ERIC Number: EJ1081172
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2015
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Generalization of Individual Differences in Second Language Learning
Anjum, Amber Nasreen; Al-Othmany, Dheya Shujaa; Hussain, Ahmad
Journal of Education and Practice, v6 n29 p170-177 2015
This commentary is based on the analyses of the participants' responses provided in written form while filling the questionnaires. The purpose of the study was to identify and analyze factors in individuals' experiences about second language acquisition. The study was conducted through a research questionnaire. The questions were designed for particular outcomes needed for the research. The research was to find motivational, social, and demographic factors in learning second language. The research participants were the successful users of second language. The paper also discussed the different influences from society, and profession which are a support to learn second language or sometimes these influences work as hindrance. Questionnaire also dealt with the usefulness of language books and effectiveness of language teachers. The project involves 4 participants who filled in the answers. 50% of them have provided very short answers but the ideas are understandable and interpretable, the rest gave detailed responses which remained more supportive for the analyses. Over all it was to obtain a general view about the above mentioned influential factors which may result positive or negative during the process of second language acquisition.
Descriptors: Generalization, Individual Differences, Second Language Learning, Questionnaires, Learning Motivation, Outcomes of Education, English (Second Language), Social Influences, Demography, Teacher Effectiveness, Cognitive Style, Instructional Materials, Barriers, Student Attitudes, Student Interests, Foreign Countries
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Pakistan
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