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An investigation of Iranian EFL teachers and learners’ attitudes towards using language learning strategies
An investigation of Iranian EFL teachers and learners’ attitudes towards using language learning strategies

Author(s): Ehsan Namaziandost, Ava Imani, Meisam Ziafar
Subject(s): Education, Foreign languages learning
Published by: Birlesik Dunya Yenilik Arastirma ve Yayincilik Merkezi
Keywords: Iranian EFL teachers and learners; teachers and learners’ opinions; language learning strategies (LLS);

Summary/Abstract: Language learning strategies (LLS) refer to the processes and actions that are consciously deployed by language learners tohelp them to learn or use a language more effectively. Considering the importance of LLS, insufficient studies have been carriedout on understanding both teachers and learners’ opinions towards using LLS in Iranian educational context. Therefore, in thisproject, Iranian English as a foreign language (EFL) teachers and learners’ opinions towards using LLS have been investigated.To fulfill this objective, 20 teachers and 20 learners filled out a questionnaire. After gathering the data and analyzing them, thefindings revealed that the Iranian EFL Teachers and learners’ opinions towards using LLS was significantly positive. Eventually,the researchers concluded with some suggestions for educators to adopt the flipped classroom technology to create betterlearning environments for their students and to reach better learning consequences. The results of this paper provide strongsupport learning strategies are very useful and helpful in learning English as a foreign language.

  • Issue Year: 10/2020
  • Issue No: 1
  • Page Range: 65-71
  • Page Count: 7
  • Language: English