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Download full textJakobovits, Leon A. – 1972
Underlying this essay on psycholinguistic theory is the belief that language teachers often suffer from neurotic symptoms of confusion, anxiety, and uncertainty in connection with their work. The author discusses his "BALT" theory (battered language teachers). Philosophically-oriented remarks are directed toward teachers wishing to redirect their…
Descriptors: Adults, Anxiety, Behavior Patterns, Behavior Theories
