Lenka Zouhar Ludvíková 4th February 2016 Self-reflection for Language Learning looking back reflecting now planning metaphorically speaking… learning is… a / the learner is… a / the teacher is... metaphorically speaking... language learning history strengths specific language skills learning skills achievements strengths weaknesses problems difficulties frequent mistakes strengths weaknesses opportunities people inspiration possibilities strengths weaknesses opportunities threats obstacles dangers lack of... kaleidoscope ALMS quiz multiple intelligencies strategies... strategies... needs analysis dear diary... dear diary... video log blog planning small steps short-term and long-term speaking, writing, listening, reading, vocabulary, grammar verbalization - write it down vision board - “mind map for the future” contract SMARTness Thank you for your attention. ludvikova@phil.munil.cz sources of inspiration Dewey, J. (2011) How we Think.Houghton Mifflin College Div. Gardner, H. (2011) Frames of Mind. The Theory of Multiple Intelligences. Basic Books. Karlsson, L. (2008) Turning the Kaleidoscope. University of Helsinki. Oxford, R. (1986) Development and psychometric testing of the strategy inventory for language learning. U.S.Army Research Institute. Sfard., A. (1998) On Two Metaphors of Learning and the Dangers of Choosing Just One. Educational Researcher, Vol.27, pp.4-13. pictures from google images, downloaded via google.docs drive bonus