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Demirdöken, Gökhan; Okur, Sinan – Innovation in Language Learning and Teaching, 2023
Purpose: The purpose of the present study was twofold. First, we aimed to adapt the English-speaking Anxiety Scale. Second, we intended to investigate the mediating role of English learning motivation and self-confidence on the relationship between English-speaking anxiety and English self-efficacy through a serial mediation analysis.…
Descriptors: English (Second Language), Anxiety, Speech Skills, Learning Motivation
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Bai, Barry; Wang, Jing – Language Teaching Research, 2023
This study examined the role of growth mindset, self-efficacy, and intrinsic value in self-regulated learning (SRL) and English language learning achievements in Hong Kong primary school students. A sample of 690 4th graders participated in the study. The findings suggest that the level of SRL strategy use (i.e. monitoring, effort regulation, and…
Descriptors: Self Efficacy, English (Second Language), Second Language Learning, Second Language Instruction
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Ee, Ng Sar; Yeo, Kee Jiar; Kosnin, Azlina bt Mohd – International Journal of Evaluation and Research in Education, 2018
This study measured validity and reliability of an adapted motivation scale used in second language learning. The Integrative and Instrumental motivation (IIM) was developed based on two orientations of motivation, which were integrative motivation and instrumental motivation. IIM was used to identify students' level of motivation towards learning…
Descriptors: Learning Motivation, Measures (Individuals), Likert Scales, Construct Validity
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Nushi, Musa – Journal of Language and Linguistic Studies, 2016
Han's (2009, 2013) selective fossilization hypothesis (SFH) claims that L1 markedness and L2 input robustness determine the fossilizability (and learnability) of an L2 feature. To test the validity of the model, a pseudo-longitudinal study was designed in which the errors in the argumentative essays of 52 Iranian EFL learners were identified and…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Longitudinal Studies, English (Second Language), Second Language Instruction
Huang, Shenghui Cindy; Lloyd, Paul; Mikulecky, Larry – 1999
The development and validation of a scale to assess English-as-a-Second-Language (ESL) learners' perceived self-efficacy are described. Self-efficacy expectations are beliefs about one's ability to perform a given task successfully. Research on self-efficacy and related concepts is reviewed, noting their significant role in predictor human…
Descriptors: English (Second Language), Learning Motivation, Literacy, Rating Scales
International 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