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Byun, Tara McAllister; Hitchcock, Elaine R.; Ferron, John – Journal of Speech, Language, and Hearing Research, 2017
Purpose: Single-case experimental designs are widely used to study interventions for communication disorders. Traditionally, single-case experiments follow a response-guided approach, where design decisions during the study are based on participants' observed patterns of behavior. However, this approach has been criticized for its high rate of…
Descriptors: Communication Disorders, Error Correction, Error Analysis (Language), Intervention
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Harper, Felicity; Green, Hannelore; Fernandez-Toro, María – Language Learning Journal, 2018
Written assessment--in both its senses as assessment of student writing and as written feedback on the task--is an essential part of the learning journey in foreign language learning; and at our distance-learning institution it is one of the main teaching strategies in the communication between tutors and students. In this research project, we…
Descriptors: Tutorial Programs, Computer Mediated Communication, Electronic Learning, Visual Aids
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Bodé, Nicholas E.; Caron, Jeanette; Flynn, Alison B. – Chemistry Education Research and Practice, 2016
Skill in organic chemistry nomenclature is fundamental for communicating more complex concepts. Interpreting and using functional group names is particularly important. With nomenclature101.com, students can create tailored interactive quizzes according to their learning needs; the tool is free and available in English and French. The present…
Descriptors: Student Evaluation, Achievement Gains, Organic Chemistry, Intermode Differences
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O'Sullivan, Timothy P.; Hargaden, Gra´inne C. – Journal of Chemical Education, 2014
This article describes the development and implementation of an open-access organic chemistry question bank for online tutorials and assessments at University College Cork and Dublin Institute of Technology. SOCOT (structure-based organic chemistry online tutorials) may be used to supplement traditional small-group tutorials, thereby allowing…
Descriptors: Organic Chemistry, Tutorial Programs, Online Courses, Error Correction
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Olson, Peter C. – Reading Improvement, 2011
This study attempted to determine whether giving lower performing tutors preferential instruction over their higher performing tutees before they engage in peer tutoring sessions may help increase the reading achievement for these lower performing tutors. The preferential instruction consisted of giving adult-delivered instruction in a targeted…
Descriptors: Expertise, Video Technology, Reading Difficulties, Reading Fluency
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Cogie, Jane; Strain, Kim; Lorinskas, Sharon – Writing Center Journal, 1999
Describes how one writing center with many English-as-a-Second-Language (ESL) students has integrated the "cultural informant" role of tutors with their role of teaching self-editing strategies. Reviews the process of introducing ESL students to use of a learner's dictionary, minimal marking, and error logs. Offers examples of using these…
Descriptors: Class Activities, English (Second Language), Error Correction, Higher Education
Soule-Susbielles, Nicole – Francais dans le Monde, 1992
A tutorial program in English as a Second Language, in which the tutors were prospective teachers, is described and evaluated for general procedure, scheduling, teacher-student contact, use of instructional materials, oral practice, error correction strategy, and student attitudes and performance. (MSE)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Educational Strategies, English (Second Language), Error Correction