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Hessel, Annina K.; Schroeder, Sascha – Reading and Writing: An Interdisciplinary Journal, 2022
Successful reading comprehension--especially in a second language (L2)--relies on the ability to monitor one's comprehension, that is, to notice comprehension breaks and make repairs. Comprehension monitoring may be limited given effortful word processing but may also be supported through active reading. The current study addresses to what extent…
Descriptors: Reading Comprehension, Second Language Learning, Word Recognition, Progress Monitoring
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Kamali Arslantas, Tugba; Yildirim, Soner; Altunay Arslantekin, Banu – Interactive Learning Environments, 2021
The main aim of this study was to design, develop and test the instructional effectiveness of a web-based English vocabulary drill program developed for visually impaired middle school students. In this respect, the study focused on the educational affordances of the program and its contribution on VI students' spelling and semantics knowledge in…
Descriptors: Affordances, Instructional Effectiveness, Web Based Instruction, Assistive Technology
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Barwasser, Anne; Knaak, Turid; Grünke, Matthias – Insights into Learning Disabilities, 2020
In a globalized world, the ability to speak English has become increasingly significant. A large number of students who are learning English as foreign language face obstacles in acquiring and storing vocabulary. Children with learning disabilities are especially at risk because of a limited power of retention and motivational struggles. Having an…
Descriptors: Story Telling, Intervention, Vocabulary Development, English (Second Language)
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Galikyan, Irena; Madyarov, Irshat; Gasparyan, Rubina – ETS Research Report Series, 2019
The broad range of English language teaching and learning contexts present in the world today necessitates high quality assessment instruments that can provide reliable and meaningful information about learners' English proficiency levels to relevant stakeholders. The "TOEFL Junior"® tests were recently introduced by Educational Testing…
Descriptors: English (Second Language), Language Tests, Second Language Learning, Student Attitudes
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Hoefnagel, Laura; Espin, Christine A.; Rippe, Ralph – International Journal for Research in Learning Disabilities, 2021
Students with and without learning disabilities often struggle to learn a foreign language (FL). Teachers could benefit from a measure designed to screen and identify students at risk for FL learning difficulties. In this study, we examined the reliability and validity of scores from four curriculum-based measures (CBM) as potential indicators of…
Descriptors: Curriculum Based Assessment, Language Tests, Second Language Learning, Screening Tests
Baenen, Nancy – Wake County Public School System, 2013
Students with Limited English Proficiency (LEP) entering U.S. schools in grade 9 face a tight timeline to simultaneously learn English and graduate from high school in four or five years. This study focuses on student outcomes and progress indicators for the cohort of ninth graders new to WCPSS in 2008-09 who had limited English proficiency. Based…
Descriptors: Limited English Speaking, High School Students, Grade 9, Second Language Learning