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Council for Cultural Cooperation, Strasbourg (France). – 1978
An editorial and articles are presented on a European unit/credit system for modern language learning by adults. The contents are as follows: "A European Unit Credit System" by J. L. M. Trim; "The Analysis of Language Needs: Illusion--Pretext--Necessity" by Rene Richterich; "Learning a Language Is Learning to Communicate" by D. A. Wilkins; "The…
Descriptors: Adult Students, Communicative Competence (Languages), Educational Assessment, Educational Objectives
Download full textInformationsschrift zur Lehrerbildung, Lehrerfortbildung und Padagogischen Weiterbildung, 1995
This journal issue offers six articles all on the theme of French and English foreign language learning in German elementary Schools: "Foreign Language Learning in the Elementary School: A Beginning" (Hartmut Breitkreuz); "Thoughts on the Commencement of Foreign Language Learning in the Elementary School" (Gundi Gompf);…
Descriptors: Athletics, Educational Objectives, Elementary Education, English (Second Language)
Jarvis, Gilbert A.; Adams, Shirley J. – 1979
This introduction to second language program evaluation begins with a rationale outlining the major issues involved in program evaluation. Procedures for evaluation are described, and examples are offered of goal statements, sub-goal statements, curriculum objectives, and learning objectives. Guidelines for judging a statement of aims are listed.…
Descriptors: Classroom Observation Techniques, Data Analysis, Data Collection, Educational Objectives
Duda, R. – 1979
The recent development of the communicative approach to foreign language instruction has been accompanied by many methodological applications, most of which have revolved around an authentic use of discourse. This evolution in language instruction presents some problems, especially when communicative competence is interpreted too narrowly. Some…
Descriptors: Communication Skills, Communicative Competence (Languages), Educational Objectives, Experiential Learning
Lukacs, Judith, Ed. – 1985
Three articles discuss aspects of current foreign language instruction in Hungary. "Foreign Languages in Hungarian Schools Today" (Karoly Fulop) surveys the current status of second language instruction, the developments made since reforms were recommended in 1972 and 1979, and possible directions for further development. It looks first…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Difficulty Level, Educational Objectives, Elementary Secondary Education
Borga, Charlotte, Ed. – 1978
This issue contains five articles on aspects of bilingualism and bilingual education, as well as documentation on the "Centre Mondial d'Information sur l'Education Bilingue" (CMIEB). The introductory article presents reasons for being able to communicate in more than one language in the world as it is today, and proposes that bilingual education…
Descriptors: Bilingual Education, Bilingualism, Communicative Competence (Languages), Cross Cultural Training
Dialog on Language Instruction, 1987
This document consists of the two issues of "Dialog on Language Instruction" (DLI) published during 1987. The following articles appear in these issues of this "occasional" internal publication: "Foreign Language Technology in the 21st Century" (Frank Otto); "Cultural Distance and the Foreign Language…
Descriptors: Class Activities, Classroom Environment, Classroom Techniques, Communicative Competence (Languages)
Woodward, Tessa, Ed. – Teacher Trainer, 1993
This document consists of the three issues of "The Teacher Trainer" published in 1993. Articles include: "Why I Left an RSA Diploma Course"; "Two Anxiety Dreams Experienced During the RSA Diploma in TEFLA Course"; "Why Do an RSA Diploma Training Course?"; "Training for Medical General Practice:…
Descriptors: Class Activities, Classroom Techniques, Educational Objectives, Educational Strategies
Holmes, Madelyn, Ed. – Basic Education, 1997
Articles on second language education include: "Foreign Languages in Schools" (Madelyn Holmes), an overview of the benefits of language instruction in elementary and secondary education; "Japanese across the Miles" (Elizabeth Reiken), describing a high school distance learning program in Japanese; "Teaching Spanish as a Community Service" (Rita A.…
Descriptors: Academic Standards, Communication Skills, Cultural Education, Distance Education
Volunteer Voice, 1994
This document consists of the four issues of this newsletter issued for Volume XI. The Fall 1993 issue contains an article on talk time role playing, language evaluation activities (dictation, writing, and speaking exercises), and the outline of a cultural awareness session. A special unnumbered "Bibliography Issue", also dated Fall 1993, includes…
Descriptors: Acculturation, Cultural Awareness, Educational Objectives, English (Second Language)
ERIC Clearinghouse on Reading and Communication Skills, Urbana, IL. – 1981
This collection of abstracts is part of a continuing series providing information on recent doctoral dissertations. The 23 titles deal with a variety of topics, including the following: (1) the effects of bibliotherapy on children's perception of the physically disabled, (2) factors related to spelling readiness, (3) parental role in children…
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Bibliotherapy, Creative Dramatics, Disabilities
Ascher, Carol; Flaxman, Erwin – ERIC/CUE Trends and Issues, 1985
Although the general thrust of recent education reports and studies--to strengthen the academic quality of secondary education--has been salutary, efforts fall short of giving clear direction for school improvement in a number of areas particularly important to urban school superintendents. The reports fail to recognize the unique context of urban…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Curriculum Development, Educational Finance, Educational Improvement
Gaustad, Joan – OSSC Bulletin, 1992
Nongraded education is the practice of teaching children of different ages and ability levels together in the same classroom, without dividing them or the curriculum into steps labeled by "grade" designations. Children progress along the continuum from easier to more difficult material at their own, varying rates of speed. Interest in nongraded…
Descriptors: Cognitive Style, Developmentally Appropriate Practices, Educational Objectives, Educational Trends
EFF Voice, 2001
This newsletter reports on the activities of Equipped for the Future (EFF), which is a National Institute for Literacy (NIFL) initiative that develops content standards to ensure that every adult can gain the knowledge and skills needed to fulfill real-world responsibilities as workers, parents, and citizens. A message from the NIFL…
Descriptors: Academic Standards, Accountability, Adult Basic Education, Adult Development
