Possible selves, vision, and dynamic systems theory in second language learning and teaching
The key purpose of this thesis was to study how vision and possible selves motivate second language (L2) learners in their learning, and the way non-linear and dynamic patterns are exhibited in motivated L2 behaviours. The thesis consists of four studies that investigated the motivation of different target populations (secondary and university learners, and Christian Language Professionals) by using a variety of research methodologies, including retrodictive qualitative modelling (RQM), mixed methods approach, qualitative in-depth interviews and intervention. In Studies I and IV, the motivational trajectories of secondary school students and Christian Language Professionals were explored through the lens of dynamic systems theory (DST). In Study I, using retrodictive qualitative modelling (RQM), in which the conventional research data collection methodology was reversed, the results showed that seven learner archetypes exist in the teachersâ minds, and different unique motivational trajectories known as signature dynamics (with different combinations of attractor states) are present in the learnersâ systems. The strength and weaknesses in applying the RQM model were identified. Study IV explored the developments
Chan, Hing Yee Letty
P Philology. Linguistics
Possible selves, vision, and dynamic systems theory in second language learning and teaching. The key purpose of this thesis was to study how vision and possible selves motivate second language (L2) learners in their learning, and the way non-linear and dynamic patterns are exhibited in motivated L2 behaviours. The thesis consists of four studies that investigated the motivation of different target populations (secondary and university learners, and Christian Language Professionals) by using a variety of research methodologies, including retrodictive qualitative modelling (RQM), mixed methods approach, qualitative in-depth interviews and intervention. In Studies I and IV, the motivational trajectories of secondary school students and Christian Language Professionals were explored through the lens of dynamic systems theory (DST). In Study I, using retrodictive qualitative modelling (RQM), in which the conventional research data collection methodology was reversed, the results showed that seven learner archetypes exist in the teachersâ minds, and different unique motivational trajectories known as signature dynamics (with different combinations of attractor states) are present in the learnersâ systems. The strength and weaknesses in applying the RQM model were identified. Study IV explored the developments
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