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Student Files: Their Use In The Informal Evaluation Of Writing, Christina Brooks Herbert
Student Files: Their Use In The Informal Evaluation Of Writing, Christina Brooks Herbert
