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Language Learning Language Learning StrategiesStrategies
Presented by Winnie Chen
TESOL Methodology
Abstract
Features Types Research Assessing strategy use Good language learner Strategy instruction research Influences on strategy choice Practice Current & future
Features of LLS
Goal-directed
A strategy chain (consisting of A strategy chain (consisting of subgoalssubgoals)) Autonomy (Controlling learning process) Self-efficacy
Types of LLS
Cognitive strategies Mnemonic strategies Metacognitive strategies Compensatory strategies Affective strategies Social strategies
Cognitive strategies
Schema New input Tapestry approach
Interaction Interaction (more capable other)(more capable other)
Higher thinking skills Higher thinking skills
LearningLearning
Sth. Known( key words) New item An aid for remembering Comparison with Cognitive strategies:
1.Relating things in a simplistic manner.1.Relating things in a simplistic manner.
2.Learning vocabs & grammar. 2.Learning vocabs & grammar.
Mnemonic strategies
Metacognitive strategies
Self-directed language learning. Planning Monitoring Evaluating Choosing strategies based on learning learning
stylesstyles. Encouraging students to be an active active
participantparticipant.
Compensatory strategies
Making up for missing knowledge. Controversy:
1. 1. Cohen:
“ “It’s for language use!”It’s for language use!”
2. 2. Little & Oxford:
“ “Incidental learning is helpful.”Incidental learning is helpful.”
Affective strategies
Identifying learners’ feelings. Methods: diary, emotional checklist…. Advantages: reducing anxiety, praising
one’s performance….
Social strategies
Facilitating learning with others. Communicative language learning. O’Malley & Chamot:
“ “Cognitive S & Metacognitive S Cognitive S & Metacognitive S
downplay the social strategy.”downplay the social strategy.”
Research
Assessing strategy use The good language learner Strategy instruction research Influences on strategy choice
Assessing strategy use
Observation Verbal report Strategy diary Strategy questionnaires(Oxford:(Oxford:SILL))
Good language learner Guesser Strong drive Opportunities of practice Willing to make mistakes Monitoring speech Patterns & analysis Meaning-oriented Good use of strategiesGood use of strategies
CommunicatingCommunicating
Strategy use V.S. Language proficiency
Greater strategy use = higher proficiency?? Oxford & Dreyer’s Predictive studiesPredictive studies:
““Strategy use can’t predict proficiency!”Strategy use can’t predict proficiency!”
Strategy use instruction (SBI)
Advantages:Advantages: Greater LLS use, self-efficacy,
anxiety ,motivation , attitude++. Related to:Related to: Culture,belief,content,presentation. Fully informed strategy-plus-control instruFully informed strategy-plus-control instru
ction:ction:
Authentic, relevant, affective, integrated into
regular language classroom. One-time- only workshop ImprovementOne-time- only workshop Improvement
Factors affect strategy choice
Motivation Environment Learning style & personalities Gender Culture & nation Career orientation Age Language task
Practice & Conclusion
Assessing strategy use Attuning instruction to learners’ needs Formats for instruction Conducting instruction Evaluation of instruction
Strategy use instructionStrategy use instruction
Discussion
What language learning strategies you use when learning English? Please explain.
Did your teacher coach strategy use in learning English? How?
How do you as a teacher weave strategy instruction into English lessons?
What’s your opinion about strategy instruction in the EFL environment in Taiwan? Feasible or not? Why?
What are the differences of teaching strategy bet. younger and older learners?