Learner Accuracy and Learner Performance

The Quest for a Link

Bibliographic Data

ID8936615
AuthorsJanet Renou (Ovidius University, corresponding author), Janet M Renou
Year2000
Volume33
Issue2
Pages168-180
Publication date2000-03-01
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueForeign Language Annals (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 0015-718X • E-ISSN: 1944-9720
PublisherWiley (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1111/j.1944-9720.2000.tb00909.x
OpenAlexW1964987241
LanguageEN
Citations received12
References cited25

This paper presents the results of an exploratory study on advanced‐level French second language learners' metalinguistic awareness. Specifically, we examined learner performance in carrying out three steps of a written and oral grammatically judgment test. First, subjects' ability to identify and correct an error, and to provide the rule, which the correction entailed, was examined according to group membership (communicative or grammar), types of errors, and mode of presentation. In a second phase of the analysis, judgment ability was compared with specific aspects of L2 proficiency. Results show significant differences between the groups in their ability to provide the rule that the correction entailed. Furthermore, significant differences in judgment ability were found depending on whether the item was presented in the written or oral mode. Generally, little difference was found in levels of L2 proficiency between subjects who could correct the error and provide the rule in comparison with those who were only able to correct the error

Cognitive psychology · Exploratory research · Focus on form · Grammar · Language proficiency · Linguistics · Mathematics education · Mode (computer interface · Significant difference · Statistics · Computer Science · EFL/ESL Teaching and Learning · Mathematics · Multilingual Education and Policy · Psychology · Second Language Acquisition and Learning