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Authentic Tasks in EFL E-Forums: A Bridge for Knowledge Construction and Interaction Enhancement
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Diana Angélica Parra Pérez; Yuri Natali Sarmiento Salamanca; Jennyfer Paola Camargo Cely; María Catalina Caro-Torres; Aura María Estacio Barrios – Journal of Educators Online, 2024
This study used sequential exploratory, mixed-method research that explored the influence of authentic tasks on adult language learners' interactions in e-forums. The participants belonged to a blended-flipped program of English as a Foreign Language (EFL). E-Forum posting in the course aimed at encouraging beginner learners to exchange…
Descriptors: English (Second Language), Second Language Learning, Second Language Instruction, Blended Learning
The Moving Learner: Object Manipulation in Virtual Reality Improves Vocabulary Learning
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Fuhrman, Orly; Eckerling, Anabel; Friedmann, Naama; Tarrasch, Ricardo; Raz, Gal – Journal of Computer Assisted Learning, 2021
A challenging aspect of foreign language acquisition is learning new vocabulary. Research has demonstrated the benefits of motor action to vocabulary learning, though these findings are rarely translated into teaching and learning practices. In this work, we present a novel paradigm for vocabulary learning in a virtual reality environment,…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Second Language Learning, Second Language Instruction, Recall (Psychology)
Collaborative Writing in a Third Language: How Writers Use and View Their Plurilingual Repertoire during Collaborative Writing Tasks
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Payant, Caroline; Maatouk, Zeina – Canadian Journal of Applied Linguistics / Revue canadienne de linguistique appliquée, 2022
Recent years have witnessed major development in plurilingual pedagogies which support the use of learners' repertoire of languages in language learning contexts (Payant & Galante, 2022; Piccardo, 2013). However, little research has been undertaken to examine adult plurilingual learners' perceptions towards the use of their languages during…
Descriptors: Collaborative Writing, Second Language Learning, Second Language Instruction, Teaching Methods
Telepresence-Place-Based Foreign Language Learning and Its Design Principles
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Liao, Jian; Lu, Xiaofei; Masters, Katherine A.; Dudek, Jaclyn; Zhou, Zhi – Computer Assisted Language Learning, 2022
Real world places are important for foreign language (FL) learning since they provide rich and authentic language and cultural contexts for learners. However, numerous FL learners are unable to travel to target-language environments for language learning purposes. This article develops the concept of telepresence-place-based FL learning and…
Descriptors: Second Language Learning, Second Language Instruction, English (Second Language), Foreign Countries
Does Portfolio-Based Language Assessment Align with Learning-Oriented Assessment? Evidence from Literacy Learners and Their Instructors
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Abbott, Marilyn L.; Lee, Kent K.; Ricioppo, Sabine – Canadian Journal of Applied Linguistics / Revue canadienne de linguistique appliquée, 2021
A high-stakes Portfolio-Based Language Assessment (PBLA) protocol that was fully implemented in all Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada (LINC) programs in 2019 requires instructors and students to set language-learning goals and complete, compile, and reflect on numerous authentic language tasks. Due to the language barriers incurred when…
Descriptors: Literacy Education, Second Language Learning, Second Language Instruction, Immigrants
Constructing a Professional Identity: Connecting College and Career through ePortfolios
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Cordie, Leslie; Sailors, Jamie; Barlow, Becky; Kush, John S. – International Journal of ePortfolio, 2019
In this paper, we describe the use of ePortfolios at a public, land-grant university and document how the ePortfolio has been used to develop more authentic learning experiences. We discuss the best practices for ePortfolios and its varied use as a teaching and learning tool. In addition, we discuss the challenges of implementing ePortfolios. For…
Descriptors: Professional Identity, Career Choice, Portfolios (Background Materials), Authentic Learning