Browsing Language Studies Journal Articles by Subject "130207 LOTE, ESL and TESOL Curriculum and Pedagogy (excl. Māori)"
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Changes in two migrant learners’ beliefs, learning strategy use and language achievements in a New Zealand context
(Elsevier, 2015-07-04)Substantial amount of research regarding L2 learners’ beliefs has been conducted in recent years. However, less attention has been paid to the interactions among the three constructs: learners’ beliefs, learning strategies ... -
Educational affordances of an asynchronous online discussion forum for language learners
(2018-11)Information and communications technologies offer unprecedented opportunities for innovation in educational practice. Among all the educational technological tools, online discussion forums represent one of the most ... -
The effect of Chinese ESL learners’ beliefs on their autonomous learning
(Kanda University of International Studies, 2010-12)What beliefs do Chinese learners hold about language learning? What is the effect of these beliefs on their autonomous learning? These are the two questions that this study aims to address. I employed naturalistic inquiry ... -
The evolution of learner autonomy in online environments : a case study in a New Zealand context
(Kanda University of International Studies (KUIS), Chiba, Japan, 2018-03)With the advent of technologies, language learners are faced with unprecedented opportunities and a wide range of alternatives to engage with in their self-directed learning. However, a review of the literature indicates ... -
Meeting the learning needs of refugees and migrants in tertiary blended ESOL courses
(Unitec E-Press, 2014-05-13)Technology use in higher education is becoming ubiquitous. However, the particular needs of adult migrant and refugees studying English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) necessitate careful course design and teaching ... -
The nature of language learners' beliefs : a half-told story
(15-06-02)Substantial amount of research regarding L2 learners’ beliefs has been conducted in recent years. However, not enough attention has been paid to investigating the nature of learners’ beliefs; hence our understanding of the ... -
Reflections on the 2017 Rio AILA (Applied Linguistic) Conference through an Antipodean Lens: practical Implications for advisors
(Association of Tertiary Learning Advisors of Aotearoa New Zealand (ATLAANZ), 2017)This article will offer some feedback and subsequent reflection on the week long Association Internationale de Linguistique Appliquee (AILA) Congress 2017 held in Rio during July, and in particular, on the full day ... -
Understanding English teaching and learning context in China
(Longbridge Publishing Company, 2012-09)The recent economic boom has seen the number of English language learners escalating in China. The Chinese enthusiasm for learning English has generated a growing interest from the West to teach in China. There is a need ...
