The International Association for the Psychology of Language LearningSelf-Determination Theory |
The Self-Determination Theory (SDT) SIG invites members of the IAPLL community - researchers, doctoral and master’s students, and practitioners across all educational levels - to join a growing space dedicated to exploring the role of motivation, autonomy, competence, and relatedness in language learning. The SDT SIG aims to bring together colleagues who apply SDT in empirical research, classroom practice, programme development, or teacher education. Our goal is to create a supportive and intellectually stimulating network where members can:
Whether you are new to SDT or an experienced researcher, you are warmly welcome to participate. Leadership Team Chair: Abigail Parrish (a.parrish@sheffield.ac.uk)
Dr Abigail Parrish is a lecturer in languages education at the University of Sheffield, UK. Her work focuses on motivation to learn a language in schools, drawing on her former career as a Modern Foreign Languages teacher. Abigail is the language learning editor of the Center for Self-Determination Theory. Vice-chair: Kim Noels
Prof Kimberly Noels is a Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of Alberta, Canada. Her research interests rest at the intersection of cultural and social psychology, applied and sociolinguistics, and communication science, particularly as these disciplines pertain to intercultural relations and communication. Kim has worked with SDT and language learning for more than two decades. Secretary: Jo Mynard
Prof Jo Mynard is Director of the Self-Access Learning Center (SALC), and Director of the Research Institute for Learner Autonomy Education (RILAE) at Kanda University of International Studies in Chiba, Japan. Her work focuses on advising, self-directed language learning, language learning beyond the classroom / self-access language learning, and the social and affective dimensions of language learning. Graduate student co-ordinator: Yuka Kono
Yuka Kono is a PhD Student at Waseda University, Japan, currently working on Causality Orientations Theory, a mini-theory of Self-Determination Theory. Her current research investigates the impact of learners' motivational patterns (causality orientations) on their perceptions of teacher motivational practices. It further explores how their perceptions influence their basic psychological needs, self-efficacy, engagement, and academic (English) performance. PR & events manager: William Davis Consultant: Quint Oga-Baldwin Newsletter editors: Merilyn Meristo & Ali Dincer |
