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Learning Contracts in Second Language Acquisition
Learning Contracts in Second Language Acquisition

Author(s): Jolita Šliogerienė
Subject(s): Foreign languages learning
Published by: Vilnius Gediminas Technical University
Keywords: learning contract; self-directed language learning; responsibility.

Summary/Abstract: The paper presents the problem of control in self-directed language learning. The necessity for the registers of learners’ progress is expressed both by teachers and students and the conclusion to frame learning process is drawn. On the basis of some widely spread methods fostering the development of self-directed language learning, that is problem-based learning, project method, case-based learning, several registers for students progress could be introduced in second language learning environment The article analyses learning contracts as one of the forms to structure the learning process and to register the progress students make.

  • Issue Year: 14/2006
  • Issue No: 2
  • Page Range: 110-115
  • Page Count: 6
  • Language: English