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Farahanynia, Mahsa; Khatib, Mohammad – Language Learning Journal, 2022
This study investigates the impact on L2 oral performance of participatory structure of strategic planning (individual vs. collaborative pair planning) and task complexity (simple vs. complex tasks) defined according to the number of elements involved. It also explores individual and collaborative planners' planning behaviours prior to simple vs.…
Descriptors: Oral Language, Language Processing, Psycholinguistics, Accuracy
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Mahvelati, Elaheh Hamed – Advances in Language and Literary Studies, 2019
The need for integrating collocations into English language syllabuses in order to enhance EFL/ESL learners' language accuracy and fluency has been emphasized by a great number of researchers and scholars. Given this, finding viable collocation teaching methods has become the focal center of some specialists' interest. This has led into the…
Descriptors: Phrase Structure, English (Second Language), Second Language Learning, Second Language Instruction
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Andiliou, Andria; Murphy, P. Karen – Frontline Learning Research, 2014
Creative problem solving which results in novel and effective ideas or products is most advanced when learners can analyze, evaluate, and refine their ideas to improve creative solutions. The purpose of this investigation was to examine creative problem solving performance in undergraduate students and determine the tasks that support critical…
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Persuasive Discourse, Student Attitudes, Teacher Role
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Wei, Liew Tze; Sazilah, Salam – Journal of Interactive Learning Research, 2012
This study investigated the effects of visual cues in multiple external representations (MER) environment on the learning performance of novices' program comprehension. Program codes and flowchart diagrams were used as dual representations in multimedia environment to deliver lessons on C-Programming. 17 field independent participants and 16 field…
Descriptors: Programming, Multimedia Materials, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Science Education
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Ge, Xun; Hardre, Patricia L. – Learning Environments Research, 2010
A major challenge for learning theories is to illuminate how particular kinds of learning experiences and environments promote the development of expertise. Research has been conducted into novice-expert differences in various domains, but few studies have examined the processes involved in learners' expertise development. In an attempt to…
Descriptors: Feedback (Response), Learning Theories, Graduate Students, Instructional Design
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Sparks, Richard L.; Ganschow, Leonore – Modern Language Journal, 1993
A discussion of the Linguistic Coding Deficit Hypothesis presents an overview of the theory; describes five prototypes of second-language learners, each illustrated by a distinct language processing profile; and examines how the ability to identify prototypes can help teachers interpret student difficulties and design instruction to address them.…
Descriptors: Case Studies, Classification, Cognitive Style, Comparative Analysis
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Meyer, Katrina A. – T.H.E. Journal, 2003
Discusses studies that investigated the impact of the Web on student learning and compared Web-based with traditional courses. Focuses on individual differences, including gender differences and generational differences; instructional design, including interaction and electronic learning communities; and skills that are enhanced by online…
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Conventional Instruction, Critical Thinking, Gender Issues
Riddle, Joy – 1992
A study will be conducted to determine if the learning style of field dependence/independence has any effect on the cognitive outcomes and attitudes of students in a distance education class. The instructional strategies of group and individual learning will be compared to see which one results in greater learning and which one students prefer and…
Descriptors: Aptitude Treatment Interaction, Attitude Change, Cognitive Style, Comparative Analysis