Learning Strategies in Second Language Acquisition

by J. Michael O'Malley , Anna Uhl Chamot

• ISBN13: 9780521358378
• ISBN10: 052135837X
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 1990-02-23
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Summary

O'Malley and Chamot review the literature on learning strategies, describe and classify learning strategies in second language learning, and discuss why learning is affected in a positive manner when such strategies are used. The authors present instructional models for learning-strategy training that teachers can apply to their own classes. The material is based on current research in second language acquisition and cognitive theory.

Table of Contents

Series editors' preface

Preface

1. Introduction

2. A cognitive theory of learning

3. How cognitive theory applies to second language acquisition

4. Learning strategies: methods and research

5. Strategies used by second language learners

6. Instruction in learning strategies

7. Learning strategies: models and materials

8. Summary and conclusions

Glossary

References

Author index

Subject index.