aspect of self-regulated learning (Boekarts, 1997). For instance, Winne and Hanwin (1998) defined self-regulated learning as metacognitive guide that enables students to regulate the strategies to be used when faced the task. It has four different stages, task definition, goal setting, planning, and enacting the strategies planned (Puustinen & Pulkkinen,
they aren’t interested in helping themselves?!”, if so, then you likely found yourself looking across an empathy gap. Time and again we have failed in engagements due to an inability to take the perspective of other individuals. We have all seen examples of that young platoon leader engaging with local leaders in a disrespectful and counterproductive manner. As a lieutenant in Iraq during OIF I, I walked into engagements the exact same way, heavy-handed, dictatorial, and uninterested
students are trained to prevent and resolve conflicts. In the affective environment teachers and staff are caring supportive and respectful. Teachers and staff feel they are contributing to the schools success, and there is an attitude of ownership. The four environments are interrelated and do not operate independently of one another. They are dependent upon one another and together will produce a positive school climate. For example, the physical contribute to, and are impacted by, the academic
1. Theory of acculturation 1.1. Acculturation of ethnic minorities Acculturation is the process which occurs when two cultures meet together; it leads to psychological and cultural changes (Berry, 2005). This process of changes can be going for years or generations. It should be stressed that acculturation is a dual process and the changes can be found in both cultural groups. One of the first definitions of acculturation can be found in the work of Redfield, Linton and Herskovits, which is widely
Cultural Exposure Affects Second Language Learning Socio-cultural factors have an important effect on second language learning. In particular, cultural exposure plays a significant role in the language learning process. Cultural ignorance and prejudice may cause difficulties for language learners and the degree of exposure also determines how fast a second language learner can acquire a new language. In this mini research essay, I will first examine how people from China and Middle Eastern will
are mainly Socio-psychological models and do not take into account the cognitive process that takes place in language acquisition. Krashen also gives importance to motivation and the learner’s attitude towards the L2. However, he based his Affective Filter Hypothesis on formal Second language instruction where motivation and the different feelings towards L2 a learner has, from the target language affects the quantity of Input learners receive and can be turned into Intake. The Affective Filter Hypothesis
business with the fast-speed globalisation nowadays. The Four ‘Ps’ of marketing, namely product, price, place and promotion, include most of the elements of marketing decision-making. However, socio-cultural factors, in considering the combination of marketing strategies, will always run through them. Socio-cultural factors have a huge influence in people's concept of product and buying behavior. Lack of cultural awareness not only can lead to a decrease of product sales, but can even collapse the
Meeting the Learning Needs of an Online Learner It is well documented that there are many factors for faculty to consider when developing a course of study. A few issues are, socio-economical background, varying ages of students, cultural variances, educational experience, student preparedness, and preferred learning strategies (Prithishkumar & Michael, 2014). The learning process results from instructional activity a student receives within an educational setting and, there are also many influences
Without effective strategies, students' listening comprehension turns to be challenging, problematic, and ineffective activity (Mendelsohn,2006:79).Using listening strategies by the second language learners help them to cope with the difficulties they experience while listening. Concisely, teaching listening strategies supports listening comprehension, forms learners' self-control learning habit and increases independent learning ability. Listening strategies as well as linguistic knowledge
instructional media. Techniques / Skills a. Identifying different group of learners in your class. Until the teacher is aware of the fact that not all learners in his class are same psychologically, it would be difficult for him to devise learning strategies which would help bring out the best in all his students. It is therefore necessary for the teacher to study each student and know their strength and weaknesses b. Set questions to suit the different breeds of students Ones the teacher knows