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Peer reviewedWenden, Anita – ELT Journal, 1986
Describes the beliefs about how to learn a second language held by 34 adults studying English as a second language and how these beliefs may influence what they do to learn. Describes eight modules designed to help these learners discover their own beliefs and consider alternative views. (SED)
Descriptors: Adult Learning, Cognitive Style, Educational Objectives, English (Second Language)
Download full textKissam, Ed; Dorsey, Holda – 1997
This module, which may be used as the basis for a workshop or as a special topic unit in adult basic education or English-as-a-Second-Language (ESL) courses, addresses learning to learn. It is designed to help instructors explain and demonstrate how learning is part of life and provide a valuable opportunity for them to engage their students in…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Learning, Basic Skills, Behavioral Objectives
