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ERIC Number: EJ155240
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1977
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The Primary Curiosity Motive
Mugglestone, Patricia
English Language Teaching Journal, 31, 2, 111-116, Jan 77
The curiosity motive innate in every human can be used to advantage in language instruction. Instructional physical resources; grouping of learners and teachers; selection and sequencing of material; provision of feedback; and language learning activities like role-playing, games, and individual projects can be structured to make use of curiosity. (CHK)
Descriptors: Curiosity, Language Instruction, Language Teachers, Second Language Learning, Student Interests, Student Motivation, Teaching Methods, Teaching Skills
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