Essays about: "Learning Theories"

Showing result 6 - 10 of 391 essays containing the words Learning Theories.

1. 6. Willingness to Communicate and the Ideal L2 Self Inside and Outside the EFL Classroom. A Literature Review

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet / Lärarutbildningsnämnden

   Author : Ida Granlund; Alice Lyttkens; [2023-11-14]
   Keywords : Willingness to Communicate; L2MSS; Ideal L2 self; Extramural English; integrativeness; EFL; L2 Learning Experience; Target Language;

   Abstract : This literature review investigates why EFL (English as a Foreign Language) students are reluctant to speak the target language in the classroom. As this is a complex question with complex answers, this review focuses on how the L2 Motivational Self System (L2MSS), specifically the ideal L2 self, affects willingness to communicate (WTC). READ MORE

3. 7. Using Stack Overflow for Professional Learning and Practices at Work

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för pedagogik, kommunikation och lärande

   Author : Maryam Omer; [2023-10-23]
   Keywords : Stack Overflow; professional learning; online communities; professional practices;

   Abstract : Purpose: The study aims to investigate how people discuss Stack Overflow in terms of professional learning and how they integrate Stack Overflow into their professional practices at work. Theory: The theories used in this study are Communities of Practice and Socially Situated Learning by Jean Lave and Etienne Wenger. READ MORE

4. 8. SCAFFOLDING MATHEMATICAL CONVERSATIONS:

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för pedagogik, kommunikation och lärande

   Author : Iuliana Mihaela Badica; [2023-10-10]
   Keywords : Interactive exhibit; mathematics; informal learning; science center; parent scaffolding; augmented reality;

   Abstract : Purpose: This study aims to address the current research gap on interactive mathematics exhibits by investigating parents’ role in supporting their children’s mathematics learning using such displays. In addition to this, the study examines the design of an interactive exhibit and explores whether it can facilitate mathematics learning among parents and children. READ MORE

5. 9. Communicating as a Team. A study of EFL Students’ Perceptions about the Influence of the Learner Group’s Dynamics on their Individual WTC

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet / Lärarutbildningsnämnden

   Author : Ronja Källmark; [2023-06-14]
   Keywords : Willingness to communicate WTC ; group dynamics; English as a foreign language EFL ; upper secondary school;

   Abstract : Considering the current emphasis on communicative abilities in EFL teaching, learning and assessment (Council of Europe, 2020), research on willingness to communicate (WTC) has become increasingly important. Despite the increase of research in this topic area, further research is needed on situational factors relating to individual learners’ WTC. READ MORE

6. 10. Emotion in adult learing

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för pedagogik och specialpedagogik

   Author : Sara Shadabi; [2023-02-16]
   Keywords : adult education; migrant learners; Swedish for Immigrants SFI ; host country language learning; emotional states;

   Abstract : Aim: Of particular interest to this research are migrant students’ emotional states in the courses Swedish for foreigners (in Swedish “Svenska för invandrare” or SFI Swedish for immigrants) and their learning process, including types of emotions, reasons for the occurrence of these emotions, and the influence these emotions may have on learning. The study has an overarching research aim that incorporates identifying the main types of emotional states of SFI migrant students in Sweden, analysis of the dependency of emotional states of students on their studies, socialization, and integration. READ MORE