SLA RESEARCH ON SELF-DIRECTION: THEORETICAL AND PRACTICAL ISSUES



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Aim: to increase learner awareness of
senses of language


Functional purpose grid

Tliis is the natural end-point of learning, and these purposes, therefore, play no small
part in the shaping of learning styles in the classroom.

Example


Discuss what you've filled in in groups.


I want to use English...

Very
Important

Important

I Not Very

Important

1. in shops, offices...

2. to speak with new Australian
friends

3. to read newspapers

4. to understand the news on TV

5. to understand movies on TV

6. to study a technical subject

7. to read stories

8. to speak with immigrants of
other nationalities

9. to be able to speak by telephone

10. to explain my ideas


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і

і
I

F
I

і

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Learners can fill this grid in individually, interview other learners, or discuss and fill
it in in groups. (See
Activity Worksheets p.27)


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