – Online Submission, 2017
The purpose of this study is to investigate how learner variables, including language proficiency, motivation, effort, and family background affect Iranian language learners' EFL vocabulary strategy use? Subjects in this study were 450 EFL students (N = 450) at Payam e Noor University, Borazjan, Iran. After a placement test, they were grouped into…
Descriptors: Vocabulary Development, Foreign Countries, Language Proficiency, English (Second Language)
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Kyndt, Eva; Vermeire, Eva; Cabus, Shana – Journal of Workplace Learning, 2016
Purpose: This paper aims to examine which organisational learning conditions and individual characteristics predict the learning outcomes nurses achieve through informal learning activities. There is specific relevance for the nursing profession because of the rapidly changing healthcare systems. Design/Methodology/Approach: In total, 203 nurses…
Descriptors: Informal Education, Workplace Learning, Nurses, Nursing Education
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Kilpi-Jakonen, Elina; de Vilhena, Daniela Vono; Blossfeld, Hans-Peter – International Review of Education, 2015
Adult learning is an increasingly important form of education in globalised and aging societies. While current policy recommendations tend to focus on increasing participation rates, the authors of this article argue that higher participation rates do not necessarily lead to lower social/educational inequalities in participation. The aim of this…
Descriptors: Adult Learning, Social Differences, Learning Activities, Correlation
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