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Download full textDe Bevoise, Wynn – R & D Perspectives, 1984
Research in the fields of education, linguistics, psychology, sociology, philosophy, politics, anthropology, rhetoric, and computer science has yielded a large body of knowledge about how language is produced and used in different types of communication, how language systems affect conceptual frameworks, and how language competence contributes to…
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Educational Philosophy, Educational Strategies, English Instruction
Cora, Maria, Ed. – Adventures in Assessment, 2003
Articles in this volume include the following: "Assessment Challenges in Supported Distance Learning: How the ABE Distance Learning Project Is Implementing the Massachusetts ABE Assessment Policies and Procedures" (Roger Hooper); "The NIFL LINCS Assessment Special Collection" (Dianna Baycich, Tim Ponder); "Making Sense of…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Literacy, Annotated Bibliographies, Distance Education
Peer reviewedSaville-Troike, Muriel – Focus, 1991
The role of language development is discussed and some basic questions are raised about the need for special assessment instruments for limited English proficient (LEP) students. The extent to which positive transfer takes place across languages is noted and related to successful functioning of LEP students and school settings. The concept of…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Comparative Analysis, Elementary Secondary Education, English (Second Language)
Simmons, Alison, Ed. – Adventures in Assessment, 2000
In this volume of "Adventures in Assessment," an annual literacy education journal, teachers and practitioners write about their experiences with standards-based reform initiatives at the state and national levels. The following seven articles are included: "What Makes a Good Teacher?" (Marie F. Hassett); "Successful…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Literacy, Curriculum Development, Educational Assessment
PDF pending restorationSmalley, Alan, Ed. – Francophonie: The French Journal of the Association for Language Learning, 1997
This journal focuses on the teaching and learning of French. Selected titles in this volume include the following: "Practical Ideas for Teaching Reluctant Learners in Key Stage 4"; "Learning to Count in French"; "Oh No! The Target Language . . . !""French and the English 'Invasion'"; "The Sounds of…
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, College Students, Computer Uses in Education, Cultural Education
PDF pending restorationBrien, Alistair, Ed. – German Teaching: The German Journal of the Association for Language Learning, 1997
This journal focuses on teaching and learning German as a foreign language. Selected articles include the following: "Give Students Autonomy!" German in Great Britain"; "Open Access and Listening Skills"; "Communication with Computers"; "The Quest for Fluency and Accuracy"; "Binational Problem…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Classroom Techniques, College Students, Computer Uses in Education
Anivan, Sarinee, Ed. – 1991
Papers on aspects of second language program evaluation include the following: "The Role of Language Testing in Language Program Evaluation" (Adrian Palmer); "Defining an Appropriate Role for Language Tests in Intensive English Language Programs" (Margaret Des Brisay, Doreen Ready); "Principles and Practice in an…
Descriptors: Curriculum Evaluation, Elementary Secondary Education, English for Academic Purposes, English (Second Language)
PDF pending restorationHollyman, John, Ed.; Turk, Phil, Ed. – Vida Hispanica: The Spanish and Portuguese Journal of the Association for Language Learning, 1997
This journal focuses on the learning and teaching of Spanish and Portuguese. Selected articles include the following: "Word Associations in Spanish"; "A Woman of Substance? The Role of Andrea in Nada"; "Spanish for Business"; "Subtitles as a Teaching Technique"; "The Writing Workshop";…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Business Communication, Classroom Techniques, College Students
Ho, Kwok Keung, Ed. – New Horizons in Education, 2002
These two issues include articles under the following headings: themes in education, curriculum and instruction, and theories, practicals, and experiences. The first issue includes: "Parent Participation: The Implications of a Complaint Case" (Ping Man Wong and Antony Yuk Cheung Chan); "Education for New Arrivals and Multicultural…
Descriptors: Bilingual Education, Cantonese, Childrens Literature, Chinese
Bartrum, Anna, Ed.; Wilkin, Andrew, Ed. – Tuttitalia: The Italian Journal of the Association for Language Learning, 1997
This journal focuses on the learning and teaching of Italian as a foreign language. Selected articles include the following: "Immigrant Women in Bologna: Themes and Problems"; "But Those Cursed Accents: Where Did They Go?"; "Modern Languages in the Primary School: The Scottish Experience"; "Suggested Strategies…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Classroom Techniques, College Students, Communicative Competence (Languages)
Woodward, Tessa, Ed. – Teacher Trainer, 1994
This document consists of the three issues of the journal "The Teacher Trainer" published in 1994. This journal is designed for those interested in modern language teacher training. It makes use of a variety of formats: article, letter, comment, quotation, cartoon, interview, spoof, Haiku ideas. Typical article topics during 1994…
Descriptors: Adult Learning, Classroom Observation Techniques, Classroom Techniques, Computer Oriented Programs
