ON THE ROLE OF INDIVIDUAL LEARNER DIFFERENCES IN THE TEACHING/LEARNING OF FOREIGN LANGUAGES: THE DIMENSION OF FIELD DEPENDENCE / FIELD INDEPENDENCE. Cover Image

ON THE ROLE OF INDIVIDUAL LEARNER DIFFERENCES IN THE TEACHING/LEARNING OF FOREIGN LANGUAGES: THE DIMENSION OF FIELD DEPENDENCE / FIELD INDEPENDENCE.
ON THE ROLE OF INDIVIDUAL LEARNER DIFFERENCES IN THE TEACHING/LEARNING OF FOREIGN LANGUAGES: THE DIMENSION OF FIELD DEPENDENCE / FIELD INDEPENDENCE.

Author(s): Anna Jantarska
Subject(s): Language and Literature Studies
Published by: Vilniaus Universiteto Leidykla
Keywords: cognitive style; field dependence; field independence; reading comprehension; second language acquisition; individual learner differences

Summary/Abstract: The aim of this article is to present and discuss the results of a correlational study, the subject matter of which is the relationship between the cognitive style of field dependence / field independence and reading comprehension. The paper attempts to stress the role of individual learner differences in the process of second language acquisition. The emphasis, therefore, is placed on the application of psychological issues to the educational context. The reader is presented with empirical research results as well as with an in-depth analysis of these findings, followed by implications for the EFL classroom.

  • Issue Year: 2006
  • Issue No: 09 (14)
  • Page Range: 138-151
  • Page Count: 14
  • Language: English