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Complexity in Classroom Foreign Language Learning Motivation: A Practitioner Perspective from Japan
Richard J. Sampson
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Description for Complexity in Classroom Foreign Language Learning Motivation: A Practitioner Perspective from Japan
Paperback. This book explores how complex systems theory can contribute to the understanding of classroom language learner motivation through an extended examination of the dynamic conditions operating in a foreign language classroom in Japan. Its reflexive, narrative approach shines light on the evolving nature of research and role of the researcher. Series: Second Language Acquisition. Num Pages: 240 pages. BIC Classification: 1FPJ; CJA; CJC; JMRL; JMS; JNC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156. .
This book explores how complex systems theory can contribute to the understanding of classroom language learner motivation through an extended examination of one particular, situated research project. Working from the lived experience of the participants, the study describes how action research methods were used to explore the dynamic conditions operating in a foreign language classroom in Japan. The book draws attention to the highly personalised and individual, yet equally co-formed nature of classroom foreign language learning motivation and to the importance of agency and emotions in language learning. It presents an extended illustration of the applicability of complex systems theory ... Read more
This book explores how complex systems theory can contribute to the understanding of classroom language learner motivation through an extended examination of one particular, situated research project. Working from the lived experience of the participants, the study describes how action research methods were used to explore the dynamic conditions operating in a foreign language classroom in Japan. The book draws attention to the highly personalised and individual, yet equally co-formed nature of classroom foreign language learning motivation and to the importance of agency and emotions in language learning. It presents an extended illustration of the applicability of complex systems theory ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Channel View Publications Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Series
Second Language Acquisition
Condition
New
Number of Pages
240
Place of Publication
Bristol, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781783098279
SKU
V9781783098279
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About Richard J. Sampson
Richard J. Sampson is a Lecturer in the University Education Center at Gunma University, Japan. His research interests concern situated exploration of the contextualised nature of the learning and teaching of foreign languages, the interrelations between language-learner self ideas, past, present and future learning experiences, and motivation.
Reviews for Complexity in Classroom Foreign Language Learning Motivation: A Practitioner Perspective from Japan
The author's use of complex systems theory as a way to help understand the motivation of his class over a yearlong course is a valuable addition to the foreign language learning motivation literature. I recommend this book to anyone who wishes to learn more about classroom language learning motivation, especially in the Japanese context.
Christopher Pirotto, Fukui University of ... Read more
Christopher Pirotto, Fukui University of ... Read more