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Squibs and Comment: Software Evaluation.
Lyman-Hager, Mary Ann – Journal of Intensive English Studies, 1992
A discussion of computer software evaluation for second-language instruction concludes that it is important to match the purpose of the software with the teacher's goals, have good instructions, receive clear and appropriate feedback, and promote productive interaction with the student. (11 references) (MSE)
Descriptors: Computer Software Evaluation, English (Second Language), Evaluation Criteria, Intensive Language Courses
Talk to Me: An Exploratory Study of Audiotaped Dialogue Journals.
Egbert, Joy – Journal of Intensive English Studies, 1992
A study of the role of audiotape dialogue journals (ADJ) in the second-language classroom examined patterns in form and nature of the conversations and in relationships between participants. Results are reported for two teachers and two students, one Japanese and one Latin American. Structuring such taped conversations is recommended. (MSE)
Descriptors: Audiotape Recordings, Classroom Techniques, Dialog Journals, English (Second Language)
The Writing-Reading Connection in the ESL Composition Classroom.
Reid, Joy – Journal of Intensive English Studies, 1992
An overview of how reading has been used in the English-as-a-Second-Language (ESL) writing classroom is offered, example of changes in reading and writing models are examined, current views of the connections between reading and writing are discussed, and application of these connections in one advanced ESL writing class is reported. (85…
Descriptors: Advanced Courses, Course Descriptions, English (Second Language), Intensive Language Courses
Situational Leadership and Innovation in the ESOL Classroom.
Osburne, Andrea G. – Journal of Intensive English Studies, 1992
Situational leadership can be used in the English-as-a-Second-Language classroom to help students accept and adapt to instructional innovation. Leadership style is determined by the leader's task (directive) and relationship (supportive) behavior and by the classroom environment. Follower readiness is both job-related and psychological. Case…
Descriptors: Case Studies, Classroom Environment, Classroom Techniques, English (Second Language)
Contrastive Rhetoric: An Exploration of Proverbial References in Chinese Student L1 and L2 Writing.
Wong, Shelley D. – Journal of Intensive English Studies, 1992
A study investigated proverbial reference in the language of three Chinese graduate students literate in English, contrasting rhetorical use and its contribution to cohesion. Subjects referred to Chinese proverbs frequently, even though they did not help convey meaning well in English, because of emphasis placed on their use in Chinese writing.…
Descriptors: Chinese, Cohesion (Written Composition), Contrastive Linguistics, Cultural Traits
Academic English: What Can We Do?
Johns, Ann M. – Journal of Intensive English Studies, 1992
Teachers of academic English cannot teach content directly, prepare students for all academic tasks, eradicate error, or teach the full range of academic vocabulary. However, they can teach task and genre awareness, encourage use of all skills and higher-order thinking, require exploitation of resources, and encourage self-evaluation. (11…
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Cognitive Processes, Comparative Analysis, English (Second Language)
Taxonomy of Intensive English Program Innovations.
Stoller, Fredericka L. – Journal of Intensive English Studies, 1992
A survey of 43 intensive English-as-a-Second-Language programs in higher education institutions resulted in a scheme for classifying innovative policies and practices in these categories: curriculum development; personnel; technology; policy and planning; community and campus liaison; faculty development; student placement and evaluation;…
Descriptors: Classification, College Faculty, Computer Oriented Programs, Curriculum Design