Manfred Man-fat Wu

Beliefs About Language Learning and Out-of-class Language Learning

A Study at a Vocational Education Institute in Hong Kong

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Produktbeschreibung

Beliefs about language learning is one of key areas in second language acqusition (SLA) research. This study linked beliefs with the implementation of out-of-class language-learning activities. Participants of this study were Chinese-speaking adolescent ESL learners undertaking vocational education in Hong Kong and their teachers. Results indicate that the two aspects are intimately related: Learners who regarded out-of-class language-learning activities as useful were found to possess more positive beliefs regarding their English learning. Learners who implemented out-of-class language-learning activities were found to have more positive beliefs in terms of two factors, the factor of Perceived Value and Nature of Learning Spoken English, and the factor of Self-efficacy and Expectation about Learning English. Teachers either directly or indirectly agreed that there is an association between beliefs and the implementation of out-of-class language-learning activities. This book is particularly useful for post-graduates and researchers in the field of SLA and TESOL research, as well as undergraduates who would like to further their knowledge on the two focuses of this study.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: LAP Lambert Academic Publishing
• Aufl.
• Seitenzahl: 292
• Erscheinungstermin: 22. Februar 2012
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 220mm x 150mm x 18mm
• Gewicht: 404g
• ISBN-13: 9783848405596
• ISBN-10: 3848405598
• Artikelnr.: 35105844

Autorenporträt

teaches at the Hong Kong Institute of Vocational Education (Haking Wong). He obtained his Doctorate from the University of Leicester. His research interests include language-learning strategies, language-learning styles, language-learning motivation, beliefs about language learning, and out-of-class language-learning activities.