This book syntheses cutting-edge research on the role of individual differences (IDs) in the field of SLA and in computer assisted language learning. It also outlines the theoretical and methodological issues at the heart of this research, presents empirical findings and charts future directions of this research.
Pawlak and Kruk provide an overview of the latest theoretical developments in research on IDs in SLA as well as methodological considerations that are crucial when researching individual variation, with special emphasis on data-collection procedures that are most prominent in CALL. The book goes on to summarize and explore a body of empirical evidence concerning the role of individual difference factors in CALL, singling out existing gaps, methodological problems, and areas in need of further investigation. Finally, the authors provide a guide on how empirical investigations of individual difference factors in CALL can be improved by incorporating latest developments from the broader field of SLA.
This book will be of great interest to postgraduates and scholars in the domain of applied linguistics and second language education who are interested in CALL, as well as those studying and undertaking research in second language learning and teaching.
Author(s): Mirosław Pawlak, Mariusz Kruk
Series: New Directions in Computer Assisted Language Learning
Publisher: Routledge
Year: 2022
Language: English
Pages: 152
City: London
Cover
Half Title
Series Information
Title Page
Copyright Page
Table of Contents
Introduction
1 An Overview of Selected CALL-Based Technologies
Introduction
Interactive Whiteboards
Social Networking Platforms
Corpora
Mobile Devices
Virtual Worlds
Digital Games
Computer-mediated Communication
Extended Reality
Conclusion
2 Key Developments in Research On ID Factors in SLA
Introduction
Current Trends in Research On ID Factors in SLA
Age
Gender/sex
Aptitude and Working Memory
Personality
Grit
Learning Styles
Learning Strategies and Self-Regulation
Beliefs
Motivation
Willingness to Communicate
Engagement
Emotions
Conclusion
3 Methodological Issues in Investigating ID Factors
Introduction
Data-collection Instruments and Analytical Procedures in Research On ID Factors
Macro- and Micro-Perspective in Research On ID Factors
Research On ID Factors Adopting the Macro-Perspective
Research On ID Factors Adopting the Micro-Perspective
Intervention-based Studies Involving ID Factors
Conclusion
4 Overview of Research On ID Factors in CALL Settings
Introduction
Demographic Variables of Age and Gender/sex
Aptitude and Working Memory
Personality
Grit
Learning Styles
Learning Strategies and Self-Regulation
Beliefs
Motivation
Willingness to Communicate
Engagement
Emotions
Conclusion
Conclusions and Future Directions
References
Index
