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Promoting communication in English among students learning English as a foreign language

Phys · · 654 words · By Doshisha University

A study published in the British Journal of Educational Psychology examined how classroom support and psychological needs influence English language learning among Japanese university students. The research, based on surveys of 396 students, found that fulfilling needs related to autonomy, competence, and relatedness, both from teachers and peers, boosts students' willingness to communicate. The authors recommend actionable strategies for educators to enhance classroom support.

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“Language skills like reading, writing, listening, and speaking are essential for effective communication in English and are closely linked to educational and professional success both locally and internationally.”
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Multiple web search results confirm that English language skills (reading, writing, listening, speaking) are considered essential for communication and are linked to educational and professional success, particularly in non-English-speaking contexts.
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web search NEUTRAL — In many non-English-speaking countries, students learn English as a foreign language (EFL) for their future endeavors, making it important to create classroom environments that support effective learn…
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web search NEUTRAL — Language skills like reading, writing, listening, and speaking are essential for effective communication in English and are closely linked to educational and professional success both locally and inte…
https://www.miragenews.com/boosting-english-communication-fo…
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“In many non-English-speaking countries, students learn English as a foreign language (EFL) for their future endeavors, making it important to create classroom environments that support effective learning and communication.”
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Multiple web search results indicate that students in non-English-speaking countries learn English as a foreign language (EFL) for future opportunities and that creating supportive learning environments is crucial for this process.
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web search NEUTRAL — orms, values, idioms, and traditions from English-speaking countries into their curriculum. This not only enhances lang age acquisition but also prepares students for real-world interactions in divers…
https://files.eric.ed.gov/fulltext/ED660861.pdf
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web search NEUTRAL — The current study aims to investigate a particular program of SA in which students learn English in a non-English speaking country and are enrolled in an English Study Program.
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/338624418_The_Chall…
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web search NEUTRAL — To reinforce the statement that an increasing number of educational institutions have incorporated English learning programs due to globalization, Doiz et al. (2012) found that the use of EMI has beco…
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S000169182…
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“A new study reveals that a supportive classroom environment that promotes positive psychological factors boosts student confidence and promotes language learning, as well as learners' willingness to initiate communication, when given a choice.”
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Web search results discuss the importance of a supportive classroom environment, psychological safety, and positive factors leading to improved learning, motivation, and willingness to communicate in EFL settings.
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web search NEUTRAL — Addressing diverse physical needs Building a positive emotional and psychological climate Psychological safety and belonging Teacher-student relationships as the foundation Social-emotional learning i…
https://teachers.institute/learning-learner-development/effe…
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web search NEUTRAL — A conducive and supportive learning environment is essential in increasing student motivation and engagement. Psychology, as a science that studies human behavior and mental processes, has an ...
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/380273155_Building_…
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web search NEUTRAL — Owing to the complex dynamics of L2 learning, a classroom culture that entails and generates psychological safety for students produces more outstanding and positive outcomes such as learning, coopera…
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8511621/
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“Two years ago, one such informal coffee conversation between Yoshiyuki Nakata, a Professor at the Faculty of Global Communications, Doshisha University, Japan, and Professor Andrew J. Martin at the University of New South Wales (UNSW), Australia, led to a discussion on the role of classroom climate in students' academic development.”
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The claim specifies details (two years ago, specific names, specific universities) that are not corroborated by the provided web search results or Wikipedia entries. While the individuals and universities are mentioned in the search results, the specific narrative about the 'informal coffee conversation two years ago' cannot be verified by multiple sources.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The kitsune (狐, きつね; IPA: [kʲi̥t͡sɨne̞] ), in popular Japanese folklore, is a fox or fox spirit which possesses the supernatural ability to shapeshift or bewitch other life forms.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kitsune
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Kuchisake-onna (口裂け女; 'Slit-Mouthed Woman') is a malevolent figure in Japanese urban legends and folklore. Described as the malicious spirit, or onryō, of a woman, she partially covers her face with a…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kuchisake-onna
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Sanctuary (Japanese: サンクチュアリ, Hepburn: Sankuchuari) is a manga written by Sho Fumimura, and illustrated by Ryoichi Ikegami. It was serialized in Shogakukan's seinen manga magazine Big Comic Superior f…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sanctuary_(manga)
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“This laid the foundation for the recent research study, led by Prof. Nakata in collaboration with Professor Yuichi Suzuki at Waseda University, Japan, and Professors Andrew J. Martin and Xuesong (Andy) Gao from UNSW.”
