Psychology for language learning: insights from research, theory and practice

This volume offers a timely snapshot of current theory and research in the field of psychology in foreign language learning. It makes a powerful case for amore prominent role for psychology in language learning theory and emphasisesthe importance of an understanding of psychological factors for enhancing pedagogical practice. Featuring contributions from leading researchers from around the world, the chapters are designed to be accessible to both specialists and non-specialists. Each chapter focuses on a different psychological constructand provides an overview of current thinking in the area drawing on insights from educational psychology, as well as an example of current research carriedout by the authors. The wide range of theoretical perspectives and research approaches are unified by a common concern for the practical realities facing teachers and learners, making this book essential reading for anyone with an interest in the psychology of learning a foreign language. INDICE: 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.

• ISBN: 978-0-230-30115-3
• Editorial: Palgrave Macmillan
• Encuadernacion: Rústica
• Páginas: 288
• Fecha Publicación: 24/07/2012
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Desconocido