Students' Developing Conceptions of Themselves as Language Learners.

Williams, Marion; Burden, Robert

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Publication Date: 1999

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Students' Developing Conceptions of Themselves as Language Learners.

Williams, Marion; Burden, Robert

Modern Language Journal, v83 n2 p193-201 Sum 1999

Describes a small-scale study into learners' attributions for success and failure in learning French. The study investigated the way in which learners conceptualize the notion of doing well, together with perceived reasons for successes and failures. Interviews were conducted with students (10-15 years of age) who were learning French in the Southwest of England. (VWL)

Descriptors: Cognitive Style, Early Adolescents, Elementary Secondary Education, Failure, Foreign Countries, French, Interviews, Learning Motivation, Second Language Learning, Self Concept, Student Attitudes, Success

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: United Kingdom (England)

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