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Faretta-Stutenberg, Mandy; Morgan-Short, Kara – Second Language Research, 2018
In order to understand variability in second language (L2) acquisition, this study addressed how individual differences in cognitive abilities may contribute to development for learners in different contexts. Specifically, we report the results of two short-term longitudinal studies aimed at examining the role of cognitive abilities in accounting…
Descriptors: Correlation, Individual Differences, Cognitive Ability, Study Abroad
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Dewaele, Jean-Marc; MacIntyre, Peter D. – Studies in Second Language Learning and Teaching, 2014
The present study investigates Foreign Language Enjoyment (FLE) and Foreign Language Classroom Anxiety (FLCA) in the classroom. Participants were 1746 current FL learners from around the world. We used a measure of FLE, based on Likert scale ratings of 21 items (Dewaele & MacIntyre, 2014), and a measure of FLCA based on 8 items extracted from…
Descriptors: Second Language Learning, Anxiety, Learner Engagement, Individual Differences
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Pracana, Clara, Ed.; Wang, Michael, Ed. – Online Submission, 2017
We are delighted to welcome you to the International Psychological Applications Conference and Trends (InPACT) 2017, taking place in Budapest, Hungary, from 29 of April to 1 of May, 2017. Modern psychology offers a large range of scientific fields where it can be applied. The goal of understanding individuals and groups (mental functions and…
Descriptors: Educational Psychology, Anxiety, Cognitive Restructuring, Outcomes of Treatment
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Robinson, Peter – Language Learning, 1997
Examines claims that unconscious second language learning under implicit and incidental conditions is insensitive to measures of individual differences in cognitive abilities, in contrast to learning under conscious rule-search and instructed conditions. Findings revealed that only in the incidental condition was the extent of learning and…
Descriptors: Adult Learning, Adult Students, Classroom Environment, Cognitive Ability
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ELT Journal, 1993
Rod Ellis discusses contribution, past, present, and future, of second-language acquisition (SLA) studies to English language teaching. Considers two primary issues: conditions that facilitate and promote SLA in classroom; and how teachers can create those conditions. Role of grammar in English classroom is discussed, recent research is described,…
Descriptors: Applied Linguistics, Classroom Environment, English (Second Language), Grammar
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Ohta, Amy Snyder – Issues in Applied Linguistics, 1994
Presents a longitudinal study of teacher talk that examines the use of affective particles in the language of the university-level elementary Japanese as a foreign language classroom. Results reveal that affective particles are used far less frequently in the classroom language analyzed than in ordinary conversation and that significant…
Descriptors: Affective Behavior, Classroom Environment, College Students, Epistemology
Hosenfeld, Carol – 1975
The many dimensions of individual differences that make each learner a challenge to the foreign language teacher are discussed. The teacher must interpret the information and provide differentiated environments to "match" these differences. Emphasis is placed upon learning styles and learning strategies. An historical perspective of adapting…
Descriptors: Classroom Environment, Cognitive Style, Elementary Secondary Education, Higher Education
Papalia, Anthony – 1976
Foreign language teaching is a process which involves interaction, communication, personal contact, and a deep understanding of the student. Teachers must develop competencies in working with different kinds of learners if effective instruction is to materialize. This book identifies the competencies that language teachers should possess and…
Descriptors: Classroom Environment, Cognitive Style, Cultural Education, Evaluation Criteria