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Retherford, Robert – 1998
Use of the writing workshop format to introduce creative writing in English-as-a-Second-Language (ESL) classes is discussed. The reasons for including creative writing and using the writing workshop format are outlined, and the author's experience using this format in three very different teaching situations (basic ESL writing, academic ESL, and…
Descriptors: Class Activities, Classroom Techniques, Creative Writing, English for Academic Purposes
Ros i Sole, Cristina; Mardomingo, Raquel – ReCALL, 2004
This paper discusses a framework for designing online tasks that capitalizes on the possibilities that the Internet and the Web offer for language learning. To present such a framework, we draw from constructivist theories (Brooks and Brooks, 1993) and their application to educational technology (Newby, Stepich, Lehman and Russell, 1996; Jonassen,…
Descriptors: Constructivism (Learning), Open Universities, Student Attitudes, Distance Education

Virginia Adult Educators Research Network, Dayton. – 1999
The collection of articles addresses current issues in adult and adult basic education in Virginia communities. Titles include: "Goal-Setting in the New River Valley: Teachers' Perceptions and Strategies" (Sue Barton); "What Happens When ESL Students Experience Authentic Work Situations?" (Pat Bowyer); "Orientation to…
Descriptors: Academic Persistence, Adult Basic Education, Adult Education, Childrens Literature