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Research methods for investigating learner mental processes
Author
Source
مجلة الآداب و اللغات : مجلة دورية محكمة
Publisher
Université Abou Bekr Belkaid Faculté des Lettres et des Langues
Publication Date
2005-12-31
Country of Publication
Algeria
No. of Pages
8
Main Subjects
English Abstract
Since the early seventies research concerns in the field of second language learning have shifted from the methods of teaching to learner mental processes in second language acquisition raising interest in language learning strategies.
However, learner cognitive processes were difficult to unveil trough classroom observation, the research tool once used to observe learner behaviour.
Then, other techniques started to be used to capture learner thinking processes.
These techniques are mainly the self-report tools, i.e.
think-aloud procedures, questionnaires and interviews.
The data obtained from these instruments are accounts provided by the informants themselves that are either written or verbal.
They are valuable for unveiling learners’ cognitive processes and consequent behaviour.
Hence this paper reports the advantages of using these tools as well as the drawbacks they may carry.
Data Type
Conference Papers
Record ID
BIM-982587
American Psychological Association (APA)
al-ashashi, Hafizah Hamzawi. 2005-12-31. Research methods for investigating learner mental processes. الملتقى الدولي حول مناهج البحث. . No. 9 (Special issue) (Dec. 2005), pp.50-57.تلمسان، الجزائر : جامعة أبو بكر بلقايد، كلية الآداب و اللغات،.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
al-ashashi, Hafizah Hamzawi. Research methods for investigating learner mental processes. . تلمسان، الجزائر : جامعة أبو بكر بلقايد، كلية الآداب و اللغات،. 2005-12-31.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-982587
American Medical Association (AMA)
al-ashashi, Hafizah Hamzawi. Research methods for investigating learner mental processes. . الملتقى الدولي حول مناهج البحث.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-982587