Language Learning Journal
Scope & Guideline
Elevating research standards in linguistics and education.
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Language Acquisition Processes:
Research exploring how learners acquire second languages, including cognitive, emotional, and social factors that influence language learning outcomes. - Language Pedagogy and Teaching Practices:
Studies examining innovative teaching methodologies, assessment techniques, and curriculum development aimed at enhancing language education in various contexts. - Multilingualism and Identity:
Investigations into how multilingual identities are formed, negotiated, and maintained within educational settings, focusing on the implications for teaching and learning. - Technology in Language Learning:
Exploration of the role of digital tools and online learning environments in facilitating language acquisition, including the impact of educational technologies on learner engagement. - Cultural and Contextual Influences:
Research on how cultural backgrounds and contextual factors shape language learning experiences and outcomes, emphasizing the importance of context in language education.
Trending and Emerging
- Emotional and Psychological Aspects of Learning:
Increasing research on the emotional experiences of learners, including anxiety, motivation, and identity, highlights the importance of addressing psychological factors in language education. - Digital and Online Learning Environments:
The rise of online learning due to the COVID-19 pandemic has led to a significant focus on digital tools and their effectiveness in language learning, marking a shift towards more technology-driven pedagogies. - Intercultural Communication and Exchange:
Studies exploring intercultural competence and the role of virtual exchanges in language learning are gaining prominence, reflecting the globalized nature of language education today. - Task-Based Language Teaching (TBLT):
There is growing interest in task-based approaches to language teaching, with research investigating how collaborative and communicative tasks can enhance language skills and learner engagement. - Multilingual Education and Policy:
Research on multilingual education policies and practices is emerging, particularly concerning how educational systems can support multilingual learners and their identities.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Grammar Instruction:
There has been a noticeable decrease in studies solely focused on traditional grammar instruction methods, as the field increasingly values communicative and context-based approaches to language teaching. - Language Learning Strategies:
Research specifically targeting individual language learning strategies appears to be waning, possibly due to a broader focus on holistic educational practices rather than isolated strategies. - Standardized Testing and Assessment:
The emphasis on standardized assessment methods in language learning seems to have diminished, as more studies are exploring formative assessment and alternative evaluation methods that align with communicative language teaching.
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