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Wildeman, Elly; Koopman, Maaike; Beijaard, Douwe – Journal of Vocational Education and Training, 2023
This study investigates subject teachers' practical knowledge and teaching behaviour regarding integrated language teaching in the context of vocational education. The emphasis was on the nature of teachers' subject-specific language awareness and how they enact this awareness in their teaching practice. For this purpose, teachers in vocational…
Descriptors: Content and Language Integrated Learning, Technical Education, Vocational Education, Pedagogical Content Knowledge
Siu, Fiona K. – Online Submission, 2022
This study aims to investigate the effectiveness of a structural-cum-communicative approach to the teaching of vocabulary to students possessing a low level of English proficiency. A total of 52 foundation degree students taking a 13-week preparatory reading and writing course participated in the present study. Both the control and the…
Descriptors: Teaching Methods, Instructional Effectiveness, Vocabulary Development, Communicative Competence (Languages)
Yang, Wenhsien – Latin American Journal of Content and Language Integrated Learning, 2018
The Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL) approach has been broadly adopted and extensively researched at different educational levels across European contexts. It is also becoming popular in Asian settings due to its dual focus on developing both language skills and content knowledge. It aims to empower learners with high mobility and…
Descriptors: Course Content, English for Special Purposes, Interdisciplinary Approach, Instructional Materials
Lorenzo, Francisco – International Journal of Bilingual Education and Bilingualism, 2013
This study addresses academic literacy in content and language integrated learning (CLIL) secondary education. More precisely, this paper focuses on attempts to meet modern standards for language competences set in areas like Europe, where the notion involves multilingual academic competence. The study centres on new proposals for language…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Multilingualism, Language of Instruction, English (Second Language)
Ibarrola, Amparo Lazaro – International Journal of English Studies, 2012
A general advantage in proficiency has been repeatedly reported for learners receiving Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL) when compared to learners who only receive English lessons. However, fine-grained studies addressing the aspects which make up this general advantage are still scarce. Within this context, this paper concentrates…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, English (Second Language), Second Language Learning, Languages
Abioye, Taiwo – English Language Teaching, 2010
The demand for literacy in a developing country like Nigeria has multiple results such as the expansion, by leaps and bounds, of the average Nigerian classroom. This paper highlights the reasons for large classes in Nigerian secondary schools, the educational and psychological dimensions of language testing in large classes, the challenges of such…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Language Tests, English (Second Language), Second Language Instruction
Mueller, Renate – Fremdsprachenunterricht, 1974
Presents among other things the didactic-methodological procedure in Teaching Units 3 and 4, Grade 10; the development of (predominantly monologue) speaking proficiency and proper translation into the foreign language, with special attention to measures to be taken immediately before and after watching the television program. (Text is in German.)…
Descriptors: Educational Television, Language Instruction, Language Proficiency, Secondary Education

Liftig, Robert – English Journal, 1982
Describes a five-step creative writing program designed to improve student language skills. (JL)
Descriptors: Creative Teaching, Creative Writing, Language Proficiency, Language Skills
Borrman, Herbert – Praxis des neusprachlichen Unterrichts, 1978
Describes a 5-hour-weekly course in French as a third foreign language, for Grades 11-13--in particular, the students' motives in choosing the course, methodology, and the rapid transition from textbook work to work with supplementary materials to work with original texts. The course was judged successful. (Text is in German.) (IFS/WGA)
Descriptors: Course Descriptions, French, Intensive Language Courses, Language Instruction

Cole, Charlotte; Miller, Floy – Foreign Language Annals, 1985
Describes the experience of two high school French teachers who developed a curriculum for the nine French courses, according to school and departmental goals. The curriculum was developed according to the ACTFL/ETS proficiency guidelines. Examples are given of the format for Level One units. (SED)
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, French, High Schools, Language Proficiency

Shapson, Stan; Kaufman, David – Canadian Modern Language Review, 1978
A presentation of a study and evaluation of a late-immersion French program in British Columbia. Grade Ten students took one semenster in which French was the only language of instruction. Proficiency of these students increased significantly. The findings, along with previous research, suggest that late immersion is a feasible option. (AMH)
Descriptors: Bilingualism, Course Evaluation, Cultural Awareness, French
Freddi, Giovanni – Rassegna Italiana di Linguistica Applicata, 1977
Maintains that the language laboratory is the best way to aid language students in developing linguistic competence. The laboratory equipment needed is described and a pedagogical program for its effective use is outlined. (Text is in Italian.) (CFM)
Descriptors: Audiovisual Aids, Higher Education, Laboratory Equipment, Language Instruction

Wattenmaker, Beverly – Foreign Language Annals, 1979
Details a program of intensive language learning at Kenston (Ohio) High School that begins with a two-and-one-half-hour-a-day class and ends with a three-week homestay abroad on school time. The approach involves using foreign language for communicating about matters relevant to the students combined with a no-grade, no-fail system. (Author/EJS)
Descriptors: Intensive Language Courses, Language Instruction, Language Proficiency, Language Programs
Kafala, Michele; And Others – Francais dans le Monde, 1977
A study of the evolution of audiovisual methods with particular emphasis on verb usage and indirect discourse. Early texts were totally language-centered; newer texts are student-centered and, in spite of grammatical difficulties introduced, make authentic oral communication possible and attractive earlier in the course. (Text is in French.) (AMH)
Descriptors: Audiolingual Methods, Audiovisual Instruction, Communicative Competence (Languages), French

Herold, William R. – Foreign Language Annals, 1977
This article summarizes opinions of 39 foreign language teachers regarding gaps in language teacher education. Innovations in secondary schools have made teacher preparation fall behind. Residence and study abroad is necessary for skills in language and culture. Films and tapes of excellent teaching should be available for study and analysis. (CHK)
Descriptors: Educational Needs, Language Instruction, Language Proficiency, Language Teachers