Language Learning & Technology http://llt.msu.edu/issues/february2012/kesslerbikowskiboggs.pdf February 2012‚ Volume 16‚ Number 1 pp. 91–109 COLLABORATIVE WRITING AMONG SECOND LANGUAGE LEARNERS IN ACADEMIC WEB-BASED PROJECTS Greg Kessler‚ Dawn Bikowski‚ and Jordan Boggs Ohio University This study investigates Web-based‚ project oriented‚ many-to-many collaborative writing for academic purposes. Thirty-eight Fulbright scholars in an orientation program at a large Midwestern university used
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article Braving paths towards learner autonomy: make the most of your EFL lessons! Lenora Sauchella Queiroz Haranaka A Autonomy is understood by many as the ability to take charge of one’s own learning (HOLEC‚ 1981). According to this definition‚ the autonomous learner is the one who is able to take control of and be responsible for his/her learning. This includes decisionmaking: when‚ what‚ and how to learn as well as how‚ when‚ and by whom to be assessed. Developing this ability
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assessed by myself at the Hair Salon In this assignment I will describe and evaluate two different assessment methods used to assess the progress of my learners. Through the identification of these assessment methods‚ I will analyse their purpose and the role that they play in the learner’s development; and how these are used to identify learner progress‚ whilst confirming their knowledge and understanding. I will
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Molli Shaw Ms. Jill Campbell Intro. To Research Writing 299 3 February 2015 Review of Reflections in Education: Considering the Impact of Schooling on the Learner by Kathleen Anderson Kathleen Anderson’s article is a series of three brief reflections on some related material that discuss our current education system‚ it’s flaws‚ and Anderson’s reflections using her personal experiences from her own teaching career. Anderson first reflects on “Do Schools Today Kill Creativity” by Ken Robinson‚ then
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TEACHING IDIOMATIC EXPRESSIONS TO LEARNERS OF EFL THROUGH A CORPUS BASED ON DISNEY MOVIES Irene López Rodriguez Brown University‚ USA Elena María García Moreno Escuela Oficial de Idiomas de Cartagena Abstract: This paper attempts to provide a strategy for the teaching of idioms to learners of EFL through a corpus based on Disney movies. Adopting a cognitive approach‚ idioms are seen as being motivated by conceptual metaphors which tend to be grounded in our embodied experiences and which
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TESOL QUARTERLY Vol. 39‚ No. 4‚ December 2005 609 Motivators That Do Not Motivate: The Case of Chinese EFL Learners and the Influence of Culture on Motivation JUDY F. CHEN The Overseas Chinese Institute of Technology Taichung‚ Taiwan‚ Republic of China CLYDE A. WARDEN National Chung Hsing University Taichung‚ Taiwan‚ Republic of China HUO-TSAN CHANG National Changhua University of Education Chunghua‚ Taiwan‚ Republic of China It is a capital mistake to theorize in advance of the facts
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questions People communicate in order to establish and maintain relationships with others‚ to understand and to be understood. To give encouragement and show others they are valued. 1.2 explain how effective communication affects all aspects of the learners work Effective communication is a two-way process. When working as a support worker communication is a key‚ you need to be able to communicate with a wide range of people. Communication can be verbal‚ over the telephone‚ written notes‚ emails and
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principle based on the Gardner’s theory of multiple intelligences states that "Learners learn in different ways‚ at different rates‚ for different reasons." Each pupil learns in a way different from the others. This may be resulted from their developmental differences‚ interests‚ predispositions in learning‚ and capabilities. This theory implies that teachers should be knowledgeable on handling different types of learners. The Law of Exercise of Edrward Thorndike‚ states that‚ the more frequently a
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3 - Explain how you could promote inclusion‚ equality and diversity with your current/future learners. Identify other points of referral available to meet the potential needs of learners. In modern day society we all expect equality in one form or another‚ the diversity and the make up of our class rooms and lecture halls today‚ reminds us that the learning environment should be about ensuring learners are treated fairly and not discriminated against. Regardless of there: • Race • Religion
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PTW - Assessing Young Learners ’ Speaking Ability in The Fifth Grade of Three Elementary Schools in Padang CHAPTER I INTRODUCTION A. Background of the Problem Communicative view development in English learning makes the focus on English teaching changed. What once became structurally focused‚ it now moves toward meaningful language-focused. Students are not asked to memorize structure-based dialogues without knowing the meaning anymore. There are no more grammatically controlled sentences
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