个性化英语学习任务中学习者个体实践网络的构建

EFL learners’ construction of individual networks of practice in an Individualized English Learning course

语言学习是学习者在实践共同体中通过参与语言实践习得知识的过程,学习者在语言学习中形成以自己为中心的个体实践网络。本研究基于"个性化英语学习"课程,探讨学生在课程学习中的个体实践网络构建。研究结果表明,学生在课程任务的推动下构建了集群丰富多元、中心节点与各节点之间链接紧密的个体实践网络。个体实践网络为学生提供了情感支持和学术支持,有助于提高英语学习的成效。

Language learning is a process in which knowledge is acquired through learners’ involvement and participation in the activities of community of practice. A language learner constructs an individual network of practice(INoP) with the learner himself/herself at the center. Based on the course of Individualized English Learning, this study investigates the construction of INoPs by the students during the learning process. It is found that while completing the course tasks, the students build up INoPs with multiple clusters and strong links between the center node and other nodes. The INoPs provide the students with affective support and academic support, which are conducive to their English learning.