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The purpose of this study was to examine the differences in foreign language reading comprehension among high-, middle-, and low ambiguity tolerance students. The subjects for the study were 150 English-as-a-Foreign-Language (EFL) university students randomly drawn from all freshmen enrolled in the English section at four schools of education in Egypt. Data required by the study were obtained by using two measures: the MAT-50 (Morton, 1975) and a reading comprehension subtest of the Test of...
Topics: Learning Strategies, Psycholinguistics, Reading Comprehension, Second Language Instruction
The laboratory school for Southeast Missouri State University offers individualized French and Spanish second language instruction to secondary students by scheduling them together in one multilevel class. Students progress individually and in small groups through planned, self-paced, continuous progress programs. Each student is given a checklist for each new core lesson, which contains oral, reading, and writing exercises, workbook activities, comprehension items, quizzes, and tests....
Topics: ERIC Archive, Classroom Techniques, French, Individualized Instruction, Laboratory Schools,...
This packet contains the FLES (Foreign Language in the Elementary School) Program Evaluation Inventory (FPEI), which provides teachers and administrators with diagnostic information concerning their elementary school foreign language program. The inventory consists of five different forms: the FPEI for FLES Teachers, the FPEI for Classroom Teachers, the FPEI for Children, the FPEI for Principals and Administrators, and the FPEI for Parents. FPEI administrators are instructed to duplicate the...
Topics: ERIC Archive, Elementary Education, FLES, Language Teachers, Program Evaluation, Second Language...
The three concepts Approach, Design and Procedure as proposed in Rodgers' Framework are considered particularly effective as a framework in second language teaching with the specific aim of developing communication as well as for better understanding methodology in the use of communicative language use.
Topics: ERIC Archive, Second Language Instruction, Communicative Competence (Languages), Teaching Models,...
It is proposed that many students are unable to distinguish between unguarded writing patterns and literate or expository ones, and it is becoming increasingly necessary in writing instruction to clarify and impose the distinction between these patterns. This problem is confounded by current trends toward exclusively spoken language in the classroom and the use of culturally authentic oral patterns. The common element in written and oral language is the need for economy, which can be exploited...
Topics: ERIC Archive, Classroom Techniques, French, Language Patterns, Oral Language, Second Language...
Questions Kouritzin's discussion of researcher subjectivity in life history research and argues that life history research should have a transformative agenda. (Author/VWL)
Topics: ERIC Archive, English (Second Language), Research Methodology, Second Language Instruction, Second...
This Digest, an update to a 1990 Digest, provides information on finding employment opportunities abroad for teachers of English as a foreign language (EFL). Sections highlight the following: considerations for teaching EFL outside of the United States; general information sources on teaching English abroad; teaching in international schools; and additional sources of overseas teaching information. (eight references) (VWL)
Topics: ERIC Archive, Employment Opportunities, English (Second Language), Foreign Countries, International...
Argues that, even though it may not be possible to change an individuals basic cognitive style, it may be possible to make the learning process more transparent. It is also suggested that strategy training can be useful, providing principles for such training, and practical suggestions for teacher training courses and classroom practices. (37 references) (JL)
Topics: ERIC Archive, Cognitive Style, Learning Strategies, Second Language Instruction, Second Language...
Suggestions are offered for using the following items in the English as a second language (ESL) classroom: mail-order catalogs, maps, photograph albums, and posters. A sample lesson plan for one week is provided. (JB)
Topics: ERIC Archive, English (Second Language), Instructional Materials, Lesson Plans, Material...
This supplemental volume to the Persian instructional materials of the Defense Language Institute provides practice in writing and recognizing Persian letters and words. (JB)
Topics: ERIC Archive, Persian, Postsecondary Education, Reading Instruction, Second Language Instruction,...
This report discusses the "anchor" language learning method that is based upon derivation rather than construction, using Italian as an example of a language to be learned. This method borrows from the natural process of language learning as it asks the student to remember whole expressions that serve as vehicles for learning both words and rules, which may later result in additional expressions. The starting point is a collection of sentences grouped according to a single, common,...
