Above and beyond the syllabus: transformation in an adult, foreign  

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Johnson, Stacey Margarita ; Nelson, Barbara Mullins

Jenis: Article from Journal - ilmiah internasional
Dalam koleksi: Language Awareness (Full Text) vol. 19 no. 1 (2010), page 35–50.
Topik: awareness-raising; cultural awareness; foreign language pedagogy; transformative learning; adult learning
Fulltext: 19.1.35-50.pdf (161.27KB)

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While many students in a foreign language classroom are successful at learning the prescribed curriculum, they may never move beyond the grammar and vocabulary to experience transformative learning. On the other hand, students who do not achieve pro- ficiency may experience a perspective transformation as a result of studying a foreign language. This study examines the experiences of three adultwomenwho completed two semesters of a college level Spanish course. Data were collected through the Learning Activities Survey and interviews. Results showed participants experienced perspective transformation in three areas: 1) identified with Hispanic cultures, 2) increased awareness of diversity, and 3) became aware of ethnocentricity. Three types of classroom activities appeared to make significant contributions to perspective transformation: 1) meeting native speakers, 2) collaborative learning, and 3) viewing and analysing films.

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