Learning Interest: A Review of Studies and Implications for Future Research Directions in Second Language Acquisition

Juan Zhang

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Learning Interest: A Review of Studies and Implications for Future Research Directions in Second Language Acquisition

Juan Zhang

Published in Teacher Education and Curriculum Studies (Volume 7, Issue 1)

Received: 11 January 2022 Accepted: 28 January 2022 Published: 16 February 2022

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Abstract

Interest is regarded by researchers in educational psychology to be a crucial factor in individuals’ learning process. It has been extensively studied in educational psychology and various educational disciplines. However, it has not attracted sufficient research efforts in the field of language learning. This study provides an overview of the interest factor as well as an in-depth analysis of related studies on learning interest, including the triggers, effects, influencing factors and development of situational interest and individual interest, which are the two categories of learning interest. Following the overview of related studies done in subject areas other than language learning and teaching, the paper also examines the interest studies focused specifically on second language acquisition or foreign language learning. Based on the discussions and analysis, the author suggests the directions and avenues of future studies for researchers of language learning and teaching, proposing the expanded research scope and deepened research foci for both situational and individual interests. This study aims at bringing the interest factor into the field of language teaching and research so as to expand the scope of research topics in this field. More importantly, this overview article may also provide a new perspective and effective means to invigorate language learning classroom and maximize language learning outcomes.

Published in	Teacher Education and Curriculum Studies (Volume 7, Issue 1)
DOI	10.11648/j.tecs.20220701.13
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Learning Interest, Situational Interest, Individual Interest, Language Learner Factors, Second Language Acquisition

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