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Macalister, John – System: An International Journal of Educational Technology and Applied Linguistics, 2012
Needs analysis plays an important role in curriculum design. In particular, needs analysis largely determines the goal and content of the course being designed. When selecting among the many tools available to analyze needs the course designer must consider practicality as well as validity and reliability. In this paper, I report on the novel use…
Descriptors: Curriculum Design, Semiskilled Workers, Foreign Countries, English (Second Language)
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Brantmeier, Cindy; Vanderplank, Robert; Strube, Michael – System: An International Journal of Educational Technology and Applied Linguistics, 2012
In an investigation with advanced language learners, Brantmeier [Brantmeier, C., 2006. "Advanced L2 learners and reading placement: self-assessment, computer based testing, and subsequent performance." "System" 34 (1), 15-35.] reports that self-assessment (SA) of second language (L2) reading ability, when measured with self-rated scales, is not an…
Descriptors: Reading Comprehension, Advanced Students, Self Evaluation (Individuals), Second Language Learning
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Shortall, Terry; Evans, David – System: An International Journal of Educational Technology and Applied Linguistics, 2005
This paper looks at the demographic distribution of campus and distance students of an MA TEFL/TESL course offered by a British University. An examination of the mother tongue of all students between 1994 and 2003 shows that non-native speakers on campus have increased from 60% to 90%. At the same time, native speaker campus students have…
Descriptors: Course Content, Foreign Countries, Teaching Experience, Native Speakers