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Studies in Self-Access Learning
Directions in Self-Access Language Learning Symposium, Japan, 19th October
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CALL FOR PAPERS: SiSAL Journal Special Issue on Accessing and Accessorizing for Self-Access Language Learning (SALL)
Guest editor: Carol J. Everhard, Independent Researcher
(formerly) Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece
SiSAL Journal is planning to publish a special issue on accessing and accessorizing for Self-access Language Learning (SALL) for the December 2013 issue (Volume 4, Issue 4). Editors are calling for submissions in the areas of:
- Managing and organizing SALL and innovative ways of making SALL accessible to all – library corners, classroom corners, SALL boxes, SACs on wheels, SALL days in the classroom, SALL on a shoestring, etc. – at pre-school, primary, secondary and tertiary levels, or to promote lifelong learning.
- Ways and means of drawing learners into SALL mode and encouraging ownership – taster sessions, SAC orientation, classroom visits, peer-direction, creation of SALL materials by learners, etc.
- SALL accessories and accessorizing for SALL: The theory and practice of exploiting resources to promote autonomy:
1) Low-tech – contracts, profiles, diaries, journals, games, songs, blogs, etc.
2) High-tech – mobile phones, iPads, Apps., conferencing, social media, etc.
3) Human – study buddies, mentors, on-line advisors, etc.
This special issue will publish the following:
- Full research articles of around 3,500 words
- Summaries and works in progress
- Perspectives (opinions and reflections)
- Reviews of academic books, articles or website resources
Please refer to the journal website for a detailed description of submission types and format. https://sisaljournal.org/for-authors/submission-guidelines/
Final deadline for submissions: October 15th, 2013
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SiSAL Journal, 4(2). Special Issue on Supporting Self-directed Learning
Special Issue on Supporting Self-directed Learning
Volume 4, Number 2, June 2013
Edited by Jo Mynard
- Editorial: Special Issue on Supporting Self-directed Learning by Jo Mynard (70-72) [full text] [PDF]
Articles
- The Relationship Between Learners’ Self-directed Learning Readiness and their English for Specific Purposes Course Accomplishment at Distance Education in Iran by Parinaz Mohammadi and Seyed Mahdi Araghi (73-84) [full text] [PDF]
- Beyond the Classroom: The Role of Self-Guided Learning in Second-Language Listening and Speaking Practice by Marion Davis (85-95) [full text] [PDF]
- A Move Towards Autonomy: Individualized Education Plans for Effective Materials Use by Kenneth Cranker and Nicole Servais (96-124) [full text] [PDF]
- Self-access Language Learning Programme: The case of the English Language Voluntary Intensive Independent Catch-up Study by Salomi Papadima-Sophocleous (125- 140) [full text] [PDF]
Regular Column
- General Introduction to the “Case Studies in Self-Access” Column by Jo Mynard [full text]
- Re-designing a Curriculum for Self-directed Language Learning: Defining Parameters by Katherine Thornton [full text] [PDF]
Announcement
- Upcoming Special Issue: Call for Papers
Special Issue on Accessing and Accessorizing for Self-Access Language Learning (SALL). December, 2013 (Volume 4, Issue 4) edited by Carol J. Everhard, Independent Researcher (formerly) Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece
First call for submissions: August 1st, 2013
Final deadline for submissions: October 1st, 2013
Details: https://sisaljournal.org/for-authors/accessing-issue-call/
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SiSAL Journal now accepting submissions for upcoming issues
Articles, reviews, reports, summaries and work in progress welcome.
https://sisaljournal.org/for-authors/
June, 2013
Regular issue
Submission deadline: May 10th
September, 2013
Regular issue
Submission deadline: August 10th
December, 2013
Special Issue on Accessing and Accessorizing for Self-Access Language Learning (SALL)
Guest Editor: Carol J. Everhard, (formerly) Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece.
Submission deadline: October 1st.
More details
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SiSAL Journal 4(1), Special Issue on Self-Access Writing Support
Special Issue on Self-Access Writing Support
Volume 4, Number 1, March 2013
Issue edited by Rachael Ruegg
Articles
- Writing Centers: Who are they for? What are they for? by Elton LaClare and Tracy Franz (5-16) [full text] [PDF]
- The Learner as Researcher: Student Concordancing and Error Correction by Jacqueline Mull (43-55) [full text] [PDF]
Reviews and Reports
- Announcing the ESL-WOW for Self-Directed Writing Support by Thaddeus M. Niles (56-61) [full text] [PDF]
- JASAL Forum 2012: Making a Difference Through Self Access. Report on the Japan Association of Self Access Learning (JASAL) Forum held in Hamamatsu, Japan in October 2012 by Satomi Shibata (62-69) [full text] [PDF]
Announcement
Upcoming special issue: Call for papers
- Special Issue on Accessing and Accessorizing for Self-Access Language Learning (SALL). December, 2013 (Volume 4, Issue 4) edited by Carol J. Everhard
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