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Mahmoud M. S. Abdallah – Online Submission, 2024
This research study explores the potential of a pedagogical model of self-regulated learning supported with Artificial Intelligence (AI) chatbots to enhance self-expression and reflective writing skills for novice EFL student teachers at Faculty of Education, Assiut University. The study adopted a pre-post quasi-experimental design, that starts…
Descriptors: Artificial Intelligence, Man Machine Systems, Natural Language Processing, Student Teachers
Soiferman, L. Karen – Online Submission, 2017
There has been increasing interest in both Canada and the United States in implementing all-day Kindergarten programs. Education policy makers stress the need for countries to take initiative in educating children so they are more successful once they begin their formal schooling process. But is a longer school day the only solution to the problem…
Descriptors: Kindergarten, School Schedules, Educational Benefits, Emergent Literacy
Muthiah, Rajendran – Online Submission, 2015
The purpose of the study is to assess the effect of computer games on the proficiency of the B.Ed teacher trainees in using the conventional expressions in conversations. The role of technology in language learning has made outdated, drills, grammatical explanations and translation of texts, and the focus is shifted to communication based…
Descriptors: Computer Games, Preservice Teachers, Language Proficiency, Technology Uses in Education
Ulum, Ömer Gökhan – Online Submission, 2015
Listening is clearly the weakest skill of EFL students who encounter different kinds of listening problems. It is the most underestimated skill in EFL context, though. This study seeks to examine the listening problems faced by a group of first year university students whose English proficiency level is elementary. 50 EFL students from three…
Descriptors: Listening Skills, English (Second Language), Second Language Learning, Second Language Instruction
Al-Jarf, Reima – Online Submission, 2014
Many translation students feel that their English is inadequate and are unhappy with their proficiency level and the grades they get in their English courses. They feel that course materials and class activities are insufficient for developing their listening, speaking, reading and writing skills. The article proposes a model of a self-study…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Second Language Learning, English (Second Language), Translation
Yaman, Ismail – Online Submission, 2014
Developing speaking skills constitutes the key stage for language learners. Considering the remarkable differences between ESL and EFL students, the likelihood for language learners in many EFL settings to face the barbed wires placed on the road to speaking proficiency is far greater compared with ESL learners. The primary reason behind this…
Descriptors: English (Second Language), Second Language Learning, Second Language Instruction, Student Attitudes
Solak, Ekrem – Online Submission, 2013
Turkish Armed Forces have been participating in joint missions together with other nations for decades. Since English is the medium of instruction in these missions, participating members should have NATO Standards in terms of language proficiency levels in four skills. Therefore, this study aims to specify personnel's views and their language…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Armed Forces, Language Proficiency, Second Language Learning