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Motivation and attitude towards shadowing: learners perspectives in Japanese as a foreign language
Asian-Pacific Journal of Second and Foreign Language Education ( IF 1.5 ) Pub Date : 2017-10-02 , DOI: 10.1186/s40862-017-0039-6
Hideki Sumiyoshi , Chavalin Svetanant

Shadowing has increasingly been recognized as an effective practice for developing listening skills in second language learning. However, there is very little study focusing on learners’ psychological aspects in implementing shadowing practice. The aim of this study is to explore second language learners’ psychological factors, from the motivation framework point of view, in relation to shadowing practice in Japanese as a foreign language context. This study addresses research questions regarding: (1) perceived effectiveness of shadowing; (2) differences in perception depending on the shadowing performance skills; (3) factors that encourage continuing of shadowing; and (4) perceived positive and negative aspects of shadowing. The participants were 36 university students who were enrolled in an advanced Japanese language unit at an Australian university. They were asked to complete a written survey containing 35 questionnaire items and 3 open-ended questions at the end of the study period. The study employs mixed methods, of quantitative and qualitative approaches, to analyze the results and findings. The results indicate that the majority of participants perceive shadowing as effective for both listening and speaking skills, and agree on the usefulness of feedback. However, individual differences were found in how they favor the shadowing speed in relation to their comprehension of the content. The implication of classroom applications is also discussed.

中文翻译:

对阴影的动机和态度:学习者以日语作为外语的观点

遮蔽已被越来越多地视为提高第二语言学习听力技能的有效方法。但是,很少有研究关注学生在实施影子练习中的心理方面。这项研究的目的是从动机框架的角度探讨第二语言学习者的心理因素,这些因素与日语作为外语语境中的影子练习有关。这项研究解决了有关以下方面的研究问题:(1)阴影的感知有效性;(2)视遮蔽表演技巧而有所不同;(3)鼓励继续遮蔽的因素;(4)感知阴影的正面和负面方面。参加者是36名大学生,他们在澳大利亚大学的高级日语科就读。在研究期结束时,要求他们完成书面调查,其中包含35个问卷调查项目和3个开放性问题。该研究采用定量和定性方法的混合方法来分析结果和发现。结果表明,大多数参与者认为阴影对于听力和口语技能都是有效的,并且同意反馈的有效性。但是,在理解内容的方式上,他们在偏重阴影速度方面存在个体差异。还讨论了课堂应用的含义。在研究期结束时,要求他们完成书面调查,其中包含35个问卷调查项目和3个开放性问题。该研究采用定量和定性方法的混合方法来分析结果和发现。结果表明,大多数参与者认为阴影对于听力和口语技能都是有效的,并且同意反馈的有效性。但是,在理解内容的方式上,他们在偏重阴影速度方面存在个体差异。还讨论了课堂应用的含义。在研究期结束时,要求他们完成书面调查,其中包含35个问卷调查项目和3个开放性问题。该研究采用定量和定性方法的混合方法来分析结果和发现。结果表明,大多数参与者认为阴影对于听力和口语技能都是有效的,并且同意反馈的有效性。但是,在理解内容的方式上,他们在偏重阴影速度方面存在个体差异。还讨论了课堂应用的含义。结果表明,大多数参与者认为阴影对于听力和口语技能都是有效的,并且同意反馈的有用性。但是,在理解内容的方式上,他们在偏重阴影速度方面存在个体差异。还讨论了课堂应用的含义。结果表明,大多数参与者认为阴影对于听力和口语技能都是有效的,并且同意反馈的有效性。但是,在理解内容的方式上,他们在偏重阴影速度方面存在个体差异。还讨论了课堂应用的含义。
更新日期:2017-10-02
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