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Young, Richard F. – Language Learning, 2008
This chapter is framed by the three questions related to learning in Practice Theory posed by Johannes Wagner (2008): (1) What is learned?; (2) Who is learning?; and (3) Who is participating in the learning? These questions are addressed in two learning theories: Language Socialization and Situated Learning theory. In Language Socialization, the…
Descriptors: Learning Theories, Socialization, Second Language Learning, Linguistic Theory
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O'Donovan, Berry; Price, Margaret; Rust, Chris – Teaching in Higher Education, 2008
This paper presents a framework of approaches to sharing meaningful knowledge of assessment standards amongst an academic community, particularly students. Presented as a nested hierarchy, these approaches encompass: a "laissez faire" approach in which students' knowledge of standards is acquired in ad hoc and serendipitous ways; an…
Descriptors: Constructivism (Learning), Socialization, Teaching Methods, Academic Standards
Wei, Li, Ed. – Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group, 2011
"The Routledge Applied Linguistics Reader" is an essential collection of readings for students of Applied Linguistics. Divided into five sections: Language Teaching and Learning, Second Language Acquisition, Applied Linguistics, Identity and Power and Language Use in Professional Contexts, the "Reader" takes a broad…
Descriptors: World Problems, Discourse Communities, Creativity, Applied Linguistics