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Processing Instruction and Dictogloss: A Study on Object Pronouns and Word Order in Spanish
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VanPatten, Bill; Inclezan, Daniela; Salazar, Hilda; Farley, Andrew P. – Foreign Language Annals, 2009
In the current study, we present the findings of an experiment with 108 participants of Spanish as a second language in which we compared the effects of dictogloss (DG) and processing instruction (PI) and compared both sets of effects to a control group. Our findings do not support the results of a recent study, Qin (2008). In that study, DG and…
Descriptors: Control Groups, Language Processing, Word Order, Spanish
One Right Way, Intercultural Participation, and Language Learning Anxiety: A Qualitative Analysis of Adult Online Heritage and Nonheritage Language Learners
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Coryell, Joellen E.; Clark, M. Carolyn – Foreign Language Annals, 2009
This study investigated self-assessed anxious learners who enrolled in online Spanish courses to determine if their anxiety was mediated by the lack of face-to-face (F2F) and other synchronous learning interactions. Participants were enrolled in courses at two postsecondary institutions located in south-central Texas. Narrative analysis was used…
Descriptors: Electronic Learning, Online Courses, Spanish, Anxiety
Language Placement Exams for Heritage Speakers of Spanish: Learning from Students' Mistakes
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Fairclough, Marta – Foreign Language Annals, 2006
Student admission into heritage language programs is usually determined by locally designed placement exams. However, there are no norms to guide language teaching professionals in the assessment of this student population. This study looks at placement exams completed by heritage learners of Spanish at the University of Houston. The…
Descriptors: Student Placement, Heritage Education, Second Language Instruction, Teaching Methods
The Use of Portfolios for In-service Teacher Assessment: A Case Study of Foreign Language Middle-School Teachers in Texas.
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Moore, Zena; Bond, Nathan – Foreign Language Annals, 2002
Chronicled efforts of foreign language middle school teachers as they developed professional portfolios. Investigates what happens when teachers build a professional portfolio as an alternative to a state appraisal system. Findings point to the importance of administrative and collegial support for successful professional portfolio development.…
Descriptors: Case Studies, Language Teachers, Middle Schools, Portfolios (Background Materials)
Testing How Well Foreign Language Teachers Speak: A State Mandate.
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Hiple, David V.; Manley, Joan H. – Foreign Language Annals, 1987
Reports on a 3-year project, conducted by the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL), the Texas Education Agency, the Texas Foreign Language Association, and the University of Texas, to help establish an oral proficiency requirement based on the ACTFL guidelines for certification of new foreign language teachers. (Author/CB)
Descriptors: Beginning Teachers, Communicative Competence (Languages), Educational Cooperation, Evaluation Criteria
Classroom Management for Teachers of Japanese and Other Foreign Languages
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Horwitz, Elaine K. – Foreign Language Annals, 2005
This article describes the classroom management component of the Professional Development of Japanese Teachers of Texas (PDJT), a certification program for teachers of Japanese. In addition, it offers suggestions in classroom management for teachers of Japanese and other foreign languages as well as guidance for teacher trainers to help new…
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Japanese, Language Teachers, Second Language Instruction
Germany in Texas: One Approach to Cultural Education
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Smith, Terry L. – Foreign Language Annals, 1978
Describes a seminar held in Texas in which German teachers at all levels attended lectures and discussions on contemporary German culture and became acquainted with German citizens. (Author/KM)
Descriptors: Cultural Education, Cultural Exchange, Culture, Culture Contact
The Foreign Language Teacher: Background and Attitudes
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Elmquist, Anne M. – Foreign Language Annals, 1973
Descriptors: Educational Objectives, High Schools, Language Laboratories, Language Teachers