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Direct linkGarcia-Amaya, Lorenzo; Cintron-Valentin, Myrna C. – Modern Language Journal, 2021
As second language (L2) research adapts to the dynamics of multimodal instruction, researchers are exploring the role of captioning and textual enhancement (TE) on learner development. The present experiment assesses the differential effects of textually enhanced captions on learners' elicited imitation of L2 Spanish grammar. Twenty-eight…
Descriptors: Grammar, Second Language Learning, Second Language Instruction, Morphemes
Plonsky, Luke; Marsden, Emma; Crowther, Dustin; Gass, Susan M.; Spinner, Patti – Second Language Research, 2020
Judgment tasks (JTs, often called acceptability or grammaticality judgment tasks) are found extensively throughout the history of second language (L2) research. Data from such instruments have been used to investigate a range of hypotheses and phenomena, from generativist theories to instructional effectiveness. Though popular and convenient, JTs…
Descriptors: Meta Analysis, Decision Making, Task Analysis, Second Language Learning
Bitchener, John; Knoch, Ute – Language Teaching, 2015
The question of whether written corrective feedback (CF) has a role to play in second language (L2) development has been controversial since Truscott (1996) published an article in "Language Learning" calling for the abandonment of the practice on theoretical, empirical and pedagogical grounds. As a result of his claims, an on-going…
Descriptors: Error Correction, Feedback (Response), Second Language Learning, Second Language Instruction
De Moraes, Marcia Sampaio; And Others – 1991
The purpose of this study was to investigate the extent to which the formal teaching of grammatical rules would affect the writing quality of sixth graders. Comparison was made between students of two University Lab Schools located in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The study was limited to the observation of written expression, because of limited…
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Data Collection, Elementary Education, Essays
Erlam, Rosemary – Studies in Second Language Acquisition, 2003
This paper reviews studies that have contrasted the effectiveness of structured-input instruction with output-based instruction. It then presents results from a study comparing the relative effects of structured-input and output-based instruction on students' ability to comprehend and produce direct object pronouns in second language French. Three…
Descriptors: Linguistic Input, Reading Comprehension, Listening Comprehension, Second Language Learning
Peer reviewedPreteur, Yves; Louvet-Schmauss, Eva – European Journal of Psychology of Education, 1992
Presents a continuation of previous research on a general development process consisting of successive levels in conceptualization. Explores how young children conceptualize the writing system. Considers both social background and preschool system of education. Concludes that teaching activities used in French nursery schools are less effective…
Descriptors: Behavior Patterns, Comparative Analysis, Concept Formation, Cross Cultural Studies
PDF pending restorationCenter for Applied Linguistics, Washington, DC. – 1997
A study investigated alternative methods of assessing student language skills in Arlington County (Virginia) public schools' Spanish/English two-way bilingual partial immersion program, with the objective of improving information for developing more effective teaching. A team of teachers from each participating school worked with researchers to…
Descriptors: Alternative Assessment, Elementary Education, English (Second Language), Evaluation Methods
