Michael Wilkins
Kwansei Gakuin University
9 Papers
34 Citations
Michael Wilkins is an academic researcher from Kwansei Gakuin University. The author has contributed to research in topics: Learner autonomy & Perception. The author has an hindex of 4, co-authored 9 publications.
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Using YouTube in the EFL Classroom
Jon Watkins,Michael Wilkins +1 more
TL;DR: Watkins et al. as discussed by the authors used YouTube to teach English and stimulate learner autonomy in a variety of ways, such as exposure to authentic English as well as the promotion of a learning style that is more autonomous and studentLanguage Education in Asia, 2011, 2(1), 113-119.
Student Attitudes and Perceptions of Using Facebook for Language Learning.
Craig Gamble,Michael Wilkins +1 more
- 01 Jan 2014
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors discuss the overall implications of and potential uses for Facebook in the field of second language learning and teaching, and provide insight into Japanese students' perceptions and attitudes of participating in activities through Facebook for language learning.
Examining Learner Autonomy Dimensions: Students' Perceptions of Their Responsibility and Ability.
Craig Gamble,Keiko Yoshida,Jonathan Aliponga,Shirley Ando,Yasuko Koshiyama,Michael Wilkins +5 more
- 01 Jan 2012
TL;DR: The authors examined Japanese university students' perceptions of their responsibility and ability of autonomous English learning and what they can do inside and outside the classroom, and found that highly motivated students tend to perceive themselves as being capable of being more involved in their own learning than unmotivated students.
University Students' Beliefs, Perceptions and Attitudes Towards Communicative Language Teaching 1
Craig Gamble,Jonathan Aliponga,Yasuko Koshiyama,Michael Wilkins,Keiko Yoshida,Shirley Ando +5 more
- 01 Jan 2013
TL;DR: In this article, the status of communicative language teaching (CLT) in Japan was surveyed by examining the beliefs, perceptions, and attitudes of students from three private universities. But the results showed that students have become positive towards CLT methodology in general, and teachers may want to educate students on some of the uses of English proficiency in the modern economy.
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Investigating the Impact of Topic Selection Control on Writing Fluency
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors describe a scenario in which a group of people are trying to find a solution to a problem: "L2ドイツ語ライティングの流暢さを調査した" of Joshua Bonzo(2008)