Language Learning Motivation in a Multilingual Chinese Context by Xuesong Gao Ha

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Drawing on quantitative and qualitative data from teachers and students in Hong Kong's secondary schools, this book examines critical questions on language learning motivation and instructional contexts. A useful resource for resesarchers in the fields of English as a Second Language (ESL) and English language teaching and learning.

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Drawing on quantitative and qualitative data from teachers and students in Hong Kong's secondary schools, this book examines critical questions in relation to language learning motivation and instructional contexts. Readers are provided with a critical overview of developments in theory and research on language learning motivation and the potential to further extend these developments.Grounded in the Douglas Fir Group conceptualization of language learning, the book explores the complex interplay of diverse factors that shape learners' motivation. It offers a unique window into the situated nature of language learning motivation in the macro, meso, and micro contexts of a Chinese heritage society. In so doing, it brings the Chinese voice into the theorization of this important language learning construct. Potential future research avenues are suggested, and implications for policy and practice are discussed.This book will be a useful resource for academics and postgraduates interested in the fields of English as a second language (ESL), English language teaching, language teaching and learning.

Author Biography

Mairin Hennebry-Leung is Lecturer in Languages and TESOL at the University of Tasmania and was previously Assistant Professor in English Language Education at the University of Hong Kong.Xuesong (Andy) Gao is Professor in Language and Literacy Education in the School of Education at the University of New South Wales, Australia, and was previously Associate Professor at the University of Hong Kong.

Table of Contents

1. Introduction 2. Conceptualizing language learning motivation 3. A transdisciplinary perspective on language learning motivation 4. All languages were created equal, and yet… 5. The SCOLAR study 6. The sociocultural context and language learning motivation 7. The instructional setting and language learning motivation 8. Teacher cognition and language learning motivation 9. Teacher practice and language learning motivation 10. Personality and language learning motivation 11. The student voice on language learning motivation 12. Future directions and implications

Long Description

Drawing on quantitative and qualitative data from teachers and students in Hong Kong's secondary schools, this book examines critical questions in relation to language learning motivation and instructional contexts. Readers are provided with a critical overview of developments in theory and research on language learning motivation and the potential to further extend these models. Grounded in the Douglas Fir Group conceptualisation of language learning, the book explores the complex interplay of diverse factors that shape learners' motivation. The volume offers a unique window into the situated nature of language learning motivation in the macro, meso and micro contexts of a Chinese heritage society. In so doing it brings the Chinese voice into the theorization of this important language learning construct. Potential future research avenues are suggested and implications for policy and practice are discussed. This book will be a useful resource for academics and postgraduates interested in the fields of English as a second language (ESL), English language teaching, language teaching and learning.

Details ISBN0367457563 Author Mairin Hennebry-Leung Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd Year 2022 ISBN-10 0367457563 ISBN-13 9780367457563 Format Hardcover Imprint Routledge Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom AU Release Date 2022-07-13 NZ Release Date 2022-07-13 Pages 198 Publication Date 2022-07-13 UK Release Date 2022-07-13 Illustrations 10 Tables, black and white; 2 Line drawings, black and white; 1 Halftones, black and white; 3 Illustrations, black and white Series Routledge Research in Language Education DEWEY 428.0071051 Audience Tertiary & Higher Education Alternative 9781032301907 We've got this

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