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Language motivation in a reconfigured Europe: access, identity, autonomy [PDF]

open access: yes, 2006
In this paper, I propose that we need to develop an appropriate set of conceptual tools for examining motivational issues pertaining to linguistic diversity, mobility and social integration in a rapidly changing and expanding Europe.
Benson P.   +44 more
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Applying an Ethical Lens to the Treatment of People With Multiple Sclerosis

open access: yesAnnals of Clinical and Translational Neurology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT The practice of neurology requires an understanding of clinical ethics for decision‐making. In multiple sclerosis (MS) care, there are a wide range of ethical considerations that may arise. These involve shared decision‐making around selection of a disease‐modifying therapy (DMT), risks and benefits of well‐studied medications in comparison to
Methma Udawatta, Farrah J. Mateen
wiley   +1 more source

Learner autonomy: Beliefs and practices of Filipino liberal arts and natural sciences English language learners [PDF]

open access: yesAsian Journal of English Language Studies (AJELS), 2018
Studies have presented various definitions of learner autonomy, the benefits it offers, its implications for teaching and learning (Borg & Al-Busaidi, 2012), and the beliefs and practices of students and teachers about it. However, no substantial body of
Vivien Sigrid B. Iñigo
doaj  

Pursuing Autonomy through Dialogue

open access: yesLLT Journal: A Journal on Language and Language Teaching, 2017
In the Self-Access Learning Center (SALC) at a university in Japan, language learners create and implement individual learning plans. Strategies to facilitate reflective dialogue are used by learning advisors to encourage these learners to pursue their ...
Huw Davies
doaj   +1 more source

Portfolio vs. summative assessment: impacts on EFL learners’ writing complexity, accuracy, and fluency (CAF); self-efficacy; learning anxiety; and autonomy

open access: yesLanguage Testing in Asia, 2023
Due to the benefits of e-portfolio assessment and summative assessment in Ethiopia and a dearth of research, this study attempted to contrast e-portfolio assessment and summative assessment use in developing Ethiopian EFL learners’ writing complexity ...
Basem Okleh Salameh Al-Hawamdeh   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Clustering Algorithm Reveals Dopamine‐Motor Mismatch in Cognitively Preserved Parkinson's Disease

open access: yesAnnals of Clinical and Translational Neurology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objective To explore the relationship between dopaminergic denervation and motor impairment in two de novo Parkinson's disease (PD) cohorts. Methods n = 249 PD patients from Parkinson's Progression Markers Initiative (PPMI) and n = 84 from an external clinical cohort.
Rachele Malito   +14 more
wiley   +1 more source

The contribution of teachers’ interpersonal behaviors to learners’ autonomous and controlled motivation [PDF]

open access: yesInternational Journal of Emotional Education, 2021
English as a foreign language (EFL) teachers differ in their autonomy-supportive and controlling interpersonal behavioral styles when motivating learners. Drawing upon the self-determination theory (SDT) and the model of interpersonal teacher behavior (
Shima Ahmadi-Azad   +2 more
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Using Linear Regression to Analyze Economics Content Mastery and Learner’s Autonomy Towards English Writing Competence [PDF]

open access: yes, 2019
English is used widely in education area. It is also used in higher education. Many universities put English in the curriculum. In industrial revolution 4.0., English has an important role.
Ratnaningsih, Paskalina Widiastuti
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Current Tracking Adaptive Control of Brushless DC Motors

open access: yesInternational Journal of Adaptive Control and Signal Processing, EarlyView.
In this paper, the current tracking for Brushless Direct Current motors is approached considering uncertainty in the parameters of the motor's model. An adaptive control scheme to compensate electrical parameters uncertainty is proposed without requiring any knowledge of the mechanical parameters.
Fernanda Ramos‐García   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Learners take control: audio notes for promoting learner autonomy [PDF]

open access: yes, 2013
Learners take control —audio notes for promoting learner autonomy describes why and how learners, acting autonomously, have used MP3 recorders and mobile phone voice memo technology to make audio ...
Middleton, Andrew   +2 more
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