Student Characteristics and Affective Domain Effects on Lote Retention Rates.

Baldauf, Richard B., Jr.; Lawrence, Heike

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Publication Date: 1990

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Student Characteristics and Affective Domain Effects on Lote Retention Rates.

Baldauf, Richard B., Jr.; Lawrence, Heike

Language and Education: An International Journal, v4 n4 p225-48 1990

Examines the problem of high attrition rates after the introductory compulsory year for students studying languages other than English (LOTEs) in Australian high schools. A quantitative study is described that determined students' intentions to continue with language studies in the following year. Implications for LOTE teaching are discussed. (51 references) (GLR)

Descriptors: Dropout Research, Foreign Countries, High Schools, Language Enrollment, Predictor Variables, Second Language Learning, Student Attitudes, Student Attrition, Student Characteristics, Student Motivation

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Information Analyses; Reports - Descriptive

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: Australia

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