This dissertation explores the role of personalised approaches in foreign language education, with a focus on English teaching in upper secondary schools. The study is based on the assumption that learner diversity requires flexible and adaptive pedagogical models. The first part outlines the theoretical framework, examining key Second Language Acquisition theories and the role of individual differences such as age, motivation, affective factors, learning styles, and aptitude. It also analyses the concepts of individualisation and personalisation, together with the central role of the teacher in implementing adaptive instruction. The second part presents an empirical study conducted during a teaching internship. It includes context analysis, a diagnostic questionnaire, the design of a didactic unit on Romeo and Juliet, and a final evaluation of students’ responses. The findings highlight that personalised, learner-centred approaches enhance motivation, engagement, and learning outcomes, confirming their effectiveness in contemporary language education.
La presente tesi analizza il ruolo degli approcci personalizzati nell’insegnamento delle lingue straniere, con particolare riferimento alla scuola secondaria di secondo grado. Lo studio si basa sull’idea che l’eterogeneità degli studenti richieda modelli didattici flessibili e adattivi. La prima parte sviluppa il quadro teorico, esaminando le principali teorie dell’acquisizione linguistica e il ruolo delle differenze individuali, tra cui età, motivazione, fattori affettivi, stili di apprendimento e attitudine. Vengono inoltre approfonditi i concetti di individualizzazione e personalizzazione, insieme al ruolo centrale del docente. La seconda parte presenta uno studio empirico svolto durante il tirocinio, che include analisi del contesto, questionario diagnostico, progettazione di un’unità didattica su Romeo e Giulietta e valutazione finale. I risultati mostrano che approcci personalizzati aumentano motivazione, coinvolgimento e apprendimento.
Individualised language teaching: from theory to practice
VIDALE, GIULIA
2025/2026
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This dissertation explores the role of personalised approaches in foreign language education, with a focus on English teaching in upper secondary schools. The study is based on the assumption that learner diversity requires flexible and adaptive pedagogical models. The first part outlines the theoretical framework, examining key Second Language Acquisition theories and the role of individual differences such as age, motivation, affective factors, learning styles, and aptitude. It also analyses the concepts of individualisation and personalisation, together with the central role of the teacher in implementing adaptive instruction. The second part presents an empirical study conducted during a teaching internship. It includes context analysis, a diagnostic questionnaire, the design of a didactic unit on Romeo and Juliet, and a final evaluation of students’ responses. The findings highlight that personalised, learner-centred approaches enhance motivation, engagement, and learning outcomes, confirming their effectiveness in contemporary language education.| File | Dimensione | Formato | |
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