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Keh, Claudia L. – Guidelines: A Periodical for Classroom Language Teachers, 1988
Smith's approach to reading comprehension is used as the basis of an activity related to the Use of English Exam in Hong Kong. The eight-step activity is described and shown to combine sound reading theory with an academic, test-oriented syllabus. (3 references) (LB)
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, English (Second Language), Foreign Countries, Reading Comprehension
Honeyfield, John – Guidelines: A Periodical for Classroom Language Teachers, 1990
Self-instruction, more likely applied to adult learners, depended on the extent to which learners more or less consciously make decisions about aspects of the learning situation and control them. Issues of control are discussed and examples of relevant learning situations are offered, including group work and computer-assisted learning. (16…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Foreign Countries, Independent Study, Second Language Learning
Prabhu, N. S. – Guidelines: A Periodical for Classroom Language Teachers, 1989
It is argued that, although materials are an important form of support to language classroom activities, they also constitute a constraint that can undermine the value of those activities for the processes of learning. (three references) (LB)
Descriptors: Class Activities, Foreign Countries, Instructional Improvement, Instructional Materials
Cox, David P. – Guidelines: A Periodical for Classroom Language Teachers, 1989
Video has been readily adapted into the language teacher's materials repertoire but not as readily as it could be. Issues discussed include filming, the academic "talking head," reactions to audio and video presentations, editing, prerecorded activities and video exploitation techniques, and arguments against classroom video. (12 references) (LB)
Descriptors: Audiovisual Aids, Class Activities, Classroom Techniques, Foreign Countries
Hyland, Ken – Guidelines: A Periodical for Classroom Language Teachers, 1990
Some practical suggestions for using Computer-Assisted Language Learning (CALL) are presented to help teachers overcome difficulties with jargon and logistics. They cover selecting hardware, obtaining software (commercial and authoring), organizing resources, training, and implementation. (17 references) (LB)
Descriptors: Authoring Aids (Programing), Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software, Foreign Countries
Inman, Peter – Guidelines: A Periodical for Classroom Language Teachers, 1988
The need for uncomplicated and inexpensive language learning materials is noted, and several examples are described: "real items" such as the contents of a drawer; newspapers and magazines; and sets of instructions. Ways to use each in the classroom are discussed. (LB)
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Cost Effectiveness, Current Events, Foreign Countries
Wajnryb, Ruth – Guidelines: A Periodical for Classroom Language Teachers, 1988
In the Dictagloss method, a short text is read at normal speed to a class of learners who jot down familiar words as they listen. Students then gather in small groups to review and reconstruct a version of the text and then compare their version with that of other groups. Implications for creativity and memory are discussed. (three references) (LB)
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Creativity, Dictation, Foreign Countries
Zhiqian, Wu – Guidelines: A Periodical for Classroom Language Teachers, 1989
Ways that dictation helps students learn English as a Foreign Language are discussed. Varieties of dictation are included along with one teacher's experience using it in a Chinese university. (one reference) (LB)
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Dictation, English (Second Language), Foreign Countries
Brown, Dorothy F. – Guidelines: A Periodical for Classroom Language Teachers, 1988
A discussion of vocabulary development for intermediate and advanced students preparing for the Australian certification test for Teaching English as a Foreign Language focuses on nine areas: collocations, clines, clusters, cloze procedures, context, consultation or checking, cards, creativity, and guessing. (seven references) (LB)
Descriptors: Cloze Procedure, Context Clues, English (Second Language), Foreign Countries
