Promoting Reflection on Language Learning : Lessons from a University Setting

This book brings together a wide range of studies, practical applications and reflective accounts written by academics working at a university in Japan to present a cohesive overview of their collaborative efforts to promote learner reflection within their institution. The book contributes to a shift in language education towards promoting learner responsibility and ownership of their learning through developing a deeper sense of awareness of and motivation for the learning process. It makes a convincing case for showing that not only is promoting reflection possible, but it can also be effectively integrated into language learning activities with significant benefits to the learners. The chapters are highly practical for researchers and practitioners, with the research chapters containing instruments which make them ideal for replication studies. The text includes a wealth of practical tools and activities for practitioners, who will be able to experience first-hand how to facilitate student success and increase satisfaction.

Neil Curry has been a Learning Advisor in the Self-Access Learning Center at Kanda University of International Studies, Japan since 2013. As well as being responsible for the department’s curriculum development, his primary interests include learner autonomy, self-directed learning, foreign language anxiety and reflection on learning.

Phoebe Lyon is a Principal Lecturer for Curriculum and Assessment and lecturer in the ELI at Kanda University of International Studies, Japan. Her research interests include learner autonomy, learner identity, curriculum and materials development and assessment.

Jo Mynard is a Professor, Director of the Self-Access Learning Center and Director of the Research Institute for Learner Autonomy Education at Kanda University of International Studies, Japan.