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Oxford, Rebecca – 1994
This digest discusses second language learning strategies--specific actions, behaviors, steps, or techniques students used to improve their progress in apprehending, internalizing, and using the second language. The first section discusses characteristics of good language learners. The second section highlights research findings that suggest…
Descriptors: Classification, Classroom Techniques, Language Research, Learning Strategies
Cohen, Andrew – 2003
Students of foreign language are being encouraged to learn and use a broad range of language learning strategies that can be tapped throughout the learning process. This approach is based on the belief that learning will be facilitated by making students aware of the range of strategies from which they can choose during language learning and use.…
Descriptors: Guidelines, Learning Strategies, Program Design, Second Language Instruction
Anderson, Neil J. – 2002
This digest examines the role metacognition can play in the teaching and learning of a second language. Understanding and controlling cognitive processes may be one of the most essential skills that classroom teachers can help second language learners develop. Rather than focus students' attention solely on learning the language, second language…
Descriptors: Learning Processes, Learning Strategies, Metacognition, Second Language Instruction
Rodgers, Theodore S. – 2001
This paper gives an overview of 10 directions language teachers might take in the future. After providing background on the history of language teaching, language teaching methodology is defined and a distinction is made between methodologies and approaches. Next, the 10 scenarios are briefly described. They include the following: teacher/learner…
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Cognitive Style, Curriculum Development, Learning Strategies
Reilly, Tarey – 1988
Content-based ESL is a method that integrated English-as-a-second-language instruction with subject-matter instruction. The technique not only focuses on learning a second language, but on using that language as a medium to learn mathematics, science, social studies, and other academic subjects. Although this approach has been used for many years…
Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Elementary Secondary Education, English (Second Language), Language Skills
Sutman, Francis X.; Guzman, Ana – 1992
This paper, which considers effective science teaching and learning for limited English proficient (LEP) students in U.S. schools, is based on the assumption that science and English language can be effectively learned together without excessive emphasis on students' native language, although teachers and aides who have knowledge of LEP students'…
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Bilingual Education, Curriculum Development, Educational Change
Pufahl, Ingrid; Rhodes, Nancy C.; Christian, Donna – 2000
In an effort to inform foreign language teaching efforts in elementary and secondary schools in the United States, a small-scale, 3-month exploratory study was designed to collect information that would highlight what was most interesting and illuminating about foreign language education in various countries. Twenty-two educators from 19 countries…
Descriptors: Computer Uses in Education, Elementary Secondary Education, Foreign Countries, Inservice Teacher Education
Council for Exceptional Children, Reston, VA. – 1991
This "ERIC Flyer File" presents a collection of digests, minibibliographies, excerpts, and reprints on culturally and linguistically diverse exceptional learners. The collection of 18 items addresses 3 areas: assessment, curriculum and instruction, and parent involvement. The six resources on assessment focus on young Hispanic children…
Descriptors: Bilingual Students, Cultural Differences, Curriculum Development, Deafness
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Whyte, Kenneth J. – Canadian Journal of Native Education, 1986
Reviews research on effective teaching methods for teachers of American Indian and Metis students. Outlines factors inhibiting school success. Discusses learning style theories and language and cultural barriers. Summarizes effective methods, processes, context, structures, resources in four categories: classroom organization,…
Descriptors: American Indian Education, Canada Natives, Classroom Environment, Classroom Techniques