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Alcaraz-Mármol, Gema – International Journal of English Studies, 2015
Despite the current importance given to L2 vocabulary acquisition in the last two decades, considerable deficiencies are found in L2 students' vocabulary size. One of the aspects that may influence vocabulary learning is word frequency. However, scholars warn that frequency may lead to wrong conclusions if the way words are distributed is ignored.…
Descriptors: Second Language Learning, Age Differences, Vocabulary Development, Achievement Gains
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Martín-Pérez, Víctor; Martín-Cruz, Natalia; Pérez-Santana, Pilar – International Journal of Virtual and Personal Learning Environments, 2012
The objective of this paper is to evaluate the effectiveness of strategic management simulations as a learning-by-doing tool so that university students can learn to work in a team, that is, they can enhance their knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSA) for effective teamwork. The authors have carried out an analysis of the effect of strategic…
Descriptors: Teamwork, Program Administration, Experiential Learning, Computer Simulation
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Rienties, Bart; Nanclares, Núria Hernández; Jindal-Snape, Divya; Alcott, Peter – Journal of Studies in International Education, 2013
A common assumption is that students prefer to work together with students from similar cultural backgrounds. In a group work context, students from different cultural backgrounds are "forced" to work together. This might lead to stress and anxiety but at the same time may allow students to learn from different perspectives. The prime…
Descriptors: Role, Cultural Background, Social Networks, Network Analysis