Abstract
This paper is the third in a series based on a longitudinal study carried out by Crew (1994a) between 1990 and 1993 and written up through 1994. Previous papers dervied from this study have focused on observed changes in language proficiency and attitudes (Crew, 1994b) and on the implications and use of indirect attitude measures in language teaching (Crew, 1995). The current paper reports on the findings from the study insofar as they have indicated a possible specific Hong Kong language learner profile; possible implications for the teaching of English in Hong Kong teacher training institutions are also discussed. It has not proved possible within the confines of the present paper to include reference to the several notable Hong Kong attitude and proficiency studies and reviews which have been published recently (e.g. Pennington, 1994; Littlewood et al., 1995). A further paper now in preparation will attempt to do this. Copyright © 1996 The Hong Kong Institute of Education.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Issues in language in education: Selected papers from ILEC '95 |
Editors | Peter STOREY, Vivien BERRY, David BUNTON, Philip HOARE |
Place of Publication | Hong Kong |
Publisher | The Hong Kong Institute of Education |
Pages | 211-226 |
ISBN (Print) | 9628109049 |
Publication status | Published - 1996 |