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Achieving the Dream, 2022
Gateway courses in English challenge students to strengthen skills in critical thinking, reading, grammar, and writing structure and strategies -- skills that also help build competency in comprehension and composition. They can also prove to be a particular challenge to many community college students. This case study examines the efforts at…
Descriptors: Remedial Instruction, Community Colleges, Critical Thinking, Thinking Skills
Kiliçkaya, Ferit – Computer Assisted Language Learning, 2015
This study aims to find out whether there are any statistically significant differences in participants' achievements on three different types of instruction: computer-based instruction, teacher-driven instruction, and teacher-driven grammar supported by computer-based instruction. Each type of instruction follows the deductive approach. The…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Second Language Learning, Second Language Instruction, Grammar
Gimeno, Ana, Ed. – European Association for Computer-Assisted Language Learning (EUROCALL), 2014
"The EUROCALL Review" is EUROCALL's open access online scientific journal. Regular sections include: (1) Reports on EUROCALL Special Interest Groups: up-to-date information on SIG activities; (2) Projects: reports on on-going CALL or CALL-related R&D projects; (3) Recommended websites: reports and reviews of examples of good practice…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Second Language Learning, Second Language Instruction, Grammar
Arulselvi, Evangelin – Journal on English Language Teaching, 2011
The present study is aimed at finding the effect of Instructional software program in the learning of grammar on the achievement of teacher training students of Namakkal District. Parallel group experimental method was adopted in this study. A sample of 80 students studying in the teacher training college were selected on the basis of their…
Descriptors: English (Second Language), Second Language Learning, Second Language Instruction, Courseware
Lafford, Barbara A.; Lafford, Peter A.; Sykes, Julie – CALICO Journal, 2007
Despite the problems presented by lexical errors in second language (L2) communication, most computer assisted language learning (CALL) programs tend to focus on the acquisition of grammar points rather than on the development of the L2 lexicon. In addition, CALL vocabulary tasks are typically limited in scope and mechanical in nature, covering…
Descriptors: Sociolinguistics, Psycholinguistics, Grammar, Cognitive Psychology

Higgins, John – ELT Journal, 1985
Describes a project begun as an attempt to see if it was possible to exchange meaningful messages in natural English with a machine and whether this could aid acquisition. The result is a group of dialog-stimulator programs which generate guestions, find answers to questions, obey commands, and assimilate new knowledge. (SED)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Simulation, Courseware, English (Second Language)

Smith, Gary – IALL Journal, 1997
Reviews the content of the courseware contained in "EXITO: Survival Spanish," noting that this course is divided into 10 chapters and contains material typically covered in a beginning Spanish course (e.g., vocabulary units including greetings, family members, time expressions, etc.). The primary strength of the EXITO program is that it is a…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Course Content, Courseware, Grammar

Ober, Scot – Journal of Education for Business, 1988
The author identified grammar and punctuation software suitable for secondary or postsecondary business students. Three programs--(1) Agreement of Subject and Verb, (2) Punctuation Review, and (3) English Achievement I--were field tested in a classroom setting. Student impressions of the programs are reported. (CH)
Descriptors: Business Education, Computer Assisted Instruction, Courseware, Grammar

McCarthy, Brian – On-Call, 1998
Discusses development of a long-term project to create a set of computer-assisted language learning materials that would enable beginner students of French to review core grammar points thoroughly, in manageable units, at their own pace, outside of the classroom, and free of direct teacher supervision. (Author/JL)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Courseware, French, Grammar

Sasaki, Yoshinori – On-Call, 1997
Reviews a commercial software package that was originally developed for English but can be adapted for use in Japanese. The approach here is the adaptation of a generic program to a specific instructional context, with the attendant benefits and limitations. (Author/JL)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software Evaluation, Courseware, Grammar

Imlah, W. G.; du Boulay, J. B. H. – System, 1985
Describes an attempt to build a computer-assisted language instruction program which can trap and comment on grammatical errors such as subject/verb agreement by a purely syntactic analysis, that is, without recourse to word meanings. The program aims to increase educational effectiveness and to reduce the number of separate stored answers.…
Descriptors: Artificial Intelligence, Computer Assisted Instruction, Courseware, Error Analysis (Language)

Hanson, LuEtt – Journalism Educator, 1990
Reviews research on and recommends the use of computer-assisted instruction for remediation of grammar and punctuation skills. Gives recommendations for journalism schools planning to begin such a program. Presents guidelines for suitable computer software and reviews appropriate and inappropriate software. (SR)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software Reviews, Computer Software Selection, Courseware

Hsu, Jing-Fong J.; And Others – Journal of Educational Computing Research, 1993
Discusses computer-based learning environments and presents results of empirical research on ESL (English-as-a-Second-Language) college students' work within a learning environment designed to help with elements of grammar. Topics addressed include illocutionary versus nonillocutionary natural language learning environments and correlations…
Descriptors: Attitude Measures, Computer Assisted Instruction, Correlation, Courseware
Malandain, Jean-Louis – Francais dans le Monde, 1990
The use of computer software to teach grammatical constructions faster by developing good linguistic "reflexes" is described. The program has three levels: choice of gender determiner; impact of the initial letter of the word on the determiner's form; and placement of adjectives. The program also provides reinforcement for speed of…
Descriptors: Adjectives, Computer Assisted Instruction, Courseware, Determiners (Languages)
New York City Board of Education, Brooklyn, NY. Div. of Computer Information Services. – 1989
This guide to the use of computer software in Spanish second language instruction contains a series of lesson plans based in part on software content. The topics covered by the lesson plans are common to Spanish level 1 and 2 courses, and are intended not as a sequential course but as a reference for teachers. All lessons involve computer use and…
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Computer Assisted Instruction, Copyrights, Courseware