Topics: ERIC Archive, Italian, Second Language Instruction, Second Language Learning, Student Interests,...
To assist the learner of English as a second language in dealing with the various services provided by a bank, a series of dialogs, comprehension questions, readings, and points of discussion are presented. The text is illustrated with sample forms. (JB)
Topics: ERIC Archive, Adolescents, Banking, English (Second Language), Second Language Instruction,...
Models of and research into the writing process support the use of peer editing in the regular activities of a writing class. It has the advantages of: adding perspective to students' perception of the writing process, both their own and others'; promoting student self-confidence; improving the class atmosphere by active student involvement; and providing an additional diagnostic and teaching tool. For teachers using peer editing, it is useful to establish a classroom climate of trust, design...
Topics: ERIC Archive, Classroom Techniques, Editing, English (Second Language), Guidelines, Peer...
Sixteen oral lessons for teaching beginning English as a second language are presented. The lessons were developed to teach small groups of adolescents. The lessons are each self-contained and include noun picture cards, a vocabulary game, opposites, teacher commands, expanding sentences, pronouns, and vowel sounds. The picture card lessons can be duplicated and used as flash cards. Teaching hints and a chart of 333 verbs in three tenses are provided. (RW)
Topics: ERIC Archive, English (Second Language), Lesson Plans, Second Language Instruction, Secondary...
This paper examines the teaching of English as a Second Language (ESL) in different lights and from different angles. Particular attention is focused on the following: (1) language acquisition is an intellectual process; (2) the goal for the second-language learner is mastery; (3) the standard of English in Hong Kong; and (4) "standard" English. (VWL)
Topics: ERIC Archive, English (Second Language), Foreign Countries, Language Variation, Second Language...
The paper provides a concise overview of the key issues in needs analysis and its role in syllabus design.
Topics: ERIC Archive, English (Second Language), Second Language Instruction, Needs Assessment, Role,...
The following papers on essential issues in foreign language instruction are included: (1) "Futurism, Basic Education, and the Foreign Language Curriculum," by Frank M. Grittner; (2) "The Foreign Language Teacher as 'Con Artist,'" by Jean S. Hughes; (3) "Motivational Factors and Student Retention in School Foreign Language Programs," by Pamela J. Myers; (4) "Suggestive-Accelerative Learning and Teaching in Foreign Languages," by Kay U. Herr; (5)...
Topics: ERIC Archive, Course Descriptions, Educational Research, Educational Trends, Second Language...
The traditional approach to English-as-a-Second-Language (ESL) curriculum development, which combines cognitivist and behaviorist approaches, reflects ideology that teachers often fail to recognize. ESL composition teachers should act not as guardians of "correct" English but as cultural or ideological critics. ESL students need to be taught that even the most seemingly innocent discourse is actually aimed at gaining student adherence to the values of the culture's dominant ideology....
Topics: ERIC Archive, Cultural Awareness, Educational Strategies, English (Second Language), Second...
To assist the youthful learner of English as a second language in dealing with basic legal situations such as making a contract or going to small claims court, a series of dialogs, comprehension questions, readings, and points of discussion are presented. The text is illustrated. (JB)
Topics: ERIC Archive, Adolescents, English (Second Language), Legal Education, Second Language Instruction,...
The use of the Silent Way method of second language instruction in beginning and intermediate Spanish classes at the college level is described. The approach encourages student self-responsibility for learning the target language according to learning strategies selected by the student. Although the method was used during three semesters, the students underwent the greatest metamorphosis in their abilities to independently interact in Spanish during the first semester. Student's initial...
Topics: ERIC Archive, Higher Education, Second Language Instruction, Spanish, Student Attitudes, Teaching...
The status of foreign language instruction is reviewed and guidelines are offered for taking action at all educational levels to improve foreign language instruction nationwide. Foreign language instruction has declined since the 1950's when the federal government first committed funds to improve programs and train teachers. National needs, proposed legislation, and the role of foreign languages in universities, high schools, middle schools, and elementary schools are summarized. It is...
