Category Archives: Bilingualism and Multilingualism

“Learner autonomy and learner training” (2003). T. Hedge

Hedge, T., (2003)  “Learner autonomy and learner training”. (Chapter from a book) During the last decade the concern for modeling an autonomous language learner has increased in SLA research and in educational thinking. Hedge states that the two key terms that … Continue reading

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“An introduction to Metacognitive Knowledge and Beliefs in Language Learning: beyond the basics” (1999). A. Wenden

Wenden, A. (1999)  “An introduction to Metacognitive Knowledge and Beliefs in Language Learning: beyond the basics”. (Journal article) This article is the introduction to the issue 27 of the journal Systems, devoted to metacognitive knowledge and learning beliefs. Thus, it … Continue reading

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“Self-assessment of language learning in formal settings” (1997). M. Harris

Harris, M., (1997) “Self-assessment of language learning in formal settings.” (Journal article) This paper focuses on one learning strategy associated to autonomous learning: self-assessment. Harris argues that this strategy needs to be incorporated systematically into formal educational settings at secondary and … Continue reading

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