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Luis F. Cisneros – HOW, 2024
Learning a foreign language incorporates cognitive, communicative, emotional, and social aspects. Some of these aspects have to do with the structure of the language being studied; some others deal with social and psychological issues that influence the environment where the learning process takes place. This reflection paper addresses various…
Descriptors: Second Language Learning, English (Second Language), Learning Processes, Psychological Patterns
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Duff, Patricia A. – Modern Language Journal, 2017
The majority of recent research on language learning motivation has reportedly focused on English as a target language, typically in relatively homogeneous, secondary and postsecondary "foreign language" settings. How applicable, then, are the theories and findings undergirding that research to our understanding of the contemporary…
Descriptors: Second Language Learning, Second Language Instruction, Learning Motivation, Learning Theories
Nodoushan, Mohammad Ali Salmani – Online Submission, 2012
This paper claims that the current theories of Self-regulated learning (SRL) are short-sighted. The author provides a comprehensive, but brief, overview of SRL which addresses such issues as (a) SRL processes, (b) SRL strategies, (c) compartments of SRL, (d) theories of SRL, (e) agency in SRL, and (f) models of SRL. He then presents a new model…
Descriptors: Student Motivation, Models, Educational Theories, Learning Processes
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Chinn, Pauline W. U. – Cultural Studies of Science Education, 2012
Maria Andree focuses on an immigrant student whose error in a laboratory activity leads to a novel, colorful outcome that she excitedly shares with peers. After engaging in class activities for a few weeks she returns to her earlier dislike of science, saying: "I hate science, particularly Chemistry." The classroom activity system…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Class Activities, Cultural Pluralism, Learning Theories
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Jalongo, Mary Renck – Childhood Education, 2007
There is little question that the fundamental purpose of education--what the ancient Greeks referred to as the "telos"--is to promote student learning. For decades, both experts and the general public have agreed that any effort to improve the education system must focus squarely on optimizing student learning, motivating students to achieve, and…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Student Motivation, Position Papers, Metacognition
Rogers, Alan; Illeris, Knud – Adults Learning (England), 2003
This dialog between Alan Rogers and Knud Illeris debates arguments Rogers made in a previous article about the differences between adult and child learning. Rogers emphasizes differences in teacher-learner relationships. Illeris believes the differences result from different motivations for learning. (SK)
Descriptors: Adult Learning, Adults, Children, Learning Motivation
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Language Arts, 1987
Discusses (1) how instructional objectives can become a constraint on students' learning, (2) how teachers need to help students overcome their fears about learning, and (3) the danger of fragmenting process approaches to learning into ritualized parts. (SRT)
Descriptors: Course Objectives, Elementary Education, Language Acquisition, Learning Motivation
West, Linden – Adults Learning (England), 1996
In opposition to the dominant economic agenda in adult education, a new cultural psychology of learning and development emphasizes learning as a social goal and fosters understanding of how people survive, rebuild, and learn through difficult times. Reflective conversations with an unemployed man illustrate the emotional and social processes of…
Descriptors: Adult Development, Adult Education, Biographies, Change Strategies
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Nardi, Bonnie A. – Mind, Culture, and Activity, 2005
This article uses activity theory to analyze the conduct of collaborative scientific research, showing how the conceptualization of object is critical to understanding key aspects of scientific collaboration. I argue that the passions and desires behind objects of scientific research are missing in most accounts. I suggest refinements to the…
Descriptors: Scientific Research, Cooperation, Biotechnology, Learning Processes
Brockhaus, Wilhelm – Praxis des Neusprachlichen Unterrichts, 1979
Discusses auditory practice (listening) as a factor in the learning process and as a goal area. Refers particularly to the "terminal" nine-year school. Motivation is high, because auditory skill can be developed to a higher point earlier than speech production. (IFS/WGA)
Descriptors: Educational Objectives, Language Instruction, Learning Motivation, Learning Processes
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Rennie, Leonie J.; Feher, Elsa; Dierking, Lynn D.; Falk, John H. – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 2003
Discusses six issues that were the focus of the Ad Hoc Committee's Policy Statement and relates them to conducting research in the domain of out-of-school science learning. Suggests avenues for research in this area. (KHR)
Descriptors: Curiosity, Educational Environment, Elementary Secondary Education, Learning Motivation
Hiscox, Michael D. – 1981
This paper argues that the most important role the intelligent videodisc can fulfill is to provide a mechanism for effectively integrating testing and instruction. This integration will produce at least four important benefits: (1) increased learning by the student, (2) more interesting instructional materials, (3) gains in the efficiency of…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Testing, Diagnostic Teaching, Individual Differences, Instructional Design
Dynneson, Thomas L. – 1983
Social studies educators are encouraged to apply anthropological research to their understanding of classroom dynamics and the learning process. In 11 propositions, the contributions of anthropology to more effective teaching are explored. For each of these propositions, there are a number of relevant research questions to guide classroom…
Descriptors: Educational Anthropology, Educational Theories, Elementary Secondary Education, Learning Motivation
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Knowles, Malcolm S. – Community Services Catalyst, 1983
Argues that adults learn differently than children. States the assumptions of the pedagogical and andragogical models regarding the concept of the learner, the role of the learner's experience, readiness and motivation to learn, and orientation to learning. Reviews studies about the characteristics and processes of adult learning. Discusses…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Adult Learning, Adult Students, Children
Kolcaba, Raymond F. – Curriculum Review, 1980
The author categorizes the stages and skills of independent inquiry: the motivation to inquire; skills essential to setting up an inquiry; and modes of concluding an inquiry or verifying a hypothesis. He draws curriculum implications for developing independent learners. (SJL)
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Independent Study, Inquiry, Learning Motivation
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