Topics: ERIC Archive, Educational Policy, Elementary Secondary Education, FLES, Higher Education, Second...
To assist the youthful learner of English as a second language in dealing with the purchase of clothing and personal items, a series of dialogs, comprehension questions, readings, and points of discussion are presented. The text is illustrated. (JB)
Topics: ERIC Archive, Adolescents, English (Second Language), Purchasing, Second Language Instruction,...
A glossary of bilingual education terms provides definitions of approximately 160 commonly used concepts in an attempt to standardize their usage. The major terms are organized alphabetically with related or subordinate terms listed under the major concepts. The glossary is designed for California bilingual educators in order to provide them with operational definitions of terms which appear in legislation, regulations, guidelines, and other documents related to bilingual education. For more...
Topics: ERIC Archive, Bilingual Education, Definitions, Elementary Secondary Education, Glossaries, Second...
This Samoan language manual is designed for use by both teachers and students. The manual outlines and explains each lesson for the teacher and provides a source of reference for the learner. The lessons are intended for use in the classroom under the direction of the teacher. Total immersion in Samoan and exclusion of English are important features of the course. Each lesson contains a list of topics to be taught, the method to be used, and the necessary materials. The lessons are organized...
Topics: ERIC Archive, Dialogs (Language), Glossaries, Grammar, Lesson Plans, Samoan, Second Language...
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A study compared the effectiveness of three classroom methods for teaching semantic mapping to college-level learners of English as a foreign language (EFL). Subjects were 187 freshmen at an Egyptian university, randomly assigned to three treatment groups: teacher-initiated semantic mapping; student-mediated semantic mapping; and teacher-student interactive semantic mapping. Treatment was administered over 5 months in one session per week. Subjects were pre- and post-tested in reading...
Topics: Classroom Techniques, Cognitive Mapping, Reading Comprehension, Second Language Instruction,...
To assist the learner of English as a second language in dealing with the various services provided by the post office, a series of dialogs, comprehension questions, readings, and points of discussion are presented. The text is illustrated with sample forms. (JB)
Topics: ERIC Archive, Adolescents, English (Second Language), Second Language Instruction, Secondary...
The purpose of second (or foreign) language classroom research is to answer important questions about the learning and teaching of foreign languages. This kind of research collects data from genuine language classrooms or from experimental settings sometimes established to replicate what takes place in the classroom. Classroom research can focus on teachers or learners, or on the interaction between the two. Four traditions have been identified as methods employed in classroom research. These...
Topics: ERIC Archive, Classroom Research, Language Research, Language Teachers, Research Methodology,...
A model is provided for a political action workshop to educate individuals in the political process and productive participation. The workshop begins with a quiz designed to make the participant recognize the inadequacy of his political involvement and of political involvement in the country in general. A segment on the legislative and policy process includes an outline of the development of a piece of legislation, discussion of the political nature of the process, study of the budget process,...
Topics: ERIC Archive, Activism, Educational Policy, Legislation, Networks, Politics, Power Structure,...
The learning needs relevant to a communicative approach to language teaching and the appropriate teaching methods are examined. Three alternatives perspectives on language use are discussed: structural, functional, and communicative. Taken together, these perspectives highlight the goal of foreign language learning: teaching the ability to use the language system creatively and to relate forms to functions appropriately in situations involving real meaning, real time, and actual interaction....
Topics: ERIC Archive, Communicative Competence (Languages), Models, Second Language Instruction, Second...
Four variant techniques are described that are useful and effective dictation activities specifically designed for the teaching of grammar and that English-as-a-Second-Language teachers might add to their instructional repertoires. (18 references) (Author/LB)
Topics: ERIC Archive, Dictation, English (Second Language), Foreign Countries, Grammar, Second Language...
To assist the youthful learner of English as a second language in dealing with job interviews, a series of dialogs, comprehension questions, readings, and points of discussion are presented. The text is illustrated with pen-and-ink drawings. (JB)
Topics: ERIC Archive, Adolescents, Employment Interviews, English (Second Language), Second Language...
