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Kurt W. Smith – ProQuest LLC, 2024
This dissertation investigates the utilization of authentic reading materials in ESL textbooks and the role that textbook-based tasks serve in enabling ESL classrooms to mirror the target environment. Three original studies are conducted, and two models are designed and applied in order to address the research questions, which aim to establish a…
Descriptors: Textbooks, English (Second Language), Second Language Instruction, Reading Materials
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Gavell, Mina – English Teaching Forum, 2021
One of the biggest challenges seasoned English language teacher Mina Gavell has faced in the classroom is how to liven up reading classes. Not only is reading inherently a quiet and solo task, but the standard skills teachers are trying to build in their students--skimming, scanning, making predictions and inferences, guessing vocabulary meaning…
Descriptors: Teaching Methods, Reading Instruction, Authentic Learning, Reading Skills
Runqing Qi – ProQuest LLC, 2021
For second language (L2) learners of Chinese who are native speakers of alphabetic languages, it is common that even after years of learning, reading discourse-length authentic Chinese texts (e.g., newspaper articles and novels) is still an intimidating, laborious, and frustrating task. Two factors, among others, contribute to this problem. One is…
Descriptors: Second Language Instruction, Authentic Learning, Chinese, Printed Materials
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Qing Ma; Rui Yuan; Lok Ming Eric Cheung; Jing Yang – Computer Assisted Language Learning, 2024
The development of corpus-based language pedagogy (CBLP) is a complex and intriguing process that pertains to how corpus technology is directly applied to classroom teaching. Using a case study approach, this study investigated how two experienced university English teachers integrated corpus technology in authentic classroom teaching. Data…
Descriptors: Teaching Methods, Pedagogical Content Knowledge, Computational Linguistics, English (Second Language)
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Kulaksiz, Taibe – International Journal of Educational Technology in Higher Education, 2023
This study is purposed to implement and test a praxeological learning approach to enhance pre-service EFL teachers' technological pedagogical content knowledge and online information-seeking skills. This study was conducted based on a convergent parallel mixed design involving thirty-seven sophomore pre-service EFL teachers. Multiple data…
Descriptors: Preservice Teacher Education, Preservice Teachers, Language Teachers, Second Language Instruction
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Jie Fang; Fong Peng Chew; Mohd Shahril Nizam Shaharom – Knowledge Management & E-Learning, 2024
Although Chinese has become one of the most influential second/foreign languages in the world, teaching Chinese as a foreign/second language (CSL/CFL) abroad faces great challenges. M-learning and mobile-assisted language learning (MALL) display great advantages to facilitate second language learning, including CSL/CFL. However, most research was…
Descriptors: Electronic Learning, Study Abroad, Second Language Instruction, Barriers
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Rui Yuan – RELC Journal: A Journal of Language Teaching and Research, 2024
Reflective practice (RP) has been widely promoted in many second language teacher education programs to foster pre-service teachers' pedagogical competence. However, the effectiveness of RP has often been questioned and challenged due to its lack of authenticity in practice. This Viewpoint paper focuses on the issue of authenticity of RP and how…
Descriptors: Reflective Teaching, Preservice Teachers, Teacher Education Programs, Classroom Techniques
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Yi-Mei Chen – Asia-Pacific Education Researcher, 2025
The current study investigates how second language (L2) learners' metacognition integrates practice strategies in self-regulated learning to develop speaking abilities. A Metacognitive Practice Speaking Strategy (MPSS) model was developed to explore specific configurations of metacognitive knowledge, metacognitive strategies, and practice…
Descriptors: Teaching Methods, Learning Processes, Metacognition, Second Language Instruction
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Chuanfang Shi; Asiah Kassim; Noor Raha Mohd Radzuan – Language Teaching Research Quarterly, 2024
Traditional English education in China, with its emphasis on grammatical proficiency and written accuracy, often neglects public speaking, resulting in a notable deficiency in practical language application. This study investigated the potential of project-based learning to address this problem by promoting more interactive, student-centered…
Descriptors: Public Speaking, English (Second Language), Grammar, Language Proficiency
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David Imamyartha; Utami Widiati; M. Zaini Miftah – MEXTESOL Journal, 2024
Despite the recent growth of mobile instant messenger (MIM), research into the correlation between English learners' learning gains, learning engagement, and how this engagement helps develop authentic relationships remains underexplored. This mixed-method study involved 222 college English learners to investigate their engagement in team-based…
Descriptors: Discourse Analysis, Computer Software, Computer Mediated Communication, Synchronous Communication
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Kessler, Matt; Solheim, Ian; Zhao, Mengfei – TESOL Journal, 2021
This article explores a long-standing criticism of the task-based language teaching (TBLT) approach regarding the applicability of TBLT to curricula in English as a foreign language (EFL) settings and, specifically, whether authentic tasks can be designed for EFL learners. To further investigate this issue, the authors explored the EFL context of…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, English (Second Language), Second Language Instruction, College Students
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Keng-Chih Hsu; Neil E. Barrett; Gi-Zen Liu – Computer Assisted Language Learning, 2025
With the rise of augmented reality (AR) and context-aware ubiquitous learning (CAUL), pedagogical designers in computer assisted language learning are increasingly developing authentic English for Specific Purposes (ESP) learning environments. However, there has been little research regarding the development of evidence-based principles for…
Descriptors: Tourism, English for Special Purposes, Second Language Instruction, Second Language Learning
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Praweerata Sukrutrit – LEARN Journal: Language Education and Acquisition Research Network, 2025
This research investigates the enhancement of English public speaking skills among Thai EFL (English as a Foreign Language) students through imitating TED Talks videos. By applying Vygotsky's Zone of Proximal Development (ZPD) and Krashen's Input Hypothesis, the study integrates authentic materials for effective learning. A mixed methods approach,…
Descriptors: Speeches, English (Second Language), Second Language Learning, Second Language Instruction
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Adnan, Wan Najmiyyah Wan Md; Radin, Najlaa' Nasuha Mohd; Adam, Aileen Farida Mohd; Hashim, Nooryuhanis – Asian Journal of University Education, 2022
Language pedagogy has recently shifted its focus to digital pedagogy, hence classroom tasks being modified has become an essential practice around the world. One challenging element of teaching in a digital classroom is keeping students interested and ensuring that they have genuine learning experiences. It was also discovered that digital…
Descriptors: English for Special Purposes, Second Language Learning, Second Language Instruction, School Business Relationship
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Pazilah, Fetylyana Nor; Hashim, Harwati; Yunus, Melor Md – Arab World English Journal, 2021
As the world we live in has become more digitalized, challenges are occurring left and right, especially in the education field. In gaining quality teachers, there is a need to train future educators to have the ability to adapt to the ever-changing technology and global changes. However, pre-service teachers often seem unprepared and unable to…
Descriptors: Service Learning, English (Second Language), Second Language Instruction, Language Teachers
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