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Improving Language Learning Strategies and Performance of Pre-Service Language Teachers through a CALLA-TBLT Model
- Source :
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PROFILE: Issues in Teachers' Professional Development . Jul-Dec 2017 19(2):101-120. - Publication Year :
- 2017
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Abstract
- This paper reports an action-research study on language learning strategies in tertiary education at a Colombian university. The study aimed at improving the English language performance and language learning strategies use of 33 first-year pre-service language teachers by combining elements from two models: the cognitive academic language learning approach and task-based language teaching. Data were gathered through surveys, a focus group, students' and teachers' journals, language tests, and documentary analysis. Results evidenced that the students improved in speaking, writing, grammar, vocabulary and in their language learning strategies repertoire. As a conclusion, explicit strategy instruction in the proposed model resulted in a proper combination to improve learners' language learning strategies and performance.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1657-0790
- Volume :
- 19
- Issue :
- 2
- Database :
- ERIC
- Journal :
- PROFILE: Issues in Teachers' Professional Development
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- EJ1147218
- Document Type :
- Journal Articles<br />Reports - Research