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Lei Xu; Nunilon G. Ayuyao; Xingshan Jiang – International Journal of Language Education, 2024
This paper presents a comprehensive analysis of the evolution of language policy in the Philippines, with a particular emphasis on the status, challenges, and future prospects of Chinese language education within the national framework. The study is structured into five distinct sections. Firstly, the historical development of language policies in…
Descriptors: Language Planning, Second Language Learning, Second Language Instruction, Chinese
Yung, Kevin Wai-Ho – RELC Journal: A Journal of Language Teaching and Research, 2023
Literature has long been used as a tool for language teaching and learning. In the New Academic Structure in Hong Kong, it has become an important element in the senior secondary English language curriculum to promote communicative language teaching (CLT) with a process-oriented approach. However, as in many other English as a second or foreign…
Descriptors: Singing, Music Education, Test Preparation, Language Tests
Arias, M. Beatriz, Ed.; Fee, Molly, Ed. – Multilingual Matters, 2018
In the last 20 years dual language education programs have increased in number and expanded in range. Whereas once they were predominantly focused at the elementary level, they now span from pre-K through to high school. This book examines the key attributes of successful dual language programs, as well as the challenges and opportunities involved…
Descriptors: Bilingual Education, Second Language Learning, Profiles, Educational Objectives
Bergman, Daniel – Science Teacher, 2013
Nearly 10% of American students are identified as "Limited English Proficient" (NCELA 2011). To serve this diverse population of English Language Learners (ELLs), teachers need proven instructional strategies. One prevalent approach is sheltered instruction, defined as "teaching content to English learners in strategic ways that…
Descriptors: Second Language Learning, English (Second Language), Science Instruction, English Language Learners
Pollock, Jane E.; Ford, Sharon; Black, Margaret M. – Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development, 2012
Do teachers have the power to close achievement gaps? Here's a book that boldly claims they do and lays out a blueprint for how to do something now to help students who are falling short of standards. Regardless of the student population you need to address--English language learners, special education, or just the unmotivated and hard to…
Descriptors: Achievement Gap, Feedback (Response), Learning Strategies, At Risk Students
Bell, David M. – ELT Journal, 2009
"Process-oriented pedagogy: facilitation, empowerment, or control?" claims that process-oriented pedagogy (POP) represents the methodological perspective of most practising teachers and that outcomes-based education (OBE) poses a real and present danger to stakeholder autonomy. Whereas POP may characterize methodological practices in the inner…
Descriptors: Outcome Based Education, Teaching Methods, Primary Education, Second Language Instruction
Alberta Education, 2007
This publication is a legal document that specifies the minimum performance outcomes for student learning within a three-course sequence. These outcomes are defined in terms of the contexts for language learning, the communicative acts that students will engage in and the repertoire needed to carry out these acts. The overarching goal of this…
Descriptors: Curriculum Design, Educational Objectives, Learning Strategies, Foreign Countries
Bourdet, Jean-Francois – Francais dans le Monde, 1992
Treats the suitability of Level 2, a program designed to teach French as a Foreign Language. The goal of the program is learner autonomy. The use of authentic materials and an emphasis on culture are recommended. (AG)
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Cultural Awareness, Educational Objectives, French

Cauvin, Jean-Pierre – Journal of General Education, 1984
Reports on the findings of the College Board's "Academic Preparation for College," with respect to the foreign language preparedness of secondary-school students. Reveals a shocking, intellectually crippling decline in student preparation. Supports the recommendations of the foreign language statement of the Green Book. (DMM)
Descriptors: College Preparation, Educational Objectives, High School Students, Language Proficiency
MacDonald, Kim; Nielsen, Jean; Lai, Lisa – TESL Canada Journal, 2004
With the growing demand for and use of computer-based language tests (CBLTs) comes the need for clear guidelines to help educators as they attempt to select appropriate tests to assess their students with respect to their second- and foreign-language (L2/FL) teaching-learning goals. The purpose of this article is to provide guidelines to educators…
Descriptors: Language Tests, Guidelines, Language Proficiency, Computer Assisted Testing
Pappamihiel, N. Eleni; Lake, Vickie E.; Rice, Diana C. – Social Studies and the Young Learner, 2005
If one were to search for classroom strategies for English Language Learners (ELLs), it would not take much time to find many different types of activities that are all useful with ELLs. Additionally, if one were to search for social studies strategies to use with native English speakers, he or she would have little difficulty in finding a variety…
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Second Language Learning, English (Second Language), Linguistic Theory
Noe, Alfred – Francais dans le Monde, 1993
Choice of texts for use in French language instruction is discussed. It is argued that the text's format (e.g., advertising, figurative poetry, journal article, play, prose, etc.) is instrumental in bringing attention to the language in it, and this has implications for the best uses of different text types. (MSE)
Descriptors: Educational Objectives, French, French Literature, Instructional Materials

Wenden, Anita – ELT Journal, 1986
Describes the beliefs about how to learn a second language held by 34 adults studying English as a second language and how these beliefs may influence what they do to learn. Describes eight modules designed to help these learners discover their own beliefs and consider alternative views. (SED)
Descriptors: Adult Learning, Cognitive Style, Educational Objectives, English (Second Language)
Care, Jean-Marc – Francais dans le Monde, 1993
Ideas and guidelines are offered for teachers interested in creating a simulated French village for French language instruction. The discussion includes the rationale and process of inventing a village scenario and its necessary components, educational objectives, and linguistic content of the exercise. (MSE)
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Course Content, Cultural Education, Educational Objectives
Alberta Education, 2008
This implementation guide is intended to support the Grade 4 to Grade 6 portion of the German Language and Culture Nine-year Program (the program of studies). It was developed primarily for teachers, yet it includes information that may be useful for administrators and other stakeholders in their efforts to plan for and implement the new Chinese…
Descriptors: Outcomes of Education, Elementary School Curriculum, Second Language Learning, Second Language Instruction