Überlegungen zur Textarbeit in einem lernaktiven Fremdsprachenunterricht

In this paper I discuss the role of learning strategies in the context of learning and instruction. I start out by describing the discrepancy between several statements in the discussion of "strategies" and "techniques ". Taking into account the findings of investigations in this field, I point out the importance of both cognitive and affective factors. Not only learning strategies have to be considered: individual differences, conceptual knowledge and attitudes seem to interact with strategies to produce strategy choice. In conclusion a new strategy-based methodology is called for and suggestions for language-learning activities of text comprehension are made.