Engaging Language Learners in Contemporary Classrooms
- 208pagine
- 8 ore di lettura
This very accessible book focuses on the area of learner engagement, which can be seen as 'motivation in action'.
Zoltán Dörnyei Ordine dei libri
Zoltán Dörnyei è una figura di spicco nel campo della psicolinguistica delle seconde lingue. Il suo vasto lavoro approfondisce gli aspetti cruciali dell'acquisizione delle lingue straniere, con un focus particolare sulla motivazione e sulla dinamica di gruppo. L'approccio di Dörnyei indaga i fattori psicologici e sociali che influenzano il processo di apprendimento linguistico, offrendo preziose intuizioni sia per gli educatori che per gli studenti. I suoi contributi sono fondamentali per comprendere i complessi meccanismi alla base di una proficua padronanza della seconda lingua.
- 2020
- 2015
Motivational Currents in Language Learning
Frameworks for Focused Interventions
- 204pagine
- 8 ore di lettura
The book presents a novel concept of motivation known as Directed Motivational Currents (DMCs), expanding on Dörnyei's foundational research in learner motivation. It clearly defines DMCs, distinguishing them from other motivational constructs, and explores their connection to language learning. With an engaging writing style, the text includes numerous illustrations and practical strategies, encouraging readers to rethink their understanding of motivation and fostering sustained learning experiences.
- 2005
The Psychology of the Language Learner
Individual Differences in Second Language Acquisition
- 282pagine
- 10 ore di lettura
Examining individual differences is crucial for understanding and enhancing second language acquisition. This book delves into the various factors that influence language learning, such as personality, motivation, and cognitive styles. By exploring these elements, it aims to provide insights for educators and researchers to better support learners in achieving their language goals. The focus on applied linguistics highlights the importance of tailoring teaching methods to accommodate diverse learner profiles.
- 2003
Group Dynamics in the Language Classroom
- 204pagine
- 8 ore di lettura
The study of 'group dynamics' is a vibrant academic field, overlapping diverse disciplines. It is also highly relevant to language education because the success of classroom learning is very much dependent on how students relate to each other, what the classroom climate is like, what roles the teacher and the learners play and, more generally, how well students can co-operate and communicate with each other. This innovative book addresses these issues and offers practical advice on how to manage language learner groups in a way that they develop into cohesive and productive teams.
- 2003
Motivational Strategies in the Language Classroom
- 164pagine
- 6 ore di lettura
This volume gives an overview of the theory of motivation and applies it to practical skills and strategies, providing new insights into the field of motivational studies and its implications for second-language pedagogy.
- 2001
Success in learning a language largely depends on motivation. But what is motivation? How can it be increased? How can it be assessed? This text summarises the various facets of motivation and examines how theory can help teachers in practice.