A feedback technique for second-language compositions is that of "reformulation." This procedure consists of having a native writer of the target language rewrite the learner's essay, preserving all the learner's ideas. The learner then compares this version with the original version, complete with teacher corrections. To determine the benefits of this technique, 53 learners of Hebrew were divided into two groups, a reformulation group and a teacher-correction group. The students were...
Topics: ERIC Archive, Hebrew, Higher Education, Language Research, Learning Activities, Second Language...
THE MODERN STATE FOREIGN LANGUAGE SUPERVISOR IS PRIMARILY A LEADER IN A COOPERATIVE ENTERPRISE INVOLVING ALL ASPECTS OF EDUCATION, AND IS JUDGED BY THE SERVICE GIVEN TO THE TOTAL SYSTEM. THE SUPERVISOR SHOULD HAVE A SOLID BACKGROUND IN LANGUAGES, INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIAL, AND TEACHING PHILOSOPHY AND TECHNIQUES, AND SHOULD UNDERSTAND AND BE ABLE TO ASSIST TEACHERS. THE SUPERVISOR'S ROLE IS BASICALLY TO (1) ASSIST LOCAL TEACHERS AND ADMINISTRATORS WITH THEIR INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES, (2) COORDINATE...
Topics: ERIC Archive, Second Language Instruction, State Supervisors, Supervision, Supervisor...
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This study investigated the effects of three classroom questioning strategies on the reading comprehension of learners of English as a Foreign Language (EFL). Subjects were 86 first-year EFL students in the school of education of Suez Canal University (Egypt), randomly assigned to three treatment groups. The same instructor taught the three groups using the same 20 reading passages, but used three different questioning strategies: student-generated questions; teacher provided questions; and...
Topics: Classroom Communication, Classroom Techniques, College Students, Questioning Techniques, Reading,...
This digest discusses second language learning strategies--specific actions, behaviors, steps, or techniques students used to improve their progress in apprehending, internalizing, and using the second language. The first section discusses characteristics of good language learners. The second section highlights research findings that suggest successful language learners often use strategies in an orchestrated fashion. In the third section, factors that influence the choice of second language...
Topics: ERIC Archive, Classification, Classroom Techniques, Language Research, Learning Strategies, Second...
This annotated bibliography aims to present the latest resources, published and electronic, in the field of second language learning and teaching related to English Language Learners (ELLs). Various databases, assessments, books, handouts, journal articles, papers, reports, and Web sites are included. When possible, the annotations are made directly from the reference being presented. Assessment Resource Library shelf numbers are included at the end of each entry. (Contains 109 references.)...
Topics: ERIC Archive, Annotated Bibliographies, English (Second Language), Second Language Instruction,...
This article examines the relevance of metaphor from a number of perspectives; its dominant part in everyday speech, its use as a teaching tool, and its role in education and training. Metaphor is seen as a vehicle for personal statement, a device for clarifying abstract concepts and for adding color to descriptions, and as a socio-cultural indicator. Examples are given from a variety of contexts; everyday speech, teaching, general education and songs. A distinction is made between cognitive...
Topics: ERIC Archive, Figurative Language, English Instruction, Second Language Instruction, Teaching...
To assist the learner of English as a second language in dealing with the procedures for becoming a United States citizen, a series of dialogs, comprehension questions, readings, and points of discussion are presented. The text is illustrated. (JB)
Topics: ERIC Archive, Adolescents, Citizenship Education, English (Second Language), Second Language...
This document consists of three year's worth (18 consecutive issues), 1995-1998, of the periodical "Hands-on English." This serial publication is intended for teachers and tutors of adult English-as-a-Second-Language (ESL). Each issue contains editorials, letters to the editor, teaching and learning activities, teaching tips, instructional tools and techniques, crossword puzzles, and news and notes. The articles and ideas are contributed by experienced teachers and tutors, including...
Topics: ERIC Archive, Adult Students, Classroom Techniques, English (Second Language), Learning Activities,...
