The Strategy Factor in Successful Language Learning - 9781847699404

Through extensive review, analysis, and re-interpretation of the existing literature, Griffiths (teacher training, Fatih U., Istanbul, Turkey) assesses the current understanding of the relationships between successful language learning and strategy use and development, and identifies areas for further research. Coverage includes a conceptual perspective detailing underlying theory and terminology; quantitative research evidence addressing fundamental questions about the language learning/strategy use relationship; qualitative findings from interviews exploring strategy use from the individual student's perspective; and knowledge gained from pedagogical studies of teacher perceptions and strategy-based instruction which consider learning, situational, and target variables. For upper level undergraduate and postgraduate students, teacher educators, practicing and teacher trainees, and researchers. Distributed in the US by UTP Distribution. Annotation ©2013 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)