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Young adolescents' out-of-class language learning and their degree of autonomy: insights from visual and verbal narratives.
- Source :
- Innovation in Language Learning & Teaching; Nov2023, Vol. 17 Issue 5, p909-931, 23p
- Publication Year :
- 2023
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Abstract
- Purpose: Language learning is often conceptualized as a cognitive, psycholinguistic or pedagogical process confined to formal classroom contexts. Scant attention is paid to the autonomy of young learners in out-of-class situations. Methodology: Using an emic approach, this study attempts to fill the research gap by analyzing the visual and verbal narratives of 60 eighth graders in Hong Kong. A comprehensive coding scheme was developed to gauge their degree of autonomy and its intricate relationships with their out-of-class language learning experiences. Findings: Compared to their less autonomous counterparts, the highly autonomous learners are found to engage in more informal and solitary activities, set concrete goals that appeal to them and employ meta-cognitive strategies to facilitate their language learning. Originality: From a methodological standpoint, multi-modal narratives appear to be effective in tapping students' beliefs and experiences, as this allows the unobstructed flow of their own voices. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- FOREIGN language education
PSYCHOLINGUISTICS
BELIEF & doubt
CLASSROOM environment
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 17501229
- Volume :
- 17
- Issue :
- 5
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- Innovation in Language Learning & Teaching
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 171842516
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1080/17501229.2023.2195381