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Editorial [PDF]

open access: yes, 2020
The goal of the special issue is to provide robust examples of how we as a field can research the dynamic nature of learner individual differences (IDs). The papers in this volume provide both a sound theoretical discussion of several IDs in relationship
Gurzynski-Weiss, Laura
core   +2 more sources

A Framework for Understanding and Evaluating Localization: The Case of HelpAge International

open access: yesPublic Administration and Development, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Many transnational non‐governmental organizations (TNGOs) are reevaluating their organizational forms and norms as they pursue localization. Localization itself is a contested and multifaceted concept, however, complicating the design, implementation, and evaluation of localization efforts.
Hans Peter Schmitz, George E. Mitchell
wiley   +1 more source

Saplings of significance: Nurturing cultural value of new tree plantings through participatory opportunities

open access: yesPeople and Nature, EarlyView.
Abstract Tree‐planting initiatives are a crucial part of international sustainability and climate action efforts. Yet, many of these initiatives fail to achieve their long‐term sustainability and climate goals. The role of community value is an often‐overlooked factor in promoting the success of new tree plantings.
Claire L. Narraway   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

AI-Supported Online Language Learning: Learners’ Self-Esteem, Cognitive-Emotion Regulation, Academic Enjoyment, and Language Success

open access: yesInternational Review of Research in Open and Distributed Learning
The consideration of students’ emotional and psychological health is crucial to facilitate effective teaching and grading practices. This study set out to shed light on the interplay between self-esteem (S-E), cognitive-emotion regulation (CER ...
Ting Xiao, Sisi Yi, Shamim Akhter
doaj   +1 more source

Exploring ‘unknown worlds’: The lives and careers of non-native speaking teachers of English in Asia [PDF]

open access: yes, 2007
It is a decade since Richards remarked that “How the teacher believes, thinks, acts and reacts is central to educational endeavour, but about the EFL (English as a foreign language) language teacher we know almost nothing” (1997:243), going on to suggest
Hayes, David
core  

Mixed‐methods systematic review exploring the associations underpinning active outdoor play with connection to nature and environmental stewardship

open access: yesPeople and Nature, EarlyView.
Abstract Active outdoor play has been positioned in the literature as an opportunity to address concerns over climate (in)action and the rising trend of disconnection from the outdoors and nature. The objective of this systematic review was to examine associations between active outdoor play and people's connection to nature and/or environmental ...
Louise de Lannoy   +10 more
wiley   +1 more source

Intercultural sensitivity of English language teachers in Algeria

open access: yesCogent Education, 2022
This paper examines English as a foreign language (EFL) teachers’ intercultural sensitivity (IS) in Algeria. Specifically, it investigates IS level and demographic differences among EFL teachers.
Azzeddine Boudouaia   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Lidando com piadas na aula de ESL: uma proposta pedagógica centrada na compreensão [PDF]

open access: yes, 2019
This paper makes a pedagogical proposal to delve into jokes in the ESL classroom and sensitise learners to their complexity. It consists of five instructional phases and is based, on the one hand, on another proposal to teach the pragmatics of speech ...
Padilla Cruz, Manuel
core   +1 more source

How digitisation of herbaria reveals the botanical legacy of the First World War

open access: yesPLANTS, PEOPLE, PLANET, EarlyView.
Digitisation of herbarium collections is bringing greater understanding to bear on the complexity of narratives relating to the First World War and its aftermath – scientific and societal. Plant collecting during the First World War was more widespread than previously understood, contributed to the psychological well‐being of those involved and ...
Christopher Kreuzer, James A. Wearn
wiley   +1 more source

Effect of Perceived Teacher Support on Foreign Language Emotions in Primary School Students

open access: yesSAGE Open
This study examined the effects of perceived teacher support on foreign language emotions (enjoyment, anxiety, and boredom) of primary school students and explored whether these effects varied by gender using multigroup analysis.
Xinmiao Liu, Heqiu Chen
doaj   +1 more source

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