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SiSAL Journal Issue 7(2)

Posted on July 21, 2016 | Leave a comment

miniVolume 7, Number 2, June 2016

Special Issue on Virtual and Other Learning Spaces

Edited by Curtis Edlin and Jo Mynard

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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

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Second call for papers. Special Issue on Self-Access and Young Learners.

Posted on July 31, 2015 | Leave a comment

Second call for papers. Special Issue on Self-Access and Young Learners. December, 2015 (Volume 6, Issue 4) edited by Annamaria Pinter, Robert J. Werner and Jo Mynard. DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS: August 10th, 2015. Read more: https://sisaljournal.org/for-authors/call-younglearners/

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SiSAL Journal Volume 5(4). Special Issue on Self-Regulation in Foreign Language Learning

Posted on January 11, 2015 | Leave a comment

Special issue on Self-Regulation in Foreign Language Learning

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Volume 5, Number 4, December 2014

Edited by Paul Collett and Kristen Sullivan

  • Editorial by Paul Collett and Kristen Sullivan [full text] [PDF]

Featured Articles

  • The Social Dimensions of Learner Autonomy and Self-Regulated Learning by Garold Murray [full text] [PDF]
  • Self-Regulation: Why is it Important for Promoting Learner Autonomy in the School Context? by Yoshiyuki Nakata [full text] [PDF]

Research Articles

  • Examining the Relationships between Self-Efficacy, Effort Regulation Strategy Use, and English Vocabulary Skills by Sakae Onoda [full text] [PDF]
  • Self-Regulation within Language Learners’ Dialogues by Ma. De Lourdes Rico-Cruz and Magdalena Ávila Pardo [full text] [PDF]

Descriptions of Practice / Works in Progress

  • Redesigning an Independent Learning Course Component: Recognizing the Role of Instructor as Guide by Caroline Hutchinson [full text] [PDF]
  • Developing Autonomous Self-Regulated Readers in an Extensive Reading Program by J. Lake and Trevor Holster [full text] [PDF]
  • Bringing Learner Self-Regulation Practices Forward by Fergus O’Dwyer and Judith Runnels [full text] [PDF]
  • Formative Assessment in University English Conversation Classes by Carla Wilson [full text] [PDF]

Perspectives

  • Researching Self-Regulated Learning and Foreign Language Learning by Paul Collett [full text] [PDF]
  • Reconsidering the Assessment of Self-Regulated Learning in Foreign Language Courses by Kristen Sullivan [full text] [PDF]

Conference Review

  • Understanding Self-Regulated Learning: Thoughts from Attending the Self-Regulated Learning Symposium in Shimonoseki by Katherine Thornton [full text] [PDF]

Regular Column

  • Introduction by column editor, Katherine Thornton [full text] [PDF]
  • Researching the New Room 101: “A Safe Haven” for Me to Learn by Michael Allhouse [full text] [PDF]

Announcements 

  • SiSAL Self-Access Stories Project: Call for Papers

SiSAL Journal is planning to publish an ongoing column entitled Language Learning Spaces: Self-Access in Action, over several issues, from June 2015 (Volume 6, Issue 2) More details here: https://sisaljournal.org/for-authors/learning_spaces/

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SiSAL Self-Access Stories project: Call for Papers

Posted on December 19, 2014 | Leave a comment

SiSAL Journal is planning to publish an ongoing column on practical experiences of establishing and running self-access centres and out-of-class learning spaces, entitled Language Learning Spaces: Self-Access in Action, over several issues, from  June 2015 (Volume 6, Issue 2).

Editor: Katherine Thornton

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Final call: Special issue on ‘Dialogue and advising in self-access learning’

Posted on November 30, 2014 | Leave a comment

SiSAL Journal is planning to publish a special issue on dialogue and advising in self-access learning in March 2015 (Volume 6, Issue 1).

Editors: Hisako Yamashita and Jo Mynard

Information for potential contributors

In recent years the field of advising in language learning has received increasing attention as educators recognise that the best way to prepare our learners with the tools they need to be able to learn languages throughout their lives is to equip them with autonomous learning skills. Fostering learner autonomy can be approached within the classroom, but it is beneficial if learners can also get support in taking responsibility for their learning outside the classroom.  Self-access centres are typically places where learners can find resources in order to develop the language skills that they need, but knowing where to start when taking responsibility for their learning can be challenging. Institutions investing in self-access extend such investments to providing specialist learning advisors to support learners as they direct their own learning outside of class. In order to ensure that learners are being provided with appropriate support, it is important that we research our practices and learn more about how to best support our learners.

SiSAL Journal is planning to publish a special issue on dialogue and advising in self-access learning in March 2015 (Volume 6, Issue 1). The editors invite submissions from colleagues who are involved in some way in advising language learners. The papers can be research papers, theoretical papers, and/or practical papers. Themes may include (but are not restricted to):

  1. Advising practices
  2. Advising roles
  3. Training learning advisors
  4. Dealing with emotions in advising
  5. Tools for supporting learners and advisors
  6. Promoting autonomy through advising
  7. Strategies used by learning advisors
  8. Advisor-Learner relationship
  9. Advising and institutional issues
  10. Dialogues and advising occurring at writing centres and language practice centres
  11. Peer advising dialogues

This special issue will publish the following:

  1. Full research articles of around 3,500 words
  2. Summaries and works in progress
  3. Descriptions of practice and practical applications of research on advising
  4. Perspectives (opinions and reflections)
  5. Reviews of events, academic books, articles or website resources

Submissions will follow the usual blind peer review process. Please refer to the following page for a detailed description of submission types and format:

https://sisaljournal.org/for-authors/submission-guidelines/

Deadline for submissions: December 10th, 2014

Articles can be submitted via the usual channels outlined on the SiSAL Journal website: https://sisaljournal.org/

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