SiSAL Journal Issue 7(2)

Volume 7, Number 2, June 2016

Special Issue on Virtual and Other Learning Spaces

Edited by Curtis Edlin and Jo Mynard

Articles

Virtual and Other Learning Spaces: Introduction to the Special Issue by Jo Mynard and Curtis Edlin (110-114) [full text] [PDF]

Informed Eclecticism in the Design of Self-Access Language Learning Environments by Curtis Edlin (115-135) [full text][PDF]

Design and Management of a Self-Access Language Learning Space Integrated into a Taught Course by Sahar Alzahrani and Vicky Wright (136-151) [full text][PDF]

Exaptating Students’ Social Networks as Affinity Spaces for Teaching and Learning by Tim Murphey, Yoshifumi Fukada, and Joseph Falout (152-167) [full text][PDF]

How do Learners Make Use of a Space for Self-Directed Learning? Translating the Past, Understanding the Present, and Strategizing for the Future by Yoshio Nakai (168-181) [full text][PDF]

Discussion Article

Edited by Hisako Yamashita

Best Practice Ideas for Learner Advising in New Zealand by Moira Hobbs and Kerstin Dofs (182-192) [full text][PDF]

Language Learning Spaces Part 5: Developing Learner Autonomy Through Integrating the Physical Learning Space with Curriculum

Edited by Katherine Thornton

Introduction: Learning Spaces and Curricula: Models for Enhancing LLS Usage and Learner Autonomy Development Through Integration by Katherine Thornton (193-196) [full text][PDF]

Raising Awareness: Learning Advising as an In-Class Activity by Kayoko Horai and Elaine Wright (197-209) [full text][PDF]

Developing “SotonSmartSkills”: A Reflection on Scaffolded Independent Learning Programmes by Vanessa Mar-Molinero and Christian Lewis (209-219) [full text][PDF]

Integrating Self-Access Center Components into Core English Classes by Ann Mayeda, Dirk MacKenzie, and Brian Nuspliger (220-233) [full text][PDF]

Announcement

Upcoming Event: Empowering Students in Self-Access Learning Conference (ESSALC)

Student event to be held at Kanda University of International Studies, Japan on October 15, 2016 (details to follow). Conveners: Kie Yamamoto, Neil Curry and Rob Stevenson. Details on the event Facebook page.

Cover art by Curtis Edlin