情感因素在外语学习中的教育效能——皮格马利翁效应的启示

Instructional Functions of Affective Factors in Foreign Languages Learning from the Perspective of Pygmalion Effect

皮格马利翁效应是教育心理学的一个概念,表明教师关注学习者情感因素的有效性。以学生为中心的教学模式对教师提出了更高的要求,教师不仅要注重语言学习中的认知因素,更要注重情感因素。影响外语学习的主要情感因素是动机和态度。从学习动机和态度两个方面讨论情感因素对外语学习的影响,及皮格马利翁效应对外语教师的启示。

Pygmalion effect is a concept in psychology.It shows that if teachers put more concern on learners＇affective factors,learners can make progress in English learning.The ＂student-centered＂ teaching model gives more tasks to teachers.Teachers attach too much importance to not only cognitive side of language learning but also affective factors.Motivation and attitude are two main factors.From these two aspects,the author discusses the functions of affective factors in foreign languages learning and shows what teachers can learn from Pygmalion effect.