Lost in Transition? Perspectives on the Transition to University Language Learning

Autor/inn/en	Stott, Carolyn; Fielding, Ruth
Titel	Lost in Transition? Perspectives on the Transition to University Language Learning
Quelle	In: Babel, 49 (2014) 3, S.14-25 (12 Seiten) PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	0005-3503
Schlagwörter	College Freshmen; College Readiness; College Preparation; Transitional Programs; Student Experience; Second Language Learning; Online Surveys; College Second Language Programs; French; Teaching Methods; Learning Strategies; Student Educational Objectives; Communication Skills; Educational Environment; Student Attitudes; Foreign Countries; Likert Scales; Australia + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Studienanfänger; Studienerfahrung; Zweitsprachenerwerb; Französisch; Teaching method; Lehrmethode; Unterrichtsmethode; Learning methode; Learning techniques; Lernmethode; Lernstrategie; Kommunikationsstil; Lernumgebung; Pädagogische Umwelt; Schulumwelt; Schülerverhalten; Ausland; Likert-Skala; Australien
Abstract	There is sometimes an assumption among language educators that students find the transition from school to university language learning a challenging process (see for example Busse & Walter, 2011; Chambers, 2014; Macaro & Wingate, 2004). In this research we set out to explore this assumption through a small-scale study of first-year language learners in one tertiary setting. The findings indicate that for many students the transition is smoother than anticipated and contrary to the assertions in some prior literature in this area. The differences between the secondary and tertiary sectors are undoubtedly significant. By acknowledging these differences, focussing on strategies to facilitate students' transition and suggesting ways to improve communication between secondary and tertiary sectors, this research highlights ways to facilitate successful language learning transition from the secondary to the tertiary sector. (As Provided).
Anmerkungen	Australian Federation of Modern Language Teachers Associations. Faculty of Education and Social Work, University of Sydney, NSW 2006, Australia. Tel: +61-29351-2022; e-mail: president@afmlta.asn.au; e-mail: editor@afmlta.asn.au; Web site: http://www.afmlta.asn.au
Erfasst von	ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC
Update	2020/1/01