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Little, Greta D.; Sanders, Sara L. – Guidelines, 1992
A Language Learning Experience course is described that includes authentic classroom context, hands-on participation, observation, and reflection/discussion, as well as a new dimension: focus on the language learners and their responses. As part of teacher education, it goes beyond the traditional diary studies. (Contains 18 references.) (LB)
Descriptors: Cooperation, Course Descriptions, Foreign Countries, Interaction
Jacobs, George – Guidelines, 1993
The practice of supplementing language textbooks with input from students is recommended as a way to increase learner understanding and motivation. Several general language learning activities adapted to contain an environmental theme are described. It is suggested that the environmental theme helps promote lifelong learning. (Contains 15…
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Cooperative Learning, Environmental Education, Foreign Countries
Ito, Harumi – Guidelines, 1993
Current newspaper articles are used in the form of a weekly short quiz in advanced English reading classes at Nara University of Education. The quiz focuses on the articles' immediacy as a motivating factor for Japanese students who have lost some motivation after passing the university entrance examinations. (Contains seven references.) (LB)
Descriptors: English (Second Language), Foreign Countries, Higher Education, Language Teachers
