This unit continues to focus on language learning presenting research on good language learners. More specifically, individual learner variables (affective, personality and cognitive) which have been found to influence success in language learning are discussed. Special attention is given to learner strategies and learner autonomy and how they can be developed in the foreign language classroom.
Presentations | ||
| Unit 7: Focus on Learning and the Language Learner (PDF) | ||
| Unit 7: Focus on Learning and the Language Learner (PPT) | ||
Videolectures | ||
| Unit 7: Focus on Learning and the Language Learner (Part A) | ||
| Unit 7: Focus on Learning and the Language Learner (Part B) | ||
Reader and Workbook | ||
| Unit 7: Focus on Learning and the Language Learner (PDF) | ||
| Unit 7: Focus on Learning and the Language Learner (DOC) | ||
Further Readings | ||
Cotterall, S. (2000). Promoting learner autonomy through the curriculum: Principles for designing language courses. ELT journal, 54(2), 109-117. Garton, S. (2002). Learner initiative in the language classroom. ELT journal,56(1), 47-56. Guariento, W., & Morley, J. (2001). Text and task authenticity in the EFL classroom. ELT journal, 55(4), 347-353. | ||
