基本説明
Offering a timely snapshot of current theory and research in the field of psychology in foreign language learning, this book is accessible to both specialists and non-specialists. Each chapter focuses on a different psychological construct and provides an overview of current thinking in the area drawing on insights from educational psychology.
Full Description
Offering a timely snapshot of current theory and research in the field of psychology in foreign language learning, this book is accessible to both specialists and non-specialists. Each chapter focuses on a different psychological construct and provides an overview of current thinking in the area drawing on insights from educational psychology.
Contents
Foreword; Z.Dörnyei Introduction; S.Mercer , S.Ryan & M.Williams Self-concept: Situating the Self; S.Mercer Identity: The Situated Construction of Identity and Positionality in Multilingual Classrooms; N.Morita Personality: Personality Traits as Independent and Dependent Variables; J.M.Dewaele Motivation: L2 Learning as a Special Case?; E.Ushioda Implicit Theories: Language Learning Mindsets; S.Ryan & S.Mercer Attribution: Looking Back and Ahead at the 'Why' Theory; P.H.Hsieh Affect: The Role of Language Anxiety and Other Emotions in Language Learning; P.MacIntyre & T.Gregerson Willingness to Communicate: Momentary Volition that Results in L2 Behaviour; T.Yashima Strategies: The Interface of Styles, Strategies and Motivation on Tasks; A.D.Cohen Learning Styles: Traversing the Quagmire; C.Griffiths Metacognition: Awareness of Language Learning; N.J.Anderson Goal Orientations: Three Perspectives on Motivation Goal Orientations; L.Woodrow Self-directed Learning: Concepts, Practice and a Novel Research Methodology; R.Pemberton & L.Cooker Group Dynamics: Collaborative Agency in Present Communities of Imagination; T.Murphey , J.Falout , Y.Fukada & T.Fukuda Conclusion: Final Remarks; S.Mercer , S.Ryan & M.Williams Glossary