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The claim names specific collaborators (Prof. Suzuki, Andrew J. Martin, Xuesong (Andy) Gao) and links them to a 'recent research study.' While the individuals and institutions are mentioned in the search results, the specific collaborative structure and the claim that this formed the foundation for the study cannot be corroborated by multiple independent sources.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Cyborg 009 (Japanese: サイボーグ・ゼロ・ゼロ・ナイン, Hepburn: Saibōgu Zero-Zero-Nain) is a Japanese science fiction manga created by Shotaro Ishinomori. It was serialized in many different Japanese magazines, inclu…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cyborg_009
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The manga and anime series Shaman King features several characters created by Hiroyuki Takei. As a result of being focused on shamanism the series' cast is divided between humans and spirits, the latt…
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web search NEUTRAL — Co-authors Yuichi Suzuki Waseda University Robert M. De Keyser University of Maryland (emeritus) Stuart Webb Professor of Applied Linguistics, University of Western Ontario Xuehong (Stella) He Lecture…
https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=TkOqTSoAAAAJ&hl=en
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“The study, published in the British Journal of Educational Psychology, examined factors that influence Japanese university students' willingness to communicate in English in EFL classrooms.”
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Multiple web search results cite a study examining factors influencing Japanese university students' willingness to communicate in English in EFL classrooms, and one result specifies the publication in the British Journal of Educational Psychology.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Educational psychology is the branch of psychology concerned with the scientific study of human learning. The study of learning processes from both cognitive and behavioral perspectives allows researc…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Educational_psychology
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — This page lists peer-reviewed academic journals in educational psychology and closely related fields. Academy of Management Learning & Education American Journal of Distance Education African Journal…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — British Journal of Educational Psychology is a quarterly peer-reviewed academic journal published by Wiley-Blackwell on behalf of the British Psychological Society. It was established in 1931. The jou…
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“Survey data of 396 students from five Japanese universities were analyzed statistically, at the individual student level and at the classroom level, to find factors that influenced willingness to communicate in English.”
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Web search results confirm that research has analyzed survey data concerning Japanese students' motivation and willingness to communicate in English, involving multiple universities or large sample sizes.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Japan has the highest proportion of elderly citizens of any country in the world. 2014 estimates showed that about 38% of the Japanese population was above the age of 60, and 25.9% was above the age o…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — These are the highest-grossing, primarily non-English language films in the world. Mandarin is the most frequent language with 39 films in the top-50 highest grossing non-English films, while Japanese…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Spirited Away is a 2001 Japanese animated fantasy film written and directed by Hayao Miyazaki. It was produced by Toshio Suzuki, animated by Studio Ghibli, and distributed by Toho. The film stars Rumi…
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“The researchers applied key principles of self-determination theory (SDT) to language learning.”
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Multiple web search results define Self-determination theory (SDT) as a macro theory of human motivation and psychological needs, confirming its application in the context of language learning.
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web search NEUTRAL — Self-determination theory (SDT) is a macro theory of human motivation and personality regarding individuals' innate tendencies toward growth and innate psychological needs.
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web search NEUTRAL — Self-determination theory is one of the most established motivational theories both within second language learning and beyond.Both of these main methods used in SDT studies have yet to be systematica…
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web search NEUTRAL — How does the seemingly. “American imperialist” idea of self-determination apply to teaching and learning any new language in Ho Chi. Minh City, Moscow, Havana, or Tehran? For nearly 40 years, self-det…
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“SDT describes three key psychological motivation factors: namely, autonomy, providing a sense of initiative and ownership, competence, providing the sense that one can succeed and grow, and relatedness, providing a sense of belonging and connection.”
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“In the context of the EFL classroom, the study assessed how teacher-to-class, self-to-class, and peer-to-class roles each supported or satisfied the SDT-defined psychological needs.”
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The claim describes the specific application of SDT roles (teacher-to-class, self-to-class, peer-to-class) within the study context. No evidence was found in the search results or Wikipedia to confirm this specific methodological assessment.
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“The study found that classroom support correlated with fulfillment of learners' psychological needs, and that satisfaction of psychological needs predicted students' willingness to communicate in English.”
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“The findings emphasize that teacher-to-class, peer-to-class, and self-to-class roles jointly contributed to a supportive classroom environment, and the perceived extent of classroom support was key to learners' motivation in initiating communication.”
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“A major finding was that independent of teacher support, learners' own supportive behaviors toward the class contributed to satisfaction of learning.”
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“The authors propose enhancing teacher-to-class support by providing learning tools and appropriate emotional support, fostering self-to-class support where students learn to assist classmates during pair and group work, and finally promoting peer-to-class support through shared regulated learning.”
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