Katie Butler

Katie's blog posts

Lesson 2: Motivation, from UT-Austin

From The Language Learner Sources cited by this 4-part lesson (I. Motivation predicts success; II.  Instrumental Motivation; III.  Integrative Motivation; IV. Maintaining Motivation): Dornyei, Z. (2005). The psychology of the language learner. Mahwah, NJ: Lawrence Erlbaum Associates. Gardner, R. C., & Lambert, W. E. (1972). Attitudes and motivation in second language learning. Rowley, MA: Newbury House. Gardner, Tremblay, and…

Posted by on January 1, 2013 in SLA, Motivation, and Service-Learning, ,

from communication to community

I’m trying to think more concretely about what interests me in the relationship between language learning and community building — and I think it rests (to view through an SLA lens) in the area of STUDENT MOTIVATION. or instance, if university-level language learners were to tutor elementary-aged students in the L2, would the older learners…

Posted by on December 31, 2012 in SLA, Motivation, and Service-Learning, , ,

Introduction to service-learning toolkit : readings and resources for faculty.

This might prove to be a helpful resource, both with teaching and in my research. Introduction to service-learning toolkit : readings and resources for faculty. (Book, 2000) [WorldCat.org]. Description This new revised edition of our bestselling book brings together the best, most up-to-date writing and resources on service-learning, from learning theory and pedagogy to practical…

Posted by on December 30, 2012 in SLA, Motivation, and Service-Learning, , , ,

Community Engagement Expert to Visit CFT

  I wish I could’ve heard Holland speak.  I try to encourage my students to connect what they’re learning to their own role within the community. Community Engagement Expert to Visit CFT November 12th | Center for Teaching | Vanderbilt University.

Posted by on December 30, 2012 in SLA, Motivation, and Service-Learning, , ,

Newer Entries »