Qualitative Study of Chinese English Learners at the Tertiary Level Abstract: Motivation has been widely researched. But its negative side — demotivation — has been a neglected area although it is “a salient phenomenon” (Dornyei‚ 2001‚ p.155). Little research has been done‚ so far‚ to investigate what demotivates students or what differentiates motivated from demotivated students. This paper explores tertiary-level EFL (English as a foreign language) learners’ demotivation through in-depth semi-structured
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PROMOTING LEARNERS’ MOTIVATION TO WRITE THROUGH THE IMPLEMENTATION OF INFORMATION - COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY Fitria Rahmawati‚ S.Pd. Sanata Dharma University 2010 ABSTRACT This paper presents a proposed technique that the teachers can implement in order to promote learners’ motivation in writing. The technique is by the integration of writing skills with a developed tool known as Information - Communication Technology (ICT). The nature of ICT provides an ideal framework for language learning
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Explain own role and responsibilities in identifying and meeting the needs of the learners As a teacher and trainer I have found that one of the simplest ways to make learning accessible to both myself and to those I am teaching is by relating to real-life situations and circumstances that I have faced. If one takes the approach of trying to memorise lists of facts of how to deal with First Aid situations the information becomes more difficult to absorb and less likely to be retained. Context can
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needs of your learners‚ helping and supporting where appropriate.” (Gravells‚ A‚ 2008). Before any discussion it is essential for everyone to understand the terms Equality and Diversity. “Diversity is defined as valuing the differences in people whether they stem from race‚ religion‚ gender‚ sexual orientation‚ age or disability. Equality is offering each person equal rights and opportunities despite any differences”. (Gravells‚ A‚ 2008). So Equality is about the rights of learners to attend and
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Instructional Practices for Emergent Literacy Learners Edica Liebl Walden University Dr. Holcomb READ - 6706O: Literacy Development PreK-3 August 2‚ 2015 Instructional Practices for Emergent Literacy Learners Part I – Lesson Plan Teacher: Edica Liebl Date: July 29‚ 2015 Age/Grade Range; Developmental Level(s): 6-7-year-olds‚ entering 1st grade in the fall‚ emergent-beginning readers Anticipated Lesson Duration: 45 Minutes Lesson Foundations Pre-assessment (including cognitive
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PTLLS Level 4 Theory Assessment Task: 3 Discuss issues of equality and diversity and ways to promote inclusion with your learners. Review other points of referral available to meet the potential needs of learners. Understanding and actively addressing issues of equality and diversity enables teachers to provide the optimum environment for effective teaching and learning. Issues of equality and diversity go hand-in-hand providing their characteristics are understood and promoted positively
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diversity and ways to promote inclusion with your learners. Review other points of referral available to meet the potential needs of learners. Equality is about learners’ rights to attend and participate‚ regardless of their gender‚ race‚ ethnic origin‚ religion‚ disability‚ sexual orientation and age. Therefore it is extremely important to identify any barriers to learning that may arise. To promote inclusion‚ at the point of initial assessment‚ the learner needs to disclose any disabilities that may
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SOCIO-CULTURAL FACTORS AFFECTING THE QUALITY OF ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNING AMONG SELECTED FIRST YEAR COLLEGE OF EDUCATION STUDENTS AT ANGELES UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION By Celis‚ Marjorie Han‚ Pureum Narciso‚ Kris Nuqui‚ Janella B.S.E English III January 4‚ 2011 CHAPTER I THE PROBLEM INTRODUCTION The English language is said to be the global lingua franca that is used by several countries so as to communicate with other countries. That is why we need to be proficient
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Language Acquisition Theories Grand Canyon University ESL-533N February 22‚ 2014 Language Acquisition Theories The article “Bridging two worlds: Reading comprehension‚ figurative language instruction‚ and the English-language learner” (Palmer‚ et al) tells the story about Alejandro Alvarez‚ and ELL student who lived in the United States during his early childhood years‚ returned to his home country of El Salvador and soon after‚ his family decided to relocate to Florida. Alejandro
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FACULTY OF BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT MAY 2014 OUMH1103 LEARNING SKILLS FOR OPEN DISTANCE LEARNERS TABLE OF CONTENT CONTENT PAGE 1 Introduction 3 2 Study Skills 4 3 Conclusion 8 4 References 9 1.0 Introduction “Children must be taught how to think‚ not what to think.” ―Margaret Mead. In this fast
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