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Doolan, Stephen M. – CATESOL Journal, 2011
"Generation 1.5" is a term being used to describe a type of second language (L2) long-term U.S. resident who may demonstrate persistent language-related challenges (Roberge, Siegel, & Harklau, 2009). Among the difficulties commonly noted with Generation 1.5 students are problems in controlling the academic register expected in…
Descriptors: Writing (Composition), English (Second Language), Second Language Learning, Academic Discourse
Parer, Michael S. – 1988
A study was conducted to examine the relationships of four areas of textual design factors that are relevant to external students' learning as they use their course study guides: the micro and macro textual features, the linguistics, and the instructional design elements. Twelve external students from two units at the Gippsland Institute were…
Descriptors: Advance Organizers, Comprehension, Distance Education, External Degree Programs
Lewin, Beverly A. – 1992
Schemata based notions need not replace, but should be reflected in, product-centered reading tests. The contributions of schema theory to the psycholinguistic model of reading has been thoroughly reviewed. Schemata-based reading tests provide several advantages: (1) they engage the appropriate conceptual processes for the student which frees the…
Descriptors: Cognitive Structures, College English, Educational Needs, English (Second Language)