Complexity in Classroom Foreign Language Learning Motivation: A Practitioner Perspective from Japan

✍ Scribed by Richard J. Sampson

Publisher: Multilingual Matters
Year: 2016
Tongue: English
Leaves: 233
Category: Library

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✦ Synopsis

This book explores how complex systems theory can contribute to the understanding of classroom language learner motivation through an extended examination of the dynamic conditions operating in a foreign language classroom in Japan. Its reflexive, narrative approach shines light on the evolving nature of research and role of the researcher.

✦ Table of Contents

Contents
Tables and Figures
Acknowledgements
1. Introduction
Part 1: Growth: A Research Narrative
2. Groundings from Foreign Language Learning Motivation Research in Japan
3. A Move to Socio-dynamic Motivation
4. Research Design
5. Action Research Narrative
Part 2: Re-viewing
6. Revisiting Complex Systems Theory
7. Class Group as Open System
8. Co-adaptation Between Self and Environment
9. Motivational Phase-shifts and Self-organisation Across the Class Group
10. Novel Motivational Emergence in the Class Group
Part 3: Reciprocity
11. The Landscape of Classroom Motivation
12. Conclusion and Iteration
Appendix A: Overview of English Course
Appendix B: Learning Journal Instructions
Appendix C: Outline of Sessions in Action Research Cycles
Appendix D: Change-action in Cycle 1
Appendix E: Change-action in Cycle 3
Appendix F: Change-action in Cycle 4
Appendix G: Change-action in Cycle 5
Appendix H: Outline of Final Infomercial Project
Glossary
References
Index

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