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Languages in Education (Line) Seminar Series Hosted by the Languages in Education Research Centre Institute of Education, University of London

A ROLE FOR WRITTEN CORRECTIVE FEEDBACK IN L2 DEVELOPMENT: WHAT WE KNOW, WHAT WE NEED TO KNOW AND WHY Prof. John Bitchener

5:30 pm, Tuesday, 28 October 2014
Institute of Education, Nunn Hall, 20 Bedford Way, London WC1H OAL

Whether or not the provision of written CF can play a role in L2 development is an issue that has been debated and empirically investigated on a number of fronts over the last 20 years. In the absence of a sufficiently developed theoretical case and limited empirical research, debate has flourished, but not always with well considered argumentation. The aim of this state-of-the-art talk is to (1) discuss what we know (both theoretically and empirically) and (2) suggest what we still need to know (both theoretically and empirically) and why. In considering what we know, the focus will be on (1) what various SLA theories say about the role of written CF in L2 learning, (2) the extent to which theoretical perspectives are applicable to L2 learning within the written context, (3) an evaluation of the empirical contributions so far and (4) the extent to which theoretical considerations and empirical research have been aligned. In suggesting what we still need to know, and why, the talk will reflect on the already established cognitive, socio-cognitive and socio-cultural perspectives and suggest how complexity/dynamic systems perspectives could further enlighten our understanding of why learners respond or fail to respond to written CF when provided. In particular, the relationship between individual and contextual factors will be discussed with a view to recommending new directions and new questions for empirical enquiry. The talk will end with a series of questions for the audience to engage with.

ALL WELCOME!


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