Month: January 2015
Teaching-Learning Experience in Second Language in Sri Lankan Schools
This paper is to evaluate the impact of the teachers’ experience on second language in teaching and learning of second …
Evaluating Teachers’ Digital Literacy
The rise in technological innovations and the educational benefits associated with them has resulted in an increased use of technology …
Moodling English Presentation Skills: A Constructivist Instructional Design for Thai Adult Learners in Distance Education
Beyond traditional undergraduates, Thai adult learners from diverse backgrounds in higher education lack a firm foundation in spoken English. The …
Russian-like Discourse in English Essays
The paper presents the results of a research revealing typical manifestations of English discourse incompetence by Russian natives and is …
A Proposed Framework to Support Adaptivity in Virtual Learning Environments
The revolution of the Internet and technology has dramatically changed the educational system in many countries. Learning Management Systems (LMSs) …
E-Learning for Distance Students: A Case Study from a UK Masters Programme
The MSc Intelligent Systems (IS) and the MSc Intelligent Systems and Robotics (ISR) programmes at De Montfort University are Masters …
Learner Autonomy: How Teacher Trainers Understand and Apply It?
In last decades, being autonomous language learners has been the spotlight of researchers and accepted as crucial and worth to …
The Role of Belief in Language Teacher Education
The role of teacher education is of crucial importance and has been challenged over the years. The change of teacher …
The Problems of Ironic Speech Acts Interpretation
The problems of irony interpretation and decoding in the light of speech acts theory provides a general idea of scientific …
The Role of Informant-Context Knowledge in Interpreting Hybrid Texts: A Pragmatic Study
Interpretation of any text depends on the interpreter’s context knowledge, cultural background, memory skills and language skills. Interpretation is one …
Open Access Courses in an E-Learning Process: Lessons from a Pilot Case Study
Learning, in terms of academic or scholar education, used to be a privilege for few. Nowadays, with the use of …
Blended Learning for the Softer Side of Computing
Computing students tend to like ‘2+2=4’ types of modules, where the topics are clear and logical and have a definite …
University Students’ User Expectations Concerning E-Textbook Features
E-textbooks are becoming more and more part of the teaching and learning process also in higher education. However, the use …
A Contrastive Interlanguage Analysis of the Highest-Frequency Vocabulary in Advanced and Native English
Corpus linguistics has vastly developed and been addressed in order to mirror the frequencies of naturally occurring lexical items not …
The Reflections of Mental Processes in Language: Verbs of Perception
The verbs which notify the work, action, event and state are important words in the languages. These verbs meet the …
Can Machine Translation Be as Effective as a Human Translation? A Cross Linguistic Analysis of Machine Translation Ambiguity between English, French and Armenian.
Statement/Research Question: Machine Translation (MT) still remains a tough challenge for both linguists and programmers. In spite of all the …
Meta-Analysis of the Relation between Study Time and Academic Achievement
Two different hypotheses regarding the relation between study time and academic achievement have been proposed. The first hypothesis posits that …
The Language Practicum Learning Experience of AB English 2013
The research is a quasi-evaluation of Language Practicum (LP) 2012-2013, the on-the-job (OJT) component of the AB English Program of …
Who Am I? Omani English Language Teachers Professional Identities
This presentation will shed some light on the concept of teacher professional identity and the impact of educational policies on …
Learning Strategies Cultivating Contemplative Mind in Thai Teacher Education
The purposes of the study were to study the methods and the techniques used to raise student’ inner changes and …
What Feedback for Teachers? A Pilot for the Teacher as a Reflective Practitioner
“Teachers need feedback”, said Bill Gates in a famous TED talk speaking about the technique of using videorecording in the …
Effect of Inclusive Education Awareness Programme on Preservice Teachers
In India, the concept of inclusive education schools is gaining importance to provide equal opportunities for education for all. Aims …
Economies of Scale of Worker’s Continuing Professional Development in Selected Universities in South-South Nigeria
The return to scale constitutes a significant investment index in the determination of the quantum of resources that is deployed …
Integrated Skills: Grammar and Home Reading in a Legal English Class
Grammar is traditionally taught as a separate block within the course of English. The result often is that the students …
Phonological Processes in Mising Language: A Privilege Theoretic Account
