Vol. 5 Issue 9 – Research Paper: ‘Developing a Classroom-Based Self-Access Learning Course: A Course Evaluation’ by Tanya McCarthy

ELTWeekly Vol. 5 Issue#9 | March 11, 2013 | ISSN 0975-3036

Abstract

This paper is based on the premise that a considerable amount of language can be acquired outside the classroom lesson, and that as educators it is our responsibility to raise awareness of the value of self-directed learning. Self-access language learning (SALL) promotes the idea that as there are different types of learners with different language needs, students learn better if they are actively in control of their own learning. The paper focuses on how a SALL course was integrated into the curriculum at a private university in Japan. A mixed method approach incorporated whole class and small group discussion, reflective diary writing, out-of-class learning and one-to-one meetings with the teacher. (more…)

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Vol. 5 Issue 8 – Research Paper: ‘Teacher Reflections: Teaching Article Use to Graduate Students’ by Chitra Varaprasad

Many studies have highlighted students’ problems with article use among international students, particularly students from China (Chuang, 2005; Deng et al., 2010; Milton, 2001; Papp, 2004). This paper reports on the impact of an approach to teaching article use to post graduate students (mainly students from China) at the National University of Singapore.

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Vol. 5 Issue 8 – Research Paper: ‘Sentence Types: Students’ Perceptions and Productions’ by Alaa Al-Musalli and Ibtihaj Al-Harthi

This case study investigates whether students’ perceptions regarding the level of difficulty of different sentence types are reflected in their productions. Omani EFL learners’ views concerning the sentence types they believe are easy or difficult to produce are compared with the types of correct and erroneous sentences they actually produce orally and in writing.

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