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 Katie Butler on December 31, 2012 in SLA, Motivation, and Service-Learning, brainstorming dissertation, community engagement, student motivation

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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 Katie Butler on December 30, 2012 in SLA, Motivation, and Service-Learning, brainstorming dissertation, community engagement, reading list, teaching

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