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At what age did Rifath's father pass away?
At what age did Rifath's father pass away?
Rifath launched a satellite before his father passed away.
Rifath launched a satellite before his father passed away.
False
What motivated Rifath to learn about space research?
What motivated Rifath to learn about space research?
His father's death and the slow internet connection available to him.
Rifath designed the smallest satellite in the world, which was launched by ____ in 2016.
Rifath designed the smallest satellite in the world, which was launched by ____ in 2016.
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Match the following individuals with their roles in Rifath's journey:
Match the following individuals with their roles in Rifath's journey:
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Which organization was Rifath associated with when working on his satellite?
Which organization was Rifath associated with when working on his satellite?
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Rifath completed his undergraduate degree before designing his satellite.
Rifath completed his undergraduate degree before designing his satellite.
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What themes did Rifath and his teammate emphasize in their TEDx talk?
What themes did Rifath and his teammate emphasize in their TEDx talk?
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What is a significant factor contributing to the authenticity gap in English language teaching?
What is a significant factor contributing to the authenticity gap in English language teaching?
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Students in Sweden rarely engage with English through online gaming.
Students in Sweden rarely engage with English through online gaming.
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What type of atmosphere does playing video games provide for language learning?
What type of atmosphere does playing video games provide for language learning?
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The _____ gap refers to the difference between the language experienced in classrooms versus real-life contexts.
The _____ gap refers to the difference between the language experienced in classrooms versus real-life contexts.
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Match the following activities to their characteristics related to language learning:
Match the following activities to their characteristics related to language learning:
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According to Henry, how does the English used in classrooms seem in comparison to other contexts?
According to Henry, how does the English used in classrooms seem in comparison to other contexts?
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Working collaboratively while playing video games fosters deeper knowledge usage.
Working collaboratively while playing video games fosters deeper knowledge usage.
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What issue is referred to as a 'credibility problem' in the context of English classrooms?
What issue is referred to as a 'credibility problem' in the context of English classrooms?
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What is one characteristic of the students mentioned in the content?
What is one characteristic of the students mentioned in the content?
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Creating motivating classroom conditions is sufficient to ensure initial motivational impetus translates into action.
Creating motivating classroom conditions is sufficient to ensure initial motivational impetus translates into action.
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What has been a response to the challenge of maintaining student motivation as per the content?
What has been a response to the challenge of maintaining student motivation as per the content?
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The approach discussed in the text emphasizes creating __________ learning environments to enhance motivation.
The approach discussed in the text emphasizes creating __________ learning environments to enhance motivation.
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Match the following terms with their descriptions:
Match the following terms with their descriptions:
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What does Muir suggest is no longer sufficient for motivating students?
What does Muir suggest is no longer sufficient for motivating students?
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Rifath's story serves as an example of an unmotivational project.
Rifath's story serves as an example of an unmotivational project.
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What potential do projects have according to the content?
What potential do projects have according to the content?
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What is a key implication of complex systems regarding traditional notions of cause and effect?
What is a key implication of complex systems regarding traditional notions of cause and effect?
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Complex systems only change over short timescales.
Complex systems only change over short timescales.
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What term describes the states that complex systems evolve toward or approach over time?
What term describes the states that complex systems evolve toward or approach over time?
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In complex systems, change is continual and occurs over different __________.
In complex systems, change is continual and occurs over different __________.
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Match the following concepts with their descriptions:
Match the following concepts with their descriptions:
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Which of the following best describes the nature of change in complex systems?
Which of the following best describes the nature of change in complex systems?
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It is possible to predict the behavior of complex systems with absolute accuracy.
It is possible to predict the behavior of complex systems with absolute accuracy.
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Complex systems can settle into __________ states which lead to periods of relative stability.
Complex systems can settle into __________ states which lead to periods of relative stability.
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Who is a strong proponent of qualitative research in SLA?
Who is a strong proponent of qualitative research in SLA?
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Quantitative methods are no longer relevant in the field of SLA.
Quantitative methods are no longer relevant in the field of SLA.
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What is the person-in-context-relational-view proposed by Ushioda focused on?
What is the person-in-context-relational-view proposed by Ushioda focused on?
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Ushioda argued for a more _____ approach to examine the motivational processes in language learning.
Ushioda argued for a more _____ approach to examine the motivational processes in language learning.
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Match the following authors with their contributions to SLA research:
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What year saw the publication of the Motivational Dynamics in Language Learning anthology?
What year saw the publication of the Motivational Dynamics in Language Learning anthology?
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Ushioda believed that motivation does not change over time.
Ushioda believed that motivation does not change over time.
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According to Ushioda, what is needed to fully explore motivational change?
According to Ushioda, what is needed to fully explore motivational change?
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What are Group DMCs primarily associated with in the context of language learning?
What are Group DMCs primarily associated with in the context of language learning?
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Intensive group projects (IGPs) are considered unimportant for understanding Group DMCs.
Intensive group projects (IGPs) are considered unimportant for understanding Group DMCs.
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What key aspect is highlighted when designing intensive group projects?
What key aspect is highlighted when designing intensive group projects?
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In the context of language learning, DMCs can best be understood as emerging through __________.
In the context of language learning, DMCs can best be understood as emerging through __________.
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Match the following terms with their correct descriptions:
Match the following terms with their correct descriptions:
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Which principle is emphasized regarding the design of intensive group projects?
Which principle is emphasized regarding the design of intensive group projects?
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Future research is deemed unnecessary for developing theoretical and pedagogical understanding of DMCs.
Future research is deemed unnecessary for developing theoretical and pedagogical understanding of DMCs.
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What context do Group DMCs relate to in the narrative?
What context do Group DMCs relate to in the narrative?
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Study Notes
Rifath's Satellite Project
- Rifath, inspired by his father, designed and launched the smallest satellite globally in 2016, via NASA.
- Rifath used the internet as his teacher after his father's death, learning about space technology.
- His project was a team effort through Space Kidz India.
- The project highlighted the importance of leadership, teamwork, and positive interactions.
Authenticity Gap in Language Learning
- There's a disparity between the "real" English used outside classrooms (e.g., online gaming) and the theoretical English taught within.
- Students today are more tech-savvy and experience a different world than previous generations, impacting how they learn and how effectively current classroom language learning methods work.
- Online gaming offers genuine language learning experiences, unlike the potentially less meaningful language practice in traditional classrooms.
- The use of projects as educational tools can help bridge the authenticity gap, aligning with students' out-of-classroom interests and passions.
Directed Motivational Currents (DMCs) in Language Learning
- Projects, especially in group settings, can cultivate strong motivation.
- Group projects, as intensive group projects (IGPs), are effective for fostering DMCs and impactful language learning contexts.
- Individual and group DMCs differ significantly, with the latter being important in instructed second language acquisition (ISLA).
- Motivation in language learning is dynamic and contextual, changing over various timescales (e.g., semesters, decades).
Research Methods in Second Language Acquisition (SLA)
- While quantitative methods are common in SLA research, Qualitative and mixed-methods approaches are gaining prominence.
- Qualitative research, championed by scholars like Ema Ushioda, provides a nuanced understanding of motivational factors and their dynamic evolution.
- Researchers like Ushioda advocate for considering the individual learner situated within their cultural and historical contexts.
- Linear cause-and-effect relationships are inadequate for understanding complex learning environments.
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Explore Rifath's groundbreaking satellite project inspired by personal loss and teamwork with Space Kidz India. Additionally, delve into the authenticity gap in language learning, focusing on how online gaming enriches real-world language use compared to traditional classroom methods.
