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ERIC Number: EJ264467
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1982
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The Unmotivated Second-Language Learner: Can Students' Negative Attitudes Be Changed?
Ralph, Edwin G.
Canadian Modern Language Review, v38 n3 p493-502 Spr 1982
Specific student attitude problems in compulsory language courses are described and solutions to them are presented, including first-day pep talks, teacher approval and positive attitudes, use of interesting topics, props, provision for student creativity, skillful use of questioning, and use of novelty. (MSE)
Descriptors: Attitude Change, Change Strategies, Core Curriculum, Elementary Secondary Education, Higher Education, Learning Motivation, Negative Attitudes, Second Language Instruction, Second Language Learning, Student Attitudes, Student Motivation, Teacher Attitudes
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Guides - Classroom - Teacher; Opinion Papers
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Audience: Practitioners
Language: English
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