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British Council, London (England). English-Teaching Information Centre. – 1975
This bibliography is divided into two main sections. The first section cites general studies having to do with the psychology of foreign language learning. The second section cites books, sections of books, and articles dealing specifically with motivation in language learning. Entries include European and American publications, and most have been…
Descriptors: Attitudes, Bibliographies, Educational Psychology, Language Instruction
Galbraith, Vicki; Gardner, R. C. – 1988
The bibliography contains 64 annotated references to journal articles and other sources of information about individual difference correlates of second language achievement. The journal articles appeared between 1984 and 1987. Where available, abstracts contained in the original articles are used; these are marked with asterisks. Entries are coded…
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Educational Research, Individual Differences, Language Aptitude
Galbraith, Vicki; Gardner, R. C. – 1990
This annotated bibliography contains 33 references related to the topic of individual difference correlates of second-language achievement found in 26 journals available in the University of Western Ontario, and follows up a 1988 bibliography covering the years 1984-1987. Bibliographic information provided includes author, title, source, abstracts…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Annotated Bibliographies, Classroom Techniques, Foreign Countries
Thompson, David C. – 1977
This document reviews the major trends of thought concerning first and second language acquisition, in an attempt to trace a sequential history to second language teaching methodology today. The contributions of the behaviorist and nativist schools of thought are examined in particular, and two major issues are focused upon: (1) the origins of…
Descriptors: Child Language, Cognitive Processes, Language Acquisition, Language Instruction
Hosenfeld, Carol – 1975
The many dimensions of individual differences that make each learner a challenge to the foreign language teacher are discussed. The teacher must interpret the information and provide differentiated environments to "match" these differences. Emphasis is placed upon learning styles and learning strategies. An historical perspective of adapting…
Descriptors: Classroom Environment, Cognitive Style, Elementary Secondary Education, Higher Education
Hodge, Virginia D. – 1978
This annotated reading list addresses the problem of the paucity of literature dealing specifically with the relationship between personality and language learning. There is no general theoretical model that encompasses personality theory, self-concept, ego development, learning theory, motivation, and body image as they relate to…
Descriptors: Behavior Change, Bilingualism, Body Image, Cognitive Development