Beliefs are “general assumptions that students hold about themselves as learners, about factors i... more Beliefs are “general assumptions that students hold about themselves as learners, about factors influencing language learning, and about the nature of language learning and teaching” (Victori & Lockhart 1995, P.224).Language learners’ beliefs lead their actions, particularly in the process of learning. Learners’ beliefs can help teachers to have a better understanding of the learners’ learning process and their success in classrooms. According to Horwitz (1988), “ knowledge of students’ beliefs about language learning may provide teachers of languages with a better understanding of their students’ expectations of, commitment to, success in and satisfactions with language classes” ( Horwitz, 1988 : 283). Although, there have been many studies on the notion of beliefs about language learning so far, yet very few of them explored Iranian students’ beliefs about English language learning. In an attempt to fill this gap, this research was conducted to find out: 1) What are Iranian postgr...
Beliefs are “general assumptions that students hold about themselves as learners, about factors i... more Beliefs are “general assumptions that students hold about themselves as learners, about factors influencing language learning, and about the nature of language learning and teaching” (Victori & Lockhart 1995, P.224).Language learners’ beliefs lead their actions, particularly in the process of learning. Learners’ beliefs can help teachers to have a better understanding of the learners’ learning process and their success in classrooms. According to Horwitz (1988), “ knowledge of students’ beliefs about language learning may provide teachers of languages with a better understanding of their students’ expectations of, commitment to, success in and satisfactions with language classes” ( Horwitz, 1988 : 283). Although, there have been many studies on the notion of beliefs about language learning so far, yet very few of them explored Iranian students’ beliefs about English language learning. In an attempt to fill this gap, this research was conducted to find out: 1) What are Iranian postgr...
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