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Poedjiastutie, Dwi; Oliver, Rhonda – English Language Teaching, 2017
Needs analysis is not new in education or academic circles. Many scholars and educators in different parts of the world see this approach as a valuable tool for program development and review as it is a mechanism that can be used to link the students' present academic learning with their future needs. This is also true with respect to language…
Descriptors: Needs Assessment, Educational Needs, Mixed Methods Research, Language Proficiency
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Gonca, Altmisdort – Educational Research and Reviews, 2016
This study investigates the relationship of second language (L2) writing skills proficiency with the first language (L1) writing skills, in light of the language transfer. The study aims to analyze the positive effects of L2 writing proficiency on L1 writing proficiency. Forty native Turkish-speaking university students participated in the study.…
Descriptors: Writing Skills, Skill Development, Second Language Programs, Language Proficiency
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Kitchakarn, Orachorn – Turkish Online Journal of Educational Technology - TOJET, 2016
Social media like Facebook has been used for teaching and learning for quite some time. Since it allows for better participation in the learning activities, a fundamental English course at a private university integrated Facebook as a learning platform making it possible for students to do self-study, exchange ideas, give comments, and submit the…
Descriptors: Social Media, Student Attitudes, Learning Strategies, Language Acquisition
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Andrade, Maureen Snow – International Journal of Multicultural Education, 2011
As universities in English-speaking countries recruit and enroll international students, a variety of forms of support are typically offered on and off campus to help students make a successful transition. The most common challenges for nonnative English-speaking international students are linguistic and cultural. In spite of meeting English…
Descriptors: Outreach Programs, English Language Learners, Cross Cultural Training, Language Proficiency
Alberta Dept. of Education, Edmonton. Language Services Branch. – 1992
This curriculum guide outlines a program designed for Cree high school students in Alberta, Canada to study their Native language and culture. The curriculum is also appropriate for non-Native students. The first part of the guide, concerning philosophy and rationale, discusses the history of the Cree language and culture, stressing the importance…
Descriptors: American Indian Education, American Indian Studies, Cree, Cultural Education
Alberta Dept. of Education, Edmonton. Language Services Branch. – 1991
This curriculum guide outlines a program designed for Blackfoot students to study their Native language and culture. The curriculum is also appropriate for non-Native students. The guide outlines general learner expectations, including: (1) acquiring basic communication skills in the Blackfoot language; (2) developing cultural sensitivity and…
Descriptors: American Indian Education, American Indian Languages, American Indian Studies, Bilingual Instructional Materials
Alberta Dept. of Education, Edmonton. Language Services Branch. – 1992
This curriculum guide outlines a program designed for Blackfoot high school students in Alberta, Canada to study their Native language and culture. The curriculum is also appropriate for non-Native students. The guide discusses the history of the Blackfoot language and culture, stressing the preservation of Native culture through language. The…
Descriptors: American Indian Education, American Indian Languages, American Indian Studies, Cultural Education