studies of teaching in colleges and universities (J. Kulik et al.‚ 1980; C. Kulik & Kulik‚ 1986; C. Kulik & Kulik‚ 1991). The studies contained results from a variety of computer applications in a number of different disciplines. Among the 121 studies were a substantial number on computer tutorials and computer simulations in science. The results from these early studies provide a good standard for gauging recent contributions of tutorials and simulations to science teaching‚ and are therefore
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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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Running head: BABY SIGN LANGUAGE Baby Sign Language: Does Teaching Infants Sign Language Help or Hinder the Language Acquisition Process? Selena Y. Burgos Seminole State Community College BABY SIGN LANGUAGE Baby Sign Language: Does Teaching Infants Sign Language Help or Hinder the Language Acquisition Process? According to Susan Kubric Barnes1 (2010)‚ numerous programs have been created to help families and teachers learn to better communicate with children as young as 6 months old
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Development of children’s language awareness in English teaching materials Abstract The paper will focus on the concept of language awareness in the context of young learners. The whole language approach‚ inductive approach and implicit grammar teaching are advocated in early language education as children by the age of 10 are not able to understand abstract rules and principles. However‚ for languages to develop naturally grammatical categories have to be present in the instructions. Namely
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Like many other boys‚ I love to swim. Since the age of five‚ I have spent many summer days in the YMCA pool. When I was 13 years old‚ I desired something more challenging than casual swimming‚ so I joined the high school development team for the Badger Swim Club. On the first day‚ all the team members dived into the water as soon as the coach gave the order. I was the only one who jumped in. After a few laps‚ I was far behind all the others. Although I was trying to catch up‚ I was out of breath
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First Assignment (6 Characteristics of Adult Learners) Mark McDonald II 08/23/2013 Six Characteristics In my research‚ I have found that preparing for the adult learner is much different than one might think. In this first assignment‚ I explore six characteristics of adult learners‚ identify training that we currently offer that honors one of the six characteristics‚ and identify a possible improvement that will honor this characteristic. I have learned as adult educators in the blood banking
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Hemoglobin and its importance Oxygen is the most essential element required to sustain human life. If an adequate supply of oxygen is not circulated throughout the body to vital organs and tissues‚ brain damage‚ organ failure and death can result. Hemoglobin (Hb)‚ the iron-containing respiratory protein in red blood cells‚ is responsible for transporting oxygen from the lungs to the rest of the body. Measured in grams per deciliter (g/dL)‚ hemoglobin levels indicate the blood’s ability to carry
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Punishments vary in so many ways. Every country‚ every leader‚ and every military‚ all have their own forms of ratifying situations. Civilian or military‚ man or woman‚ young or old‚ all seem to make a difference as to how a person is punished for the things they do wrong. Fairness is only determined by background and upbringing. In the United States Navy‚ punishments are usually dealt out to reinforce values and morale when unacceptable behavior has been displayed. As a member of the United
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GLOCK 17 LESSON 1 LESSON TO COVER • WEAPON CHARACTERISTICS • TOET’s PRELIMINARIES: ROLL CALL: SAFETY PRECAUTIONS: Instructor to inspect weapons and deem clear LESSON STORES: Target Boards‚ Gock’s‚ Magazines‚ Cleaning Kit ALLOCATION OF STORES (Per Student): Glocks‚ Sling‚ Magazine REVISION: N/A PERIOD: This is a 45 minute lesson RELAVENCE: You are taught this lesson so that you can handle the Glock 17 in a safe and competent manner STATEMENT OF OBJECTIVE:
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recently it was stated that every second student is supposed to have sufficient knowledge of at least one foreign language at the age of 15. An action plan formulated by the European Commission for the years 2004-2006 shows the importance of languages as means for integration and cultural awareness. “It is a priority for Member States to ensure that language learning in kindergarten and primary school is effective‚ for it is here that key attitudes towards other languages and cultures are formed‚ and
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