Unveiling the Linguistic Landscape: The Gendered Impacts on Language Learning Strategies for Introverted Learners
| Title: | Unveiling the Linguistic Landscape: The Gendered Impacts on Language Learning Strategies for Introverted Learners |
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| Authors: | Thanh Thao Le (ORCID |
| Source: | International Journal of Educational Methodology. 2023 9(4):711-723. |
| Availability: | Eurasian Society of Educational Research. 7321 Parkway Drive South, Hanover, MD 21076. e-mail: publisher@ijem.com; Web site: https://www.ijem.com/ |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 13 |
| Publication Date: | 2023 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Research |
| Education Level: | Higher Education Postsecondary Education |
| Descriptors: | Second Language Learning, Second Language Instruction, Learning Strategies, Gender Differences, Extraversion Introversion, English (Second Language), Preferences, Student Attitudes, Majors (Students), Undergraduate Students, Vietnamese People, Foreign Countries |
| Geographic Terms: | Vietnam |
| ISSN: | 2469-9632 |
| Abstract: | This study explores the impact of gender on the preferred English language learning strategies of self-perceived introverted students in Vietnam, given the burgeoning role of English as an international lingua franca. A mixed-methods approach, involving survey questionnaires and follow-up interviews, was utilized to gather both quantitative and qualitative data from a cohort of 68 English major undergraduates, 29 of whom self-identified as introverted via the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI). The investigation provides a comprehensive understanding of the preferred language learning strategies among introverted learners, and specifically examines how gender influences these strategic choices. The results reveal that gender does not present significant differences in the preferred English language learning strategies of self-perceived introverted individuals. Regardless of gender, introverted language learners demonstrate a tendency towards compensation learning strategies, with specific strategies such as deductive reasoning, organizing physical environs, and error rectification receiving almost identical responses from both male and female participants. These findings suggest that the role of personality traits, such as introversion, should be considered in tailoring pedagogical approaches to meet individual learning preferences and needs. Further research is needed to explore this area in greater depth and to examine its broader implications for English language teaching pedagogy. |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Entry Date: | 2024 |
| Accession Number: | EJ1409229 |
| Database: | ERIC |
| ISSN: | 2469-9632 |
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| Published in: | International Journal of Educational Methodology |