Universidad de Los Andes Departamento de Lenguajes y Estudios Socioculturales English Leng-1104

WORKSHOP: FOCUS ON THE LEARNER: LEARNING STYLES AND STRATEGIES

1. What are the differences between learning styles and strategies? 2. What are the findings from recent theory and research into learning style and strategy preferences by second language learners? 3. How do students benefit from a course that takes into account strategy training? 4. What are some techniques for teaching learning strategies and developing skills in learning how to learn? 5. How can learners be encouraged to activate their language outside the classroom? 6. In your own words explain Willings study regarding learning styles among adult learners of English as a second language. Include (a) purpose, (b) sample, (c) variables (d) findings (e) conclusions. 7. Give a concrete example in English or in Spanish to illustrate the three stages in Ellis learning strategy: (a) hypothesis formation (b) testing- trying rules (c) automatisation. 8. Of the techniques and skills mentioned in the reading, which ones do you use? Why? 9. What can I do to encourage you to use English outside the classroom? 10. Based on section 9.3, which are the most important characteristics of a good language learner?