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Peer reviewedMyers, Marie J. – Canadian Modern Language Review, 1989
Lack of knowledge of learning psychology is the underlying reason for failure in second language learning. The highest cognitive step is not given the required attention. The unanswered question is whether an institutional setting allows for this, or whether an immersion program should be a mandatory complement to any program. (MSE)
Descriptors: Classroom Environment, Immersion Programs, Instructional Effectiveness, Learning Processes
Peer reviewedCorbeil, Giselle – Canadian Modern Language Review, 1992
A scale of processes found most constructive for second-language learning was validated with two groups of adult French students. Instruction of one group included use of the scale. Pre- and posttests of language learning and use of processes suggest that unsuccessful language learners can be taught to improve performance. (31 references)…
Descriptors: Adult Students, Classroom Communication, Classroom Techniques, Evaluation Methods
