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'Just Accept Each Other, While the Rest of the World Doesn't' --Teachers' Reflections on Multilingual Education
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Duarte, Joana; Günther-van der Meij, Mirjam – Language and Education, 2022
Research suggests that in linguistically and socially diverse classrooms, teachers should draw on their students' multilingual repertoires. Although several approaches to use students' home languages exist, the accessibility of this knowledge among teachers is still limited. Recently, a holistic approach has been put forward to address the needs…
Descriptors: Multilingualism, Student Diversity, Second Language Learning, Second Language Instruction
Language Learning Effects through the Integration of Synchronous Online Communication: The Case of Video Communication and Second Life
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Canto, Silvia; Jauregi Ondarra, Kristi – Language Learning in Higher Education, 2017
This article attempts to shed some light on the possible learning benefits for language acquisition and intercultural development of authentic social interaction with expert peers through computer mediated communication (CMC) tools. The environments used in this study are video communication and the 3D virtual world "Second Life." For…
Descriptors: Second Language Learning, Second Language Instruction, Qualitative Research, Control Groups
Career Conversations in Vocational Schools
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Mittendorff, Kariene; den Brok, Perry; Beijaard, Douwe – British Journal of Guidance & Counselling, 2010
The purpose of this study was to examine career conversations between teachers and students in competence-based vocational education in the Netherlands. A total of 32 career conversations were observed and analysed with respect to four elements: content, teacher activities, student activities and relationship. Results showed that career…
Descriptors: Speech Communication, Foreign Countries, Career Guidance, Teacher Student Relationship