Language Learning beyond English

Published: June 14, 2024

This Element addresses the following three questions: can Global English unequivocally be framed as a 'killer' language for learning LOTEs (languages other than English)? If so, under what premises? (Section 1); are rationales and justifications LOTE in age of English? 2); pedagogical policy implications What we learn from current (best less good) practice? 3). Attempts to engage learners variety languages – rather just often fail achieve desired results, both Anglophone non-Anglophone contexts. Can blamed? policymakers educators do address crisis? proposes new matrix learning, advocating an interconnected, socially embedded justification learning. title is also available Open Access on Cambridge Core.

Language: Английский

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Boredom, enjoyment, and emotion regulation among Chinese students majoring in dual foreign languages: a Q method study

Innovation in Language Learning and Teaching, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 1 - 18

Published: Feb. 13, 2025

Research on emotion and language learning has gained broad attention; however, there is insufficient research students' negative emotions in LOTE-as-L3 classrooms, especially within multilingual contexts. To fill this gap, study examines the Chinese students majoring dual foreign languages exhibit English L3 courses, such as boredom, enjoyment, regulation. The Q method, which integrates qualitative quantitative approaches, was used to analyze a sample of 27 study. Retrospective interviews were conducted after data analysis gain more profound understanding. Multiple inverted factor analyses interview results identified three major attitudes among these students: balanced activity-induced low regulation ability. reveals that varying teaching methods, materials, activities result differing levels boredom other emotions. Additionally, due specific nature major, did not prefer either language. This holds pedagogical significance by incorporating translanguaging backgrounds into strategies providing recommendations for teachers policymakers China help alleviate languages.

Language: Английский

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English vocabulary learning through gamification with Tic‐Tac‐Toe in Flippity‐Connecto: The prediction of gameplay self‐efficacy to anxiety, interest and flow experience

British Journal of Educational Technology, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Feb. 18, 2025

Abstract A wide variety of gamification tools are available for language learning; however, few studies have explored the impact Flippity‐Connecto (hereafter referred to as Connecto) on learners' cognitive and affective processes. Connecto, a game similar Tic‐Tac‐Toe, was designed assist students in learning English foreign (EFL). This study utilized Tic‐Tac‐Toe mechanism engage competitive vocabulary learning. Grounded achievement emotion model, this research examined relationships among interest, gameplay anxiety flow experience while played game. In single‐group quasi‐experimental study, sixth‐grade from an elementary school three times over period 3 weeks, followed by completion questionnaires. total 123 valid questionnaires were collected. Structural equation modelling results revealed that: (1) self‐efficacy negatively predicted positively interest (2) interest. The finding that can enhance challenges conventional views, suggesting may energize players when facing challenges, akin being psyched up. These findings provide insights into complex dynamics gamified learning, underscoring importance self‐efficacy, management fostering EFL Practitioner notes What is already known about topic Gamification potential Games like their uncertainty quick outcomes, contribute player motivation. Flow, characterized deep immersion enjoyment during be hindered learner anxiety. paper adds We investigated relationship between players' activated positive emotions deactivated negative Connecto gameplay, shedding light intricate model demonstrate correlates with highlight how experience, challenging views it Implications practice effectively implemented learners, particularly those demonstrating high levels self‐efficacy. Designers developers create features emphasizing emotional aspects competition Leveraging managing anxiety, become powerful tool engagement improving outcomes.

Language: Английский

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Sustainable care: How CSR shapes wellbeing in healthcare organizations in Beijing, Shanghai, and Guangzhou

PLoS ONE, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 20(2), P. e0316601 - e0316601

Published: Feb. 25, 2025

This article investigates the link between corporate social responsibility (CSR) perceptions of employees and employee burnout, from a sustainable development point view, in healthcare system China. It fills void conventional literature by analyzing indirect effect CSR on health well-being workers aligning with SDGs focused wellbeing. To be able to address crux professionals’ burnout which can have far-reaching negative consequences for individual welfare delivery, this research explores linkages perceptions, happiness, psychological safety, altruistic behavior. Data were obtained 392 care three Chinese cities through thrice-administered questionnaire that measures employees, levels, safety motivations. is seen results show strong reduction. Furthermore, happiness expressed as mediators, altruism playing role moderator. The above points highlight need adopt strategies promote combat sector, plays vital global initiatives attain related good well-being, development. Additionally, increases debate based their organization’s positive psychology theory lens, bringing up key factor achievement improvement within settings.

Language: Английский

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The Importance of Social Support: Facilitating Positive Well‐Being Experiences of Elementary School Students

Psychology in the Schools, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: March 10, 2025

ABSTRACT The present nonexperimental study explores the role of school social context in shaping students’ schooling experiences and personal well‐being. A dynamic system provides a rich environment that encompasses various processes, factors, outcomes, one most significant being provision quality support. In particular, perceived support is hypothesized to act as an antecedent both learning non‐learning experiences, such focus this was investigate impact different types support—specifically from parents, teachers, peers—on multifaceted nature We key figures, like would positively influence child's overall employed comparative methodological design, analyzing two distinct convenient cohorts elementary students Australia ( N = 198) Malaysia 162). Statistical analyses were conducted using confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) structural equation modeling (SEM) test our relationships. results supported original proposition support, including peer serve positive antecedents for Notably, we found influenced proactive engagement among students. An innovative aspect findings identification “higher‐order” latent well‐being, which associated with state “flourishing.” conclusion, offers important insights into practical implications within educational contexts. These are particularly valuable design noneducational programs capitalize on enhance

Language: Английский

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The development and validation of a scale for measuring L2 learning experience: the underappreciated element of the L2 motivational self system

Journal of Multilingual and Multicultural Development, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 1 - 20

Published: Aug. 1, 2023

The current study developed and validated a holistic domain-specific scale for measuring the second language (L2) learning experience within framework of L2 Motivational Self System. Underpinned by positive psychology theories, preliminary item pool was generated through combining insights from extant measurements, interviews with Chinese learners various L2s (e.g. Japanese, French, German, Spanish), as well literature motivation. This (LLES) firstly piloted 302 language-major undergraduates further sample 304 students similar backgrounds. Both exploratory factor analysis confirmatory were conducted respectively to unravel its factorial structure examine model fit, validating 28-item LLES six dimensions Positive emotions; Negative Engagement; Relationship; Meaning; Accomplishment). Validity reliability analyses established convergent divergent validity scale, exhibiting robust psychometric properties. results revealed that is sound learners' multifaceted could add new into motivational development.

Language: Английский

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Motivation to Learn Online: An Analysis From Mcclelland’s Theory of Needs

International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 13(3)

Published: March 11, 2023

Motivation has been identified as a main factor influencing engagement and achievement of learners in online learning. Studying the motivations language is crucial to address challenges This quantitative study done explore learners’ motivation (Fowler, 2018) from point view McClelland’s (1965) theory. theory suggested three basic needs that people derive their life experiences: Need for Achievement, Affiliation Power. used 5-point Likert Scale instrument consisting 4 sections. Section A 3 items on demographic profile. B 12 Power, section C 14 Achievements D Affiliation. purposive sample 156 participants public university Malaysia responded survey. The major findings reveal positive impact Needs Theory Most students believed learning abilities terms self-efficacy desired motivation, control belief factors also led them achieve outcomes. Students were influenced by intrinsic extrinsic perform better felt engaged can interact freely classroom. strong correlation was found between all variables motivate It recommended learn languages be further explored variety perspectives theories. Future research could examine comparison theories

Language: Английский

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Understanding teacher professional commitment from a positive psychology perspective: A case from Myanmar's Chinese language teachers

Modern Language Journal, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 108(1), P. 222 - 242

Published: Feb. 20, 2024

Abstract In response to the issue of Chinese language teacher attrition in Myanmar, this study aimed examine professional commitment these teachers, with a focus on how their is constructed and shaped within local context. The adopted theoretical lens positive psychology utilized hermeneutic phenomenological approach. Data was collected through semi‐structured interviews which 10 participants shared life stories. Thematic analysis then conducted identify key themes. proposed positive‐psychology‐informed model motivation, meaning, perseverance as three components that interact each other jointly shape teachers’ commitment. particular, motivation teach precondition, meaning‐making process functions reinforcement, coping adverse situations ultimate embodiment A common feature underlying has been traces emotions, attitudes, values. Furthermore, approached situated context at cultural, societal, institutional levels. yields implications for understanding offers practical insights addressing among teachers Myanmar similar contexts.

Language: Английский

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Unpacking the predictive effects of motivation, enjoyment, and self-efficacy on informal digital learning of LOTE: Evidence from French and German learners in China

System, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 103504 - 103504

Published: Sept. 1, 2024

Language: Английский

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The transformative role of Positive Psychology in fostering inclusive language education for SEN students

System, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 127, P. 103545 - 103545

Published: Nov. 20, 2024

Language: Английский

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