In:
Australian Review of Applied Linguistics, John Benjamins Publishing Company
Abstract:
This paper reports on a pilot implementation of the FL2 approach and resources, developed to support tertiary students’
wellbeing as well as their second language learning (L2). The FL2 approach and learning activities were piloted in two Spanish language courses at Australian universities. Evaluation data were collected through an online survey of participating students and compared to the
results of previous pilots conducted with students of Italian. Responses to scale items and open-ended questions indicate that the majority of participants greatly enjoyed their experiences in the courses and were satisfied with the learning opportunities provided, which shows
potential for the FL2 approach. Evaluations of seven Positive Psychology-informed learning activities also piloted in this study were more nuanced. Taken together, these results suggest that designing curriculum to support student wellbeing as well as disciplinary learning can
yield positive results. However, careful consideration must be given to alignment between FL2 activities and curriculum, as well as to students’ individual differences in the reception of Positive Psychology-informed activities.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
0155-0640
,
1833-7139
DOI:
10.1075/aral.21024.str
Language:
English
Publisher:
John Benjamins Publishing Company
Publication Date:
2023
detail.hit.zdb_id:
2374214-8
SSG:
7,11
