ABSTRACT
Chapter 1 was concerned with defining L2 learning strategies, and it included an encompassing definition of these strategies based on a content-analytic study of 33 definitions. This chapter is more specific in focusing on selected elements of my Strategic Self-Regulation (S2R) Model, which was first explained in the earlier (2011) edition of this book. The particular S2R elements in this chapter are: self-regulation, agency and autonomy, growth mindsets, selfefficacy, resilience, hope, and internal attributions for success. These could all be considered the learner’s strength factors. They could also be called the “soul of learning strategies,” the core or heart of the matter. This chapter discusses why these strength factors are needed for L2 learning and how they are related to L2 learning strategies.
