Although lexis research (e.g., Lewis, 1997; Taguchi, 2008) has already evidenced the possibility of teaching formulaic sequences (FS), further research is still needed to examine the procedures or frameworks through which the approach can be applied and probe the second or foreign language (L2) areas where it demonstrates more relevance. This pretest-posttest quasi-experimental study aimed, fir...

Abstract The present study intended, firstly, to investigate the effect of web-integrated instruction on self-regulated learning ability in EFL writing, and secondly, to compare and contrast the effects of paper-based feedback and web-assisted feedback on the self-regulated learning ability. To this end, a quasi-experimental design was applied for both cases. In line with the first objective, ...

It is argued, on the basis of linear response theory (LRT), that new types of stochastic resonance (SR) are to be anticipated in diverse systems, quite different from the one most commonly studied to date, which has a static double-well potential and is driven by a net force equal to the sum of periodic and stochastic terms. On this basis, three new nonconventional forms of SR are predicted, so...

newell's learning stages model is a learning model based on dynamic systems theory which is divided to three stages based on the relationship among learners' degree of freedom. the aim of this study was to investigate the effect of attention focus of instruction on learning a simple skill (throwing darts) and a complex skill (non-dominant foot chip shot). thestudyconsistedoftwoexperim...

The invention The invention relates to a virtual monitor and method for virtualizing a " non-privileged " computer instruction having at least two types of execution behavior, depending on prior events and on a current privilege level. The invention is described in more detail in the Findings of Fact. The claims Claims 1, 9, and 10 are reproduced below: 1. A method for virtualizing a non-privil...

(1) ICSCMFSA / ∈ Int-Locations . (2) ICSCMFSA / ∈ FinSeq-Locations . (3) Let i be an instruction of SCMFSA and I be an instruction of SCM. Suppose i = I. Let s be a state of SCMFSA and S be a state of SCM. Suppose S = s the carrier of SCM+·((the instruction locations of SCM) 7−→ I). Then Exec(i,s) = s+·Exec(I,S)+·s the instruction locations of SCMFSA. (4) Let s1, s2 be states of SCMFSA. Suppose...

Conventional wastewater collection systems are installed to remove human wastes from households in cities and urban areas. This system demands high water supply rates as the wastes are flushed through pipes using water that flows under gravity. This system is capital extensive, and has been found to be not suitable in urban areas with smaller population sizes. Also, for the same reason, not sui...