Indirect Language Learning Strategies

Learning Strategies: Useful tools to make Foreign Language Learning and Teaching easier indirect LEARNING strategies RAFAEL G. CONCHA. C. UNIVERSIDAD POPULAR DEL CESAR FACULTAD DE EDUCACIÓN PROGRAMA LENGUA CASTELLANA- INGLÉS VALLEDUPAR- CESAR 2011 :

Learning Strategies: Useful tools to make Foreign Language Learning and Teaching easier indirect LEARNING strategies RAFAEL G. CONCHA. C. UNIVERSIDAD POPULAR DEL CESAR FACULTAD DE EDUCACIÓN PROGRAMA LENGUA CASTELLANA- INGLÉS VALLEDUPAR- CESAR 2011

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I. METACOGNITIVE STRATEGIES INDIRECT STRATEGIES SUPPORT/MANAGE LANGUAGE LEARNING II. AFFECTIVE STRATEGIES III. SOCIAL STRATEGIES C entering your learning. A rranging and P lanning your learning. Ev a luating your learning. L owering your anxiety. E ncouraging yourself. T aking your emotional temperature A sking questions. C ooperating with others. E mpathizing with others.

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1. Paying attention (A*): Directed attention (conc.) generally/globally Pay attention task Avoid irrelevant distractors b. Selective attention: Deciding in advance Notice particular details chart/table Particular elements of the speech Pronunciation/style/ grammar/vocabulary METACOGNITIVE STRATEGIES A. CENTERING YOUR LEARNING.

B. ARRANGING AND PLANNING YOUR LEARNING PROCESS (1):

2. Organizing : Schedule/environment/ language learning notebook>optimal learning Finding out about language learning : Information Books/ websites/ effective strategies B. ARRANGING AND PLANNING YOUR LEARNING PROCESS (1) 3. Setting goals and objectives : long/short-term goal

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B. ARRANGING AND PLANNING YOUR LEARNING (2) Planning for a language task General nature Specific requirements Resources available (learner) Needs further aids Seeking practice opportunities learners Create opportunities New language

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1. Self- Monitoring : Identifying errors Understanding/producing New language 2. Self-Evaluating General language progress/ Checking: faster reader/more understanding

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A. LOWERING YOUR ANXIETY B. ENCOURAGING YOURSELF C. TAKING YOUR EMOTIONAL TEMPERATURE 1. Using progressive relaxation, deep breathing or meditation 1. Making positive statements 1. Listening to your body 2. Using music 2.Taking risk wisely 2. Using a checklist 3. Using laughter 3. Rewarding yourself 3. Writing a language learning diary 4. Discussing your feelings with someone else II. AFFECTIVE STRATEGIES

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A..LOWERING YOUR ANXIETY Using progressive relaxation, deep breathing , or meditation. Using music Listening to soothing music 3. Using laughter Funny movie, reading a humorous book, listening to jokes, and so on

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B. Encouraging yourself 1.Making positive statements 2. Taking risks wisely 3. Rewarding

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C . Taking your emotional temperature Listening to your body 2. Using a checklist Periodically 3 . Writing a language learning diary Tracking feelings, attitudes, and perceptions about learning process Effective and ineffective strategies 4. Discussing your feelings with someone else. Discover students’ needs Feelings Attitudes Confidence

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A. Asking questions B. Cooperating with others C. Empathizing with others 1. Asking for clarification 1. Cooperating with peers 1. Developing cultural Understanding 2. Asking for correction 2. Cooperating with Proficient users of the new language 2. Becoming aware of others’ thoughts and feelings III. Social strategies

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1. Asking questions for clarification or verification. Repeat, paraphrase, explain, slown down, or give more examples to get feedback 2. Asking for correction: conversation /Writing

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B . Cooperating with others: Interacting –one or more people- improve language skills Cooperating with peers: Regular learning partner/ temporary pair/ small group 2 . Cooperating with Proficient users of the New Language: a native speaker/ other proficient users of the new language.

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C. E mpathizing with others 1. Developing cultural understanding 2. Becoming aware of other’s thoughts and feelings Background knowledge/new culture/new language Cultural understanding Native culture Target culture Culturally appropriate Cultural discussion Classroom activities thoughts/feelings Learners/aware of Particular People New language Observing Behaviors of others Face-to-face communication

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