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Positive Psychology in SLA
Peterd. Macintyre
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Description for Positive Psychology in SLA
Paperback. This book explores theories in positive psychology and their implications for language teaching, learning and communication. Chapters examine the characteristics of individuals, contexts and relationships that facilitate learning and present several new teaching ideas to develop and support them. Editor(s): MacIntyre, Peter D.; Gregersen, Tammy; Mercer, Sarah. Series: Second Language Acquisition. Num Pages: 400 pages. BIC Classification: CFDC; JMA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 236 x 245 x 30. Weight in Grams: 614.
Positive psychology is the scientific study of how human beings prosper and thrive. This is the first book in SLA dedicated to theories in positive psychology and their implications for language teaching, learning and communication. Chapters examine the characteristics of individuals, contexts and relationships that facilitate learning: positive emotional states such as love, enjoyment and flow, and character traits such as empathy, hardiness and perseverance. The contributors present several innovative teaching ideas to bring out these characteristics among learners. The collection thus blends new teaching techniques with cutting-edge theory and empirical research undertaken using qualitative, quantitative and mixed-methods approaches. It will be of interest to SLA researchers, graduate students, trainee and experienced teachers who wish to learn more about language learning psychology, individual differences, learner characteristics and new classroom practices.
Product Details
Publisher
Channel View Publications Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Series
Second Language Acquisition
Condition
New
Weight
614g
Number of Pages
400
Place of Publication
Bristol, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781783095346
SKU
V9781783095346
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About Peterd. Macintyre
Peter D. MacIntyre is Professor of Psychology at Cape Breton University, Canada. His research examines emotion, motivation and cognition across a variety of types of behavior, including interpersonal communication, public speaking and learning. Tammy Gregersen is Professor of TESOL at the University of Northern Iowa, USA. She studies emotion and affect as it relates to second language learning, methodology and nonverbal communication. Sarah Mercer is Professor of Foreign Language Teaching at the University of Graz, Austria. Her research interests include all aspects of the psychology surrounding the foreign language learning experience, focusing in particular on self.
Reviews for Positive Psychology in SLA
MacIntyre et al.'s edited volume is a thorough work on the application of positive psychological principles on applied linguistics and language learning endeavours. The theories reviewed, the data analysed and the practices presented, will certainly appeal to scholars, curriculum developers, language teaching practitioners, teachers' educators and pre-service language teachers. The volume is accessible and reads quite easily.
Jose Ignacio Aguilar Rio, Sorbonne Nouvelle-Paris 3 University, France
LINGUIST List: Vol-28-382, 2017
The book defends itself as a worthy source of knowledge on the theory, research and practice of positive psychology in specific areas of foreign language teaching and learning. I fully endorse and recommend the volume for its expertise and scholarly discipline on the one hand and for the excitement and creativity it encourages on the other.
Danuta Gabrys-Barker University of Silesia, Poland
SSLLT 6 (3). 2016. 541-546
Second language learning is a new area for Positive Psychology and these authors have found that it is a surprising and remarkable aide.
Martin Seligman, Director of the Penn Positive Psychology Center, University of Pennsylvania, USA and author of Flourish: A New Understanding of Happiness and Well-Being - and How To Achieve Them
This book is about the dynamics of happiness in language learning, the ripples that interact with other ripples, not necessarily in unison, but providing a goal and resources for processes of development. The contributions aim to show the positive sides of language teaching and learning without ignoring or denying the negative ones. They strive to reach a balance that allows for human agency to frame existences and hopes. The authors aim to move beyond the `Don't worry, be happy' level by using carefully defined concepts and rigorous methodology.
Kees de Bot, University of Groningen, Netherlands
This volume offers a refreshing perspective on the process of learning and teaching new languages, highlighting the diverse ways in which learners and teachers draw on the many positive aspects of the human condition in their development as users of a non-native language. Without understating the difficulties that trouble language learning, this book provides a well-grounded basis for future studies using theoretical perspectives from positive psychology, and inspires teaching practices that recognize the human potential to thrive and grow.
Kimberley A. Noels, University of Alberta, Canada
With a decidedly positive outlook on applied linguistics stemming from positive psychology, this volume piques the interest of teachers and researchers alike by shedding light on language learning and empowerment, happiness, resilience, melody, stress reduction and enjoyment as well as success. No wonder that this book is a joy to read!
Kata Csizer, Eoetvoes Lorand University, Hungary
Jose Ignacio Aguilar Rio, Sorbonne Nouvelle-Paris 3 University, France
LINGUIST List: Vol-28-382, 2017
The book defends itself as a worthy source of knowledge on the theory, research and practice of positive psychology in specific areas of foreign language teaching and learning. I fully endorse and recommend the volume for its expertise and scholarly discipline on the one hand and for the excitement and creativity it encourages on the other.
Danuta Gabrys-Barker University of Silesia, Poland
SSLLT 6 (3). 2016. 541-546
Second language learning is a new area for Positive Psychology and these authors have found that it is a surprising and remarkable aide.
Martin Seligman, Director of the Penn Positive Psychology Center, University of Pennsylvania, USA and author of Flourish: A New Understanding of Happiness and Well-Being - and How To Achieve Them
This book is about the dynamics of happiness in language learning, the ripples that interact with other ripples, not necessarily in unison, but providing a goal and resources for processes of development. The contributions aim to show the positive sides of language teaching and learning without ignoring or denying the negative ones. They strive to reach a balance that allows for human agency to frame existences and hopes. The authors aim to move beyond the `Don't worry, be happy' level by using carefully defined concepts and rigorous methodology.
Kees de Bot, University of Groningen, Netherlands
This volume offers a refreshing perspective on the process of learning and teaching new languages, highlighting the diverse ways in which learners and teachers draw on the many positive aspects of the human condition in their development as users of a non-native language. Without understating the difficulties that trouble language learning, this book provides a well-grounded basis for future studies using theoretical perspectives from positive psychology, and inspires teaching practices that recognize the human potential to thrive and grow.
Kimberley A. Noels, University of Alberta, Canada
With a decidedly positive outlook on applied linguistics stemming from positive psychology, this volume piques the interest of teachers and researchers alike by shedding light on language learning and empowerment, happiness, resilience, melody, stress reduction and enjoyment as well as success. No wonder that this book is a joy to read!
Kata Csizer, Eoetvoes Lorand University, Hungary