Autonomy
Since its introduction to the language learning field in the 1970s, the concept of autonomy (which involves students taking responsibility for their own learning) has been influential. This chapter looks at the relationship between autonomy and proficienc
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Individual Differences in Language Learning A Complex Systems Theory Perspective
Individual Differences in Language Learning
Carol Griffiths • Adem Soruç
Individual Differences in Language Learning A Complex Systems Theory Perspective
Carol Griffiths Girne American University Girne/Kyrenia, North Cyprus
Adem Soruç Department of Education University of Bath Bath, UK
ISBN 978-3-030-52899-7 ISBN 978-3-030-52900-0 (eBook) https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-52900-0 © The Editor(s) (if applicable) and The Author(s), under exclusive license to Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2020 This work is subject to copyright. All rights are solely and exclusively licensed by the Publisher, whether the whole or part of the material is concerned, specifically the rights of translation, reprinting, reuse of illustrations, recitation, broadcasting, reproduction on microfilms or in any other physical way, and transmission or information storage and retrieval, electronic adaptation, computer software, or by similar or dissimilar methodology now known or hereafter developed. The use of general descriptive names, registered names, trademarks, service marks, etc. in this publication does not imply, even in the absence of a specific statement, that such names are exempt from the relevant protective laws and regulations and therefore free for general use. The publisher, the authors and the editors are safe to assume that the advice and information in this book are believed to be true and accurate at the date of publication. Neither the publisher nor the authors or the editors give a warranty, expressed or implied, with respect to the material contained herein or for any errors or omissions that may have been made. The publisher remains neutral with regard to jurisdictional claims in published maps and institutional affiliations. Cover illustration: Moobin / shutterstock.com This Palgrave Macmillan imprint is published by the registered company Springer Nature Switzerland AG. The registered company address is: Gewerbestrasse 11, 6330 Cham, Switzerland
“Dr Grifiths dedicates this book for her family, friends and colleagues, for their support.” “Dr Soruç dedicates this book to his wife, Fatma Nur, and their son, Eymen Erdem, as well as his dad and mum, Dursun and Habibe, and his sister Rukiye.”
Preface
Aims of the Book The book aims to be.
Theoretically Sound This is important since the book is aimed primarily at postgraduate students (for whom it will be a valuable reference) and their teachers (for whom it will be a valuable source of information and material). In addition, it may be useful for undergraduate students studying as pre-service teachers (for whom it will be an important course book), their teachers (for whom it will provide invaluable teaching material) and also teacher educators (who will find the book a useful resource). Since theoretical rigour is important for these groups, especially if they are planning research, the book aims to carefully attend to the theory underlying each topic.
Evidence-based Each indivi
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