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Kristen Secora; Marissa Ramos; Brittany Lee; Cheryl L. Shahan – Odyssey: New Directions in Deaf Education, 2024
Young children do not develop language skills by studying grammar and rules for forming sentences. Children's brains are wired to acquire language naturally; all they need is exposure. Many opportunities for language learning are lost to deaf children if they are not surrounded by other signers. In fact, the loss can be so severe that deaf and…
Descriptors: Young Children, Language Acquisition, Deafness, Hearing Impairments
Kittichai Nilubol; Pragasit Sitthitikul – PASAA: Journal of Language Teaching and Learning in Thailand, 2023
Gamification is a controversial topic in the field of education, with both proponents and opponents. However, what exactly gamification is and why it has become popular are worth exploring. This academic article first defines the terms "game" and "gamification" in order to differentiate them. Next, the article provides core…
Descriptors: Gamification, Teaching Methods, Games, Game Based Learning
Tomáš Kos – TESL-EJ, 2024
Peer collaboration benefits second language (L2) learning and is a cornerstone of effective classroom instruction. It is, therefore, essential for teachers to consider how tasks work to promote peer collaboration and thus maximize learning. These considerations concern the task type, a task's inherent characteristics, and possible ways of task…
Descriptors: Peer Relationship, Cooperative Learning, Second Language Learning, Language Acquisition
Colleen Lee Smith – ProQuest LLC, 2023
The nature of this research study examines the relationship between text-talking and writing skills used by American Sign Language (ASL) and English speakers. When given ample opportunity to text-talk in academic settings, it is likely that students will improve their expressive communication and writing skills. The main research question asks:…
Descriptors: Grade 5, Elementary School Students, American Sign Language, Writing Skills
Hadley, Elizabeth Burke; Newman, Katherine Mackay; Kim, Eun Sook – Early Education and Development, 2023
Research Findings: The present study investigates both the proximal processes and contextual influences on children's oral language development in preschool. We examine whether teacher language practices vary across activity settings and program type, which teacher language practices predict children's oral language skills, and potential…
Descriptors: Preschool Education, Context Effect, Oral Language, Language Acquisition
Jacqueline Zammit – Computer Assisted Language Learning, 2024
With the advancement of educational technologies, computer-assisted language learning (CALL) tools, like online dictionaries, are essential for acquiring a second language, especially new vocabulary. There has been no empirical focus on the usage of "Gabra" online dictionary in learning Maltese, with a specific focus on international…
Descriptors: Dictionaries, Computer Assisted Instruction, Language Acquisition, Second Language Learning
Kristin Lems; Tenena M. Soro; Gareth Charles – Guilford Press, 2024
Now in a revised and expanded third edition, this established course text and teacher guide explores the processes involved in second-language acquisition and translates the research into practical instructional strategies for PreK-12. Engaging classroom vignettes and personal reflections from the authors and other seasoned educators bring the…
Descriptors: Second Language Learning, Second Language Instruction, Multilingualism, Bilingual Students
Lynette Gross – ProQuest LLC, 2024
The purpose of this qualitative descriptive study was to explore how kindergarten through third--grade public school educators in diverse classrooms described the influence and challenges of multicultural teaching strategies, with a focus on content integration and knowledge construction, on learners' English language acquisition in Arizona. Two…
Descriptors: Cultural Pluralism, Educational Strategies, Diversity (Institutional), Teacher Attitudes
Sumanth, P.; Ravi, Sunil Kumar; Abhishek, B. P. – Journal of Language and Linguistic Studies, 2022
Language is a major tool for an individual to communicate. The phonological & morpho-syntactic components are involved in functions of language processing & executions. Case marker is one of the morpho-syntatic feature, which describes the abstract meaning of the grammatical components of nouns & verbs and in formation of meaningful…
Descriptors: Dravidian Languages, Phonology, Morphology (Languages), Language Processing
Subrata Bhowmik – TESL Canada Journal, 2022
Writing is an important literacy skill for K-12 students' academic success. For English as a Second Language (ESL) children, developing writing skills involves both learning English and learning to write. This makes ESL writing instruction challenging as teachers have to strike a balance between teaching writing as a literacy skill and as a tool…
Descriptors: Writing Instruction, English (Second Language), Second Language Learning, Writing Skills
Emanuelle Silva-Chelles; Natalia Viana; Fernanda Mata; Julia Lopes-Silva – Review of Education, 2025
Family literacy interventions, encompassing both meaning- and code-based activities, have generally demonstrated positive outcomes in fostering children's literacy and oral language skills. Despite the overall positive impact, the effectiveness of these interventions varies, and the distinction between the specific mechanisms underlying each…
Descriptors: Family Literacy, Literacy Education, Parents as Teachers, Home Programs
Wuri Prima Kusumastuti – ProQuest LLC, 2024
The field of autonomous language learning in second language acquisition has experienced significant growth since its introduction by Holec in the 1980s. Several studies have explored how to promote learning autonomy in various spaces, including online learning environments. However, research related to autonomous language learning in online…
Descriptors: Personal Autonomy, Social Media, Second Language Learning, Language Acquisition
Moneera Abdulaziz Alsubaihi – ProQuest LLC, 2024
Societies are increasingly aware of the need to connect and communicate globally. Thus, navigating diverse cultural contexts becomes critical, which necessitates intercultural competence--the skill of effective communication and understanding across cultures. As the digital age reshapes our interactions, online learning platforms have emerged as…
Descriptors: Electronic Learning, Language Acquisition, Learning Activities, Intercultural Communication
Marchman, Virginia A.; Bermúdez, Vanessa N.; Bang, Janet Y.; Fernald, Anne – Developmental Science, 2020
Many Latino children in the U.S. speak primarily Spanish at home with few opportunities for exposure to English before entering school. For monolingual children, the strongest early predictor of later school success is oral language skill developed before kindergarten. Less is known about how early oral language skills support later learning in…
Descriptors: Hispanic American Students, Vocabulary Development, English (Second Language), Second Language Learning
Janet Vuolo; Allison Kinross; Katlyn DeHart – Journal of Speech, Language, and Hearing Research, 2023
Purpose: Rhythm is one procedural mechanism that underlies language and motor skill acquisition and has been implicated in children with childhood apraxia of speech (CAS). The purpose of this study is to investigate manual rhythmic sequencing skills in children with a history of or current CAS (hx/CAS) compared to children with typical development…
Descriptors: Children, Language Acquisition, Psychomotor Skills, Speech Impairments