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Kostopoulou, Stergiani; O'Dwyer, Fergus – Language Learning in Higher Education, 2021
This evidence-based, procedural paper outlines academic writing peer review practices conducted by Pre-Master's Pathway and pre-undergraduate Foundation programme students at two Irish universities. The theoretical framework section presents the view that formative teacher feedback on student writing alone is insufficient, suggesting sustainable…
Descriptors: Peer Evaluation, Second Language Learning, Second Language Instruction, Undergraduate Students
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Zijlmans, Lidy; van Oostendorp, Marc; van Hout, Roeland – Language Learning in Higher Education, 2020
This article reports on the academic performance and experiences of non-native university students, specifically German students in a Dutch academic environment. These students have a substantial dropout rate. In an earlier study, we found correlations between results on language tests and study results. In this study, we used semi-structured…
Descriptors: Second Language Learning, Native Language, Indo European Languages, German
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Seppälä, Riina – Language Learning in Higher Education, 2018
In today's world, individuals should be able to maintain their expertise amidst constant changes. Thus, this type of agency should be supported in higher education. One approach for a teacher-researcher to examine supporting agency and how it manifests itself in higher education courses is through the learning design. In this article, learning…
Descriptors: English for Academic Purposes, Instructional Design, Second Language Learning, Second Language Instruction
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Harrison, Marlen; Uusipaikka, Maiju; Karinen, Annika; Räsänen, Tanja; Raitala, Diana; Ellonen, Reetta; Huumonen, Hanna; Tuomela, Otto – Language Learning in Higher Education, 2013
Throughout the last two decades, scholarship discussing learner development and autonomy has expanded from viewing the learner as one who possesses intrinsic or extrinsic motivation to a performer who to varying degrees invests as an agent in the learning process, particularly when able to pursue her or his passions. With this expansion in mind,…
Descriptors: Multilingualism, Second Language Learning, Writing (Composition), Writing Skills