Phonological processes gives an identity to a language. Phonological processes of an endangered language is more important to keep the …
Effects of Multimedia Instruction on Retention and Achievement of Basic Machining Skills in Mechanical Craft Practice
The emergence of ICT has change the global status of education. Multimedia instruction which offers alternative to traditional paradigm of …
A Study of Students’ Orientation in the Virtual Classroom
One of the most important features determining successful adjustment and learning in the virtual classroom (VCR) is an individual’s ability …
A Critical Analysis of Student’s Self-Assessment and Teacher’s Assessment
The focus of this study was to compare scores students and their peer awarded to their work in technical drawing …
Eliminating the Educational Structural Defects Constraining Effective Guidance and Counselling Services Delivery in Secondary Schools in Edo State, Nigeria
The purpose of this study was to determine the educational structural defects constraining the effective guidance and counselling services delivery …
Teaching through Inquiry: A Case-Based Approach
Case study method has been used rather widely in Universities across the world. The literature has also reported widely on …
Patriotism and the Teaching/Learning of History in Nigeria’s Basic Education Schools: An Assessment of NCCE Minimum Standards
Patriotism and civic responsibilities of the average Nigerian has been a major subject of discourse in contemporary study of citizenship …
An Emergent Model of the Current State of Leadership Preparation and Development of New Headteachers for Primary Schools in Mexico
Preparation and development of school leaders is a priority in high achieving educational systems since evidence from research has repeatedly …
The Relevance of Classroom Audits and Student Feedback on Teacher’s Effectiveness
Measuring of performance for lecturers has become a popular activity / event not only in the Botswana academic environment but …
The Relevance of History in an Impoverished Society: Analysis of a Discipline Going into Extinction in Nigeria Since 1960
The discipline of History is as old as modern educational curriculum. In the old Greek State of Athens, it was …
Design Critique: Teaching Design Students to Be Effective Communicators Using Open Broadcaster Software
Peer review is vital to the growth and performance of the student and design critique and jury is a staple …
Resilient School Practice: Actions to Address Contextual Situations of Vulnerability
Resilience has been defined as the human capacity to overcome adversity and build on it, adapt, recover and access a …
Hybrid Teaching Approach: A Strategy for Enhancing Mastery of Knowledge and Practical Skills in Students of Vocational and Technical Education
This study was aimed at investigating an effective strategy that will enhance mastery of knowledge and practical skills in teaching …
Milieu Disparity between Author and Reader Generates Complexity: ESP & ELT as a Case Study
The aim of this paper is to have a deep insight for the necessities of Islamic linguistic skills in terms …
IEPs and the Web: Maximizing Student Potential
Transitioning into tertiary studies in a foreign language presents a host of challenges and opportunities, even more so when the …
Transition of Students with Autistic Spectrum Disorders from Primary to Post-Primary School: A Framework for Success
Students with Autistic Spectrum Disorders (ASD) have specific difficulties which impact on the transition between primary and post-primary school (Steady …
A Comparative Study of Non-Traditional Student Teachers’ Social Representations in Brazil, Sweden and Germany
It is common to hear that teachers play an extremely important role in society. This statement motivated this doctoral research, …
The Impact of National Preschool-Grade 12 Educational Reforms on the Preparation of the Future Educator Workforce in the USA
The USA has been facing several new reform initiatives in education that directly impact the instruction and assessment of elementary …
De-Institutionalization in Lithuania as the Result of Social Education
A proportion of foster children of all children under the age of 18 in 2012 amounted to 1.9 per cent …
The Quilombola School and the Confrontation of Prejudice: A Management Experience in a Riverine-Quilombola Community
The discussions developed in this article are part of an experiment on the management of a quilombola school located in …
Studies on Global and Partial Processing for Chinese Children with Dictation Difficulties
Dictation difficulty refers to people who possess normal reading ability but poor dictation ability. Orthographic representation deficit of Chinese children …
Adjustment of Feedback on Postgraduate Writing to Optimize Uptake
The importance of written feedback on L2 student writing is widely accepted. What seems to be unclear is which form …
Student Perceptions of Using Blended Learning in Secondary Science
Australian school student participation in senior science subjects has declined over the past 20 years. A recent report from the …
