Given the dynamic traits of willingness to communicate or WTC and focusing on L2 learners' individual elements from the ecological perspective, this article involves an analysis of the variables impacting students...Given the dynamic traits of willingness to communicate or WTC and focusing on L2 learners' individual elements from the ecological perspective, this article involves an analysis of the variables impacting students' WTC in a Chinese EFL classroom to help promote their WTC and provide some insights for English instructors to optimize their English language teaching.展开更多
Women academics reportedly exhibit lower research productivity than males.This study first quantitatively explored gender differences in research output based on a survey among 309 Chinese academics teaching English a...Women academics reportedly exhibit lower research productivity than males.This study first quantitatively explored gender differences in research output based on a survey among 309 Chinese academics teaching English as a foreign language(TEFL).Qualitative data obtained through interviews with seven female respondents were analyzed from an ecological perspective.Results showed significant gender differences in domestic publication but no such differences in international publication.Women academics’pursuit of research was influenced by many factors from and beyond the microsystems of workplace and family,and their coping strategies included soliciting help from seasoned colleagues,attending academic conferences,and joining online communities.The findings highlight the institutional supportive practices and familial environment that are equally important in promoting women academics’professional development.展开更多
文摘Given the dynamic traits of willingness to communicate or WTC and focusing on L2 learners' individual elements from the ecological perspective, this article involves an analysis of the variables impacting students' WTC in a Chinese EFL classroom to help promote their WTC and provide some insights for English instructors to optimize their English language teaching.
基金This study was supported by the National Social Science Fund of China(Project No.14BYY067).
文摘Women academics reportedly exhibit lower research productivity than males.This study first quantitatively explored gender differences in research output based on a survey among 309 Chinese academics teaching English as a foreign language(TEFL).Qualitative data obtained through interviews with seven female respondents were analyzed from an ecological perspective.Results showed significant gender differences in domestic publication but no such differences in international publication.Women academics’pursuit of research was influenced by many factors from and beyond the microsystems of workplace and family,and their coping strategies included soliciting help from seasoned colleagues,attending academic conferences,and joining online communities.The findings highlight the institutional supportive practices and familial environment that are equally important in promoting women academics’professional development.