Teachers and supervisors of foreign language programs from 29 high schools in six states provide reviews of foreign language microcomputer courseware. Evaluations of the 25 programs for French, German, Italian, Russian and Spanish are based on: (1) quality of content; (2) relevance to subject area; (3) suitability to computer medium; (4) appropriateness to target audience; (5) technical reliability; (6) ease of operation; (7) graphic design; (8) technical documentation; (9) content...
Topics: ERIC Archive, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Programs, High Schools, Microcomputers,...
Three German modern "fairy tales" are presented in a radio play format with exercises based on the tales. Detailed suggestions for the exercises and other class activities based on the manual are included. While serving as a comprehension exercise of the preceding text, the exercises and other activities recommended to accompany them depart from more conventional exercises in that the tasks encourage the student to actively interpret and recreate the text, such as with illustrations,...
Topics: ERIC Archive, Class Activities, Fairy Tales, Foreign Countries, German, Radio, Second Language...
To assist the learner of English as a second language in dealing with such personal occasions as weddings and funerals, a series of dialogs, comprehension questions, readings, and points of discussion are presented. The text is illustrated. (JB)
Topics: ERIC Archive, Adolescents, Cultural Activities, English (Second Language), Second Language...
Discusses the work of Stephen Krashen, examining his insights and discussing the views of his critics. (Author/VWL)
Topics: ERIC Archive, Language Research, Linguistic Theory, Second Language Instruction, Second Language...
To assist the learner of English as a second language in dealing with American holiday celebrations (Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year, Memorial Day, Labor Day, and Independence Day) a series of dialogs, comprehension questions, readings, and points of discussion are presented. The text is illustrated. (JB)
Topics: ERIC Archive, Adolescents, Cultural Activities, English (Second Language), Second Language...
Describes a story telling process, a technique for teaching oral English as a Second Language. This technique can be used at any proficiency level beyond the beginner stage, can be adapted to various class sizes, and requires no special materials for students. (JL)
Topics: ERIC Archive, Classroom Techniques, English (Second Language), Oral Language, Second Language...
Prator (1968) argued strongly for promoting a single standard of English, maintaining that schools have an obligation to teach a native standard of English. The assumption that the educational structure is a productive forum for directing language use is questioned. The report begins with a discussion of the controversy surrounding United States educators' response to Black English Vernacular in the 1960s and 1970s. The second part of the report discusses the implications of the United States'...
Topics: ERIC Archive, Black Dialects, English, Language Standardization, Role of Education, Second Language...
This compilation of instructional materials, activities, and curricula is based on materials developed in an intensive English as a second language (ESL) and cultural orientation program conducted in Indochinese refugee processing centers in Southeast Asia beginning in 1980. Students in the 14- to 20-week program ranged in age from 16 to 55 years. This volume begins with an overall outline for curriculum development, which describes how the implementing agencies jointly developed...
Topics: ERIC Archive, Adult Education, Cultural Education, Curriculum Design, English (Second Language),...
Foreign language teachers can tap the appeal of video successfully and enjoyably in the foreign language classroom. Potential difficulties include length of feature films and difficulty in understanding the language and story simultaneously. The instructor must select materials and equipment carefully and commit considerable time and energy to preparation of well-organized exercises and activities for incorporation of video into the total classroom experience. Choosing videocassettes involves...
Topics: ERIC Archive, Classroom Techniques, Media Selection, Second Language Instruction, Second Language...
The kinds of testing of listening skills that could be introduced for Foreign Languages in Elementary Schools (FLES) in the early stages of instruction (e.g., in the third grade at the end of 10-20 clock hours of instruction) are discussed. It is suggested that listening is rarely tested in isolation, but normally is mixed with speaking or writing. At least three types of test item responses exist for listening: action response, evaluation response, and communication response. All are intended...
Topics: ERIC Archive, Elementary Education, FLES, Language Tests, Listening Comprehension Tests, Second...
To assist the learner of English as a second language in dealing with the search for housing, a series of dialogs, comprehension questions, readings, and points of discussion are presented. The text is illustrated with sample forms and rental ads. (JB)
Topics: ERIC Archive, Adolescents, English (Second Language), Housing, Second Language Instruction,...