English as a Second Language at Kindergarten: Importance of Non-Verbal Language and Use of TPR to Elicit Communication
As more and more experts urge to adopt second language education from early childhood, an increasing number of kindergartens all …
Negotiating the Syllabus: Autonomy and the Teaching of Literature in French Lycées
Although multiple benefits of teaching literature in the English as a Foreign Language (EFL) classroom have been cited in contemporary …
Intertwining Language with Perception: A Case of Internalizing a Globalized Language
Globalization is viewed from different angles, with three universally accepted theories used to explain it. All the theories can be …
Social Responsibility and Language Teaching: The Triple Bottom Line in EAP
Sustainability is a key aim of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), particularly in areas such as environmental management, …
Vocabulary Learning Strategies Used by High Vocabulary Knowledge Students Studying in the 3rd Year English for International Communication Students
The purpose of this study was to investigate the vocabulary learning strategies used by high vocabulary knowledge students in the …
The Impact of Mobile Learning Environment on EFL Students’ Learning of English Idioms through Concept Cartoons
Today, the most important form of communication among teenagers is carried out through mobile devices. These mobile technologies enable users …
Canonical Explorations of ‘Tel’ Environments for Computer Programming
This paper applies a novel technique of canonical gradient analysis, pioneered in ecological sciences, to explore student performance and behaviours …
Trends and Patterns in Social Media Usage Among Pre-Service Teachers
Social media allow users to connect each other and share multimedia information instantaneously that transcend across geographical lines, cultural boundaries …
Pecha Kucha: How to Improve Students’ Presentation Skills
Giving a presentation can often be one of the more challenging tasks asked of our students and even the most …
The Power of Informality in the Con-Textual Design of English-for-Specific-Purposes Scripted Role Plays
The study aims to analyze the theoretical underpinning of the design technique of formal-informal contextual alternation in scripted role-plays for …
Team-Based Learning to Enhance Thai Undergraduate Learners’ Achievement Motivation in English Report Writing Course
The Team-based Learning (TBL) is accepted as the innovative small group pedagogy that emphasized on students deep learning. Additionally, TBL …
Content and Language Integrated Learning: In Search of a Coherent Conceptual Framework
Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL) has gained widespread acknowledgement in numerous education systems not only in Europe but also …
The Function of “Turkish Language” Courses Taught in Universities in Mother Tongue Teaching in Turkey
In Turkey, in order for the individual to use his mother tongue correctly and efficiently, courses such as “Turkish, Turkish …
Krashen’s Monitor Model Theory: A Critical Perspective
Krashen’s Monitor Model Theory is grounded on his view of language acquisition. Apart from being a seminal work in the …
The Impact of Social Media for Students’ Motivation in Learning Medical Terminologies
Learning medical terminology is not easy and it needs the students to be well-motivated. Social media such as Twitter, Blackboard …
Pragmatic (Im)Politeness and Group Gender Composition in Face-To-Face and Virtual Communication: Tunisian Undergraduate Students as a Case Study
Although the literature on group gender composition in the classroom derives from a variety of research disciplines, including sociolinguistics and …
ICT-Integrated Formative Assessments: A Literature Review for K-12
Assessment is an important part of teaching and learning as it informs about learners’ learning. Summative assessment has been dominant …
Cross Cultural Communication
With the imperatives of globalization, it has become inevitable that people of diverse cultures, backgrounds & linguistic orientations will meet …
An Evaluation of the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board’s (JAMB) Computer Based Test Effectiveness in Post Secondary Schools in Nigeria
Computer Based Test (CBT) is defined as a test or assessment administered with the use of computer and ICT devices. …
Early Childhood English Language Acquisition of Hausa Children Living in Rural Communities of Kano State Nigeria
This paper examine the problem with early childhood English language acquisition of hausa children living in rural communities in Kano …
Learning Experiences of Libyan Master’s Students at a UK University
This paper examines learning experiences of Libyan students studying master’s courses in different disciplines at a UK University. The study …
Two Decades of ICT Masterplans: A Comparison
Since information and communication technologies (ICT) first came into popular use in the early 1990s, educational jurisdictions have been actively …
