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Author:   Jo Mynard ,  Michael Burke ,  Daniel Hooper ,  Bethan Kushida
Publisher:   Multilingual Matters
Imprint:   Multilingual Matters
Dimensions:   Width: 15.60cm , Height: 1.50cm , Length: 23.40cm
Weight:   0.480kg
ISBN:  

9781788928908

ISBN 10:   1788928903
Pages:   216
Publication Date:   07 August 2020
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Part 1: Setting the Scene Chapter 1. Introduction Chapter 2. Social Learning Spaces Chapter 3. The Japanese Educational Context Chapter 4. Methodology Part 2: Case Studies Chapter 5. “If some freshman come to us, I said like, ‘please join us’.” Kokon’s Story Chapter 6. “We see like the same people like every day so I feel like yeah it's kind of like a community, Yellow Sofa community kind of thing.” Sina’s Story Chapter 7. “Is it okay if I ignore grammar and just speak?” Kaede's Story Chapter 8. “Don’t be afraid of making mistakes.” Rintaro’s Story Chapter 9. “I should be more confident in talking with people.” Sachiko’s Story Chapter 10. “Just try is I think the most important thing”. Sayaka's Story Part 3: Exploring Concepts Through the Research Chapter 11. Understanding Identity in a Social Learning Space Chapter 12. Understanding Communities of Practice in a Social Language Learning Space Chapter 13. Understanding Learner Beliefs and Other Individual Differences in a Social Learning Space Chapter 14. Lessons Learnt from the Research Methods Applied in this Project Part 4: Implications for the Field Chapter 15. Summary of the Findings  Chapter 16. Implications and Practical Interventions

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It is refreshing to see a book on language learners and their experiences that actually takes the learners' voices as the starting point. This book gives fascinating insights into the psychological realities of the language learning journey and provides us with important directions for future practice and research. * Hayo Reinders, Anaheim University, USA * This book goes beyond a collection of research papers related to self-access or self-directed learning spaces - it will be a useful guide for those interested in enhancing or transforming their learning spaces into a social learning community. It provides the reader with a complete and comprehensive presentation of social learning spaces dynamics and the diversity of phenomena that emerge within these environments. * Adelia Pena Clavel, National Autonomous University of Mexico, Mexico * A compelling example of spaces transformed into places for learning through the interaction of individuals whose complex identities shape their choices and actions. This is an invaluable resource for educators, administrators and researchers committed to creating and exploring innovative environments that support classroom practice by fostering out-of-class learning. * Garold Murray, Freelance Language Consultant, Japan *

A compelling example of spaces transformed into places for learning through the interaction of individuals whose complex identities shape their choices and actions. This is an invaluable resource for educators, administrators and researchers committed to creating and exploring innovative environments that support classroom practice by fostering out-of-class learning. * Garold Murray, Freelance Language Consultant, Japan * This book goes beyond a collection of research papers related to self-access or self-directed learning spaces – it will be a useful guide for those interested in enhancing or transforming their learning spaces into a social learning community. It provides the reader with a complete and comprehensive presentation of social learning spaces dynamics and the diversity of phenomena that emerge within these environments. * Adelia Peña Clavel, National Autonomous University of Mexico, Mexico * It is refreshing to see a book on language learners and their experiences that actually takes the learners’ voices as the starting point. This book gives fascinating insights into the psychological realities of the language learning journey and provides us with important directions for future practice and research. * Hayo Reinders, Anaheim University, USA *

It is refreshing to see a book on language learners and their experiences that actually takes the learners' voices as the starting point. This book gives fascinating insights into the psychological realities of the language learning journey and provides us with important directions for future practice and research. * Hayo Reinders, Anaheim University, USA *

Author Information

The authors are all researchers working at Kanda University of International Studies, Japan. The research team is led by Jo Mynard, Professor and Director of the Self Access Learning Center. The co-authors, Michael Burke, Daniel Hooper, Bethan Kushida, Phoebe Lyon, Ross Sampson and Phillip Taw, are all lecturers within the English Language Institute at the university.

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