(完整版)Individual Differences in Second Language Learning
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A good language learner:
a) is a willing and accurate guesser b) tries to get a message across even if specific language knowledge
is lacking c) is willing to make mistakes d) constantly looks for patterns in the language e) practices as often as possible f) analyzes his or her own speech and the speech of others g) attends to whether his or her performance meets the standards
intrapersonal intelligence.
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Multiple Intelligences
(Howard Gardner, 1993)
Linguistic intelligence: speaking, using words, writing, giving presentations, solving word problems.
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Before looking at learner characteristics…
What problems can you see in the following statements?
a) Extroverted learners learn a foreign language more successfully than introverted learners.
Individual Differences in Second Language Learning
Intelligence Aptitude Learning styles Personality Motivation and Attitudes Identity and ethnic group affiliation Learner beliefs Age of acquisition
3) correlation vs. causal relationship
4) socio-cultural factors e.g., power relationship between L1 and L2, social/cultural identity
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Intelligence (I)
Intelligence has multiple types:
Traditionally, intelligence refers to the mental abilities that are measured by an IQ (intelligence quotient) test. It usually measures only two types of intelligence: verbal/linguistic and mathematical/logical intelligence.
The “Good Language Learner”
Are there personal characteristics that make one learner more successful than another?
In your experience, as an English learner, which characteristics seem to you most likely to be associated with success in L2 acquisition? (Please turn to p. 55 and do the questionnaire) Then share your opinion with your group members. Find three most important and three leastacteristics.
1) definition and measurement of variables e.g., “willing to make mistakes”
2) definition and measurement of language proficiency literacy/academic skills vs. conversational skills
he or she has learned h) enjoys grammar exercises i) begins learning in childhood j) has an above-average IQ k) has good academic skills l) has a good self-image and lots of confidence
b) Low motivation causes low achievement in English language learning.
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Before looking at learner characteristics…
Difficulties in research on learner characteristics and second language acquisition (SLA):
There are other types of intelligence such as spatial intelligence, bodily-kinesthetic intelligence, musical intelligence, interpersonal intelligence, and
A good language learner:
a) is a willing and accurate guesser b) tries to get a message across even if specific language knowledge
is lacking c) is willing to make mistakes d) constantly looks for patterns in the language e) practices as often as possible f) analyzes his or her own speech and the speech of others g) attends to whether his or her performance meets the standards
intrapersonal intelligence.
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Multiple Intelligences
(Howard Gardner, 1993)
Linguistic intelligence: speaking, using words, writing, giving presentations, solving word problems.
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Before looking at learner characteristics…
What problems can you see in the following statements?
a) Extroverted learners learn a foreign language more successfully than introverted learners.
Individual Differences in Second Language Learning
Intelligence Aptitude Learning styles Personality Motivation and Attitudes Identity and ethnic group affiliation Learner beliefs Age of acquisition
3) correlation vs. causal relationship
4) socio-cultural factors e.g., power relationship between L1 and L2, social/cultural identity
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Intelligence (I)
Intelligence has multiple types:
Traditionally, intelligence refers to the mental abilities that are measured by an IQ (intelligence quotient) test. It usually measures only two types of intelligence: verbal/linguistic and mathematical/logical intelligence.
The “Good Language Learner”
Are there personal characteristics that make one learner more successful than another?
In your experience, as an English learner, which characteristics seem to you most likely to be associated with success in L2 acquisition? (Please turn to p. 55 and do the questionnaire) Then share your opinion with your group members. Find three most important and three leastacteristics.
1) definition and measurement of variables e.g., “willing to make mistakes”
2) definition and measurement of language proficiency literacy/academic skills vs. conversational skills
he or she has learned h) enjoys grammar exercises i) begins learning in childhood j) has an above-average IQ k) has good academic skills l) has a good self-image and lots of confidence
b) Low motivation causes low achievement in English language learning.
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Before looking at learner characteristics…
Difficulties in research on learner characteristics and second language acquisition (SLA):
There are other types of intelligence such as spatial intelligence, bodily-kinesthetic intelligence, musical intelligence, interpersonal intelligence, and