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Contracts versus the Commitment Process
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Bockman, John F.; Bockman, Valerie M. – Foreign Language Annals, 1973
Descriptors: Contracts, Curriculum Development, Educational Objectives, Individualized Instruction
Three Innovative Programs: Comparisons and Conclusions
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Berwald, Jean-Pierre – Foreign Language Annals, 1975
A survey using the Jakobovits 'foreign language attitude questionnaire' was conducted to determine the success of 3 new foreign language programs, one using multi-level grouping and two having individualized instruction. Each of the 3 schools in the study is described and the curricula contrasted. Individualized instruction proved generally more…
Descriptors: Attitudes, Classroom Techniques, Curriculum Development, Individualized Instruction
Learner-Centered Tasks in the Foreign Language Classroom.
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Thomson, Chihiro Kinoshita – Foreign Language Annals, 1992
Communicative language teaching and self-directed learning is discussed, followed by an introduction of an analytical framework for designing a task using Nunan's framework. A case study is reported from the National University of Singapore with 220 first-year Japanese language students. Suggestions are made for course and task designers. (12…
Descriptors: Case Studies, Communicative Competence (Languages), Curriculum Development, Foreign Countries
Look What They've Done to My Class, Ma!
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Hunter, H. Baird; Barr-Harrison, Pat – Foreign Language Annals, 1979
Multilevel foreign language classes are viewed as a challenge that can be met by a careful consideration of wise materials and equipment selection, group dynamics, individualized instruction, and curricular reorganization. (JB)
Descriptors: Class Activities, Class Organization, Classroom Techniques, Curriculum Development