Individual Differences in Second Language Learning by

Talking About Motivation

mariaachaney — 2025-09-14 23:07:22 UTC

Dörnyei (2001)

•Process-oriented motivation

•Choice motivation → executive motivation → motivation retrospection

Learners Characteristics

mariaachaney — 2025-09-15 00:12:51 UTC

Studying the correlation between motivation, extroversion or intelligence with language proficiency can be difficult because you cannot directly measure these attributes.

mariaachaney — 2025-09-17 23:47:29 UTC

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mariaachaney — 2025-09-23 19:32:52 UTC

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mariaachaney — 2025-09-23 21:31:54 UTC

Intelligence and Aptitude

amberelfuentes — 2025-09-23 21:35:27 UTC

Teachers should know that there are multiple types of "intelligence." It is not a binary thing just like literacies.
Language learning aptitude is the ease and speed of learning things within a target language. Emphasis on the EASE.

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mariaachaney — 2025-09-23 21:36:58 UTC

Identity, ethnic group affiliation and beliefs

2025-09-23 21:37:09 UTC

Discoveries

" investment " instead of integrative or instrumental motivation with identity

Label of "esl" can set students up for failure because they're expected to perform at a level that they're not at yet in the classroom

seems like people can be put into a box
Learning to express yourself in an L2 could contribute to difficulties in expressing identity
affects how people are perceived

Learning Styles and Personality (pp. 83-86)

2025-09-23 21:41:36 UTC

Visual learners learn best with visual input. Kinesthetic learners need physical action to aid in their learning. Field independent learners focus on the details. Field dependent learners focus on the big picture
Extroverted learners are more assertive and adventurous. Introverted learners are more willing to introspect. Learning anxiety, and willingness to communicate are factors.