Integrating Research unto Undergraduate Curriculum: A Vehicle for Developing Skills and Competencies for the Twenty-First Century
According to one recent study, pedagogical initiatives in many institutes of higher education are still largely drawn from faculty intuition …
Exploring the Concept of Inuit School Leadership in Nunavut, Canada
Throughout the past 50 years, characteristics associated with competent educational leaders have changed. In the 1960s–1970s, educational leaders embodied autocratic …
Determinants of Quality in Higher Education Institutions in Morocco
Education has entered a new era in which quality is considered a vital factor in the competition among economies since …
Important Considerations in the Pedagogy of Teaching and Learning in Contemporary Education Setting
Teaching and learning are core reasons why educational institutions are established in the world over. It is important to note, …
Trends and Issues in Technology Education Research in Taiwan: A Co-Word Analysis of 1994-2013 Graduate Theses
In Taiwan, the “Technology Education (TE)” for graders 1-12 is comprised of courses “Living Technology (LT)” and “Information Technology (IT).” …
CEFR-J Based Survey for Japanese University Students
This study attempts to empirically examine self-ratings of Can-Do statements of the CEFR-J (Tono, 2012), which was modified from the …
Health and Physical Education (HPE): Local and Global Communities of Practice
This paper shares a university health and wellbeing community initiative. The project (2011-2014) ‘Best Start: A community collaborative approach to …
Psychological Empowerment of Students Using Cross-Pollination Class Projects
Over the course of the past two semesters, experiential cross-pollination projects were incorporated into the classroom in a small (1100 …
Job Performance of Bicol University Language Practicum Trainees 2013
The main objective of this research is to evaluate the first batch of Language Practicum (LP) trainees among the AB …
Industry Profile of Sponsoring Agencies of Language Practicum Trainees
This study forms phase 3 of a research project titled. “Language Practicum 2013 and Beyond” which explores academe-industry partnership, a …
Fidelity and Efficacy of Implementing Universal Basic Education in Kwara State, Nigeria
This study examined the fidelity of implementation and efficacy of Universal Basic Education (UBE) programme in Kwara State. It investigated …
The Relationship between Willingness to Communicate and Language Learning Anxiety among Iranian College Students
General language communication has attracted researchers' attention for over fifty years (McCroskey, 1992). Therefore, teachers try to improve learners' communication …
Integrated Curriculum and Pedagogy
An integrated curriculum offers a way of designing and structuring a school curriculum organised in terms of topics and themes, …
The Development of Local History Curriculum Based on Place-Based Education Approach for Primary School Students
The main objective of this paper is to describe the process of developing the local history curriculum based on place-based …
Training on Demand in the Context of the Ongoing Training of Teachers: An Original Design in an Inclusive School Setting
This research studies the specifications of the practices related to the conception of training on demand in the field of …
Process-Genre Approach to Teaching Writing University Foundation Course Students in Pakistan
This paper is written as a result of the real importance of teaching and learning English writing trough process-genre approach …
Using Peerwise to Improve Engagement and Learning
This paper assesses the experiences of Bournemouth University in using the on-line multiple choice question (MCQ) tool, Peerwise, in student …
The Imperativeness of Female Education in Some Selected Rural Communities of Kano State, Nigeria
Women function in various capacity ranging from family to professional roles.Their activities are of immense importance in national development.This paper …
Dialogue, Problematization, Political Commitment and Community Participation as the Main Elements of Integrated Pedagogical Actions of Rural Family Houses
The intent of this paper is discuss the integrated teaching experience in a rural family house maintained by an organization …
A Proposed Model of Teacher Researcher’s Network to Create Instructional Innovation for Raising Students’ Learning Achievement in Science and Mathematics
The main objective of this article is to develop a model of teacher researcher’s network to create instructional innovation for …
A Comparision between School Life Activities and GPAs under a New Educational E-portfolio System in University
To clarify relationship between GPA (Grade Point Average) and usual school life activities, we have developed a new educational e-portfolio …
What Precludes Community of Practice from Functioning?
This paper presents a qualitative case study about the early experiences of newly graduated teachers of English in post-conflict Libya. …