Practice and Automatization in Second Language Research: Perspectives from Skill Acquisition Theory and Cognitive Psychology

Practice is a recurring and popular theme in language education, and this volume discusses the optimal types, amounts, and schedules of practice for specific language structures and skills, as well as for various types of learners and learning contexts. It also presents original methodological syntheses of extant research and guides for conducting empirical research.

Format: Hardback
Length: 286 pages
Publication date: 28 August 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Language education has consistently emphasized the importance of practice, a recurring and widely embraced theme. However, in recent years, the concepts of practice and automatization have garnered renewed theoretical and practical interest, drawing attention from the realms of skill acquisition theory and cognitive psychology. This volume, assembled by esteemed scholars, delves into the exploration of optimal types, quantities, and schedules of practice for specific language structures and skills, as well as for diverse types of learners and learning contexts. It sheds light on how practice is enacted in various institutionalized settings, such as foreign language curriculum development, intelligent computer-assisted language learning systems, task-based language teaching, and study abroad. Furthermore, original methodological syntheses of existing research on practice and automatization are presented, accompanied by practical guides for conducting empirical investigations into these topics.
Practice and Automatization in Second Language Research: Perspectives from Skill Acquisition Theory and Cognitive Psychology serves as a valuable resource and reference for graduate students and researchers in the fields of SLA (Second Language Acquisition) and applied linguistics. It offers a comprehensive examination of the latest developments in the study of practice and automatization, providing insights into the theoretical foundations, empirical findings, and practical applications of these concepts. By presenting a diverse range of perspectives and methodologies, this book contributes to the advancement of our understanding of language learning and teaching, ultimately fostering effective language acquisition and proficiency.

Weight: 710g
Dimension: 229 x 152 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032539904