This book closes the gap between theory and classroom application by capitalizing on learners’ individuality in second or foreign language learning. The book examines the existing literature and theoretical underpinnings of each of the most prominent learner characteristics including anxiety, beliefs, cognitive abilities, motivation, strategies, styles and willingness to communicate. This strong foundation, coupled with the wide variety of activities that are suggested at the end of each chapter, arms the reader with ideas to conquer the problems created by negative affect and to capitalize on positive, facilitative emotions. The tasks are unrestricted by language and can be modified for use with technology, emergent learners and large classes, making this book a useful resource for both in-service teachers and pre-service teachers in university language teacher education programs.
Table of Content
Introduction
1. Anxiety: From Premise… to Practice
2. Beliefs: From Premise… to Practice
3. Cognitive Abilities: From Premise… to Practice
4. Motivation: From Premise… to Practice
5. Learning Strategies: From Premise… to Practice
6. Learning Styles: From Premise… to Practice
7. Willingness to Communicate: From Premise… to Practice
Epilogue
About the author
Peter D. Mac Intyre is Professor of Psychology at Cape Breton University, Canada. He has published over 100 articles, chapters and books within the field of psychology of language and communication and has received awards for teaching excellence (Atlantic Association of Universities), for contributions to the study of language (the Gardner Award and the Mildenberger Prize) and awards for service to students and the community.
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