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2008-07-01

Action Research on Affective Factors and Language Learning Strategies: A Pathway to Critical Reflection and Teacher and Learner Autonomy

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Action research, teacher and learner autonomy, critical reflection, affective factors, language learning strategies (LLS) (en)

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  • Yamith José Fandiño Parra Author
This paper argues the importance of action research and critical reflection in the study of affective factors and language learning strategies in foreign language teaching. The starting point is a description of what affective factors and language learning strategies are and why Colombian EFL teachers should address these issues. Critical reflection and action research are, then, presented as rigorous and systematic activities that teachers could engage in to help their students deal with the emotional difficulties of social interaction and language learning, to open their own work to inspection and, more importantly, to construct valid accounts of their educational practices. Finally, action research is proposed as a powerful means for developing teacher and learner autonomy. Key words: Action research, teacher and learner autonomy, critical reflection, affective factors, language learning strategies (LLS) En este artículo se argumenta la importancia de la investigación acción y la reflexión crítica en el estudio de los factores afectivos y las estrategias de aprendizaje en la enseñanza de idiomas extranjeros. Se parte de una descripción de qué son los factores afectivos y las estrategias de aprendizaje de lengua y por qué los profesores colombianos de lengua extrajeras deberían investigar estos temas. Luego se presentan la reflexión crítica y la investigación acción como actividades sistemáticas y rigurosas que los profesores pueden emplear para ayudar a sus estudiantes a enfrentar dificultades emocionales de la interacción social y del aprendizaje de lengua, para abrir su trabajo a inspección y, más importante aún, para construir relatos válidos sobre sus prácticas educativas. Finalmente, se propone la investigación acción como un medio poderoso para desarrollar la autonomía del profesor y del estudiante. Palabras Clave: Investigación acción, autonomía del profesor y del estudiante, reflexión crítica, factores afectivos, estrategias de aprendizaje de lengua

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APA

Fandiño Parra, Y. J. (2008). Action Research on Affective Factors and Language Learning Strategies: A Pathway to Critical Reflection and Teacher and Learner Autonomy. Profile: Issues in Teachers’ Professional Development, 10(1), 195–210. https://revistas.unal.edu.co/index.php/profile/article/view/10623

ACM

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Fandiño Parra, Y.J. 2008. Action Research on Affective Factors and Language Learning Strategies: A Pathway to Critical Reflection and Teacher and Learner Autonomy. Profile: Issues in Teachers’ Professional Development. 10, 1 (Jul. 2008), 195–210.

ACS

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Fandiño Parra, Y. J. Action Research on Affective Factors and Language Learning Strategies: A Pathway to Critical Reflection and Teacher and Learner Autonomy. Profile: Issues Teach. Prof. Dev. 2008, 10, 195-210.

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FANDIÑO PARRA, Y. J. Action Research on Affective Factors and Language Learning Strategies: A Pathway to Critical Reflection and Teacher and Learner Autonomy. Profile: Issues in Teachers’ Professional Development, [S. l.], v. 10, n. 1, p. 195–210, 2008. Disponível em: https://revistas.unal.edu.co/index.php/profile/article/view/10623. Acesso em: 29 mar. 2024.

Chicago

Fandiño Parra, Yamith José. 2008. “Action Research on Affective Factors and Language Learning Strategies: A Pathway to Critical Reflection and Teacher and Learner Autonomy”. Profile: Issues in Teachers’ Professional Development 10 (1):195-210. https://revistas.unal.edu.co/index.php/profile/article/view/10623.

Harvard

Fandiño Parra, Y. J. (2008) “Action Research on Affective Factors and Language Learning Strategies: A Pathway to Critical Reflection and Teacher and Learner Autonomy”, Profile: Issues in Teachers’ Professional Development, 10(1), pp. 195–210. Available at: https://revistas.unal.edu.co/index.php/profile/article/view/10623 (Accessed: 29 March 2024).

IEEE

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Y. J. Fandiño Parra, “Action Research on Affective Factors and Language Learning Strategies: A Pathway to Critical Reflection and Teacher and Learner Autonomy”, Profile: Issues Teach. Prof. Dev., vol. 10, no. 1, pp. 195–210, Jul. 2008.

MLA

Fandiño Parra, Y. J. “Action Research on Affective Factors and Language Learning Strategies: A Pathway to Critical Reflection and Teacher and Learner Autonomy”. Profile: Issues in Teachers’ Professional Development, vol. 10, no. 1, July 2008, pp. 195-10, https://revistas.unal.edu.co/index.php/profile/article/view/10623.

Turabian

Fandiño Parra, Yamith José. “Action Research on Affective Factors and Language Learning Strategies: A Pathway to Critical Reflection and Teacher and Learner Autonomy”. Profile: Issues in Teachers’ Professional Development 10, no. 1 (July 1, 2008): 195–210. Accessed March 29, 2024. https://revistas.unal.edu.co/index.php/profile/article/view/10623.

Vancouver

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Fandiño Parra YJ. Action Research on Affective Factors and Language Learning Strategies: A Pathway to Critical Reflection and Teacher and Learner Autonomy. Profile: Issues Teach. Prof. Dev. [Internet]. 2008 Jul. 1 [cited 2024 Mar. 29];10(1):195-210. Available from: https://revistas.unal.edu.co/index.php/profile/article/view/10623

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