This article presents the attitude of ESP learners towards the role of Self-Access Language Learning Centres in improving their reading comprehension. It provides an evaluation of the success of these contents as well as an interpretation of students’ understanding of the related concepts. Finally it identifies factors that enhance or hinder the successful implementation of Self-Access Language...

In light of recent neuro-scientific research on brain-based learning and applied research on language instruction, it is imperative that we reconsider our approach to Hebrew teaching in Jewish day schools. In this paper, we will examine ways in which this research has been incorporated in our development of the Tal Am curriculum. We will discuss the significance of the age variable, instruction...

Abstract Genre-based approach has been the focus of interest in the teaching of language since the mid1980s. Genre is defined in terms of the use of language in conventionalized communicative settings. The present study made an attempt to scrutinize the effects of genre-based pedagogy on Iranian Pre-intermediate EFL leaners' reading comprehension as well as the interaction between their reading...

The English language problems in Hong Kong are serious and permeate the whole of the education system. Further, attempts to provide support for teachers and students have yielded relatively minor outcomes. However, it is rarely useful to adopt a language support model from elsewhere without careful adaptation. This paper focuses on support for writing in English at university level, and describ...

the literature has already been a basic component in teaching foreign / second languages curriculum in comparing with other materials, therefore, this forces instructors to use literature for two purposes: first, teaching literature for literature and second , use of literature as a linguistic resource in order to improving language skill of learners, and this is important issue in applied ling...

This study aimed to absorb the narratives from parents on using of English Language in terms utilizing their stories different levels curriculum development, such as teaching activities and strategies. The analyzed diverse experiences with how these can contribute development Teaching (ELT) curriculum. was exploratory research that used bilingual Zamboanga City, Philippines, foundation for real...

AUTHOR Cheng, Liying TITLE Washback or Backwash: A Review of the Impact of Testing on Teaching and Learning. PUB DATE 2000-00-00 NOTE 34p. PUB TYPE Opinion Papers (120) EDRS PRICE MF01/PCO2 Plus Postage. DESCRIPTORS Achievement Tests; Curriculum Based Assessment; Elementary Secondary Education; *Evaluation Research; Language Tests; *Performance Based Assessment; Second Language Instruction; Sec...

This research aims to analyze students’ expectations and, achievement in different language skills the Secondary School English Language Curriculum which renewed 2017 and gradually implemented 9th grade. The curriculum was with teacher’s fidelity new curriculum. carried out 65 students at grade level a public school one of Kastamonu districts. Data were collected through expectation questionnai...

According to Teacher Education Curriculum Development Document (TECDD) of Farhangiyan University, teacher professional competencies include Content Knowledge (CK), Pedagogical Knowledge (PK), Pedagogical Content Knowledge (PCK) and General Knowledge (GK). Of these competencies, CK and PCK are specific to teachers of each major while PK and GK are common among all majors. This study was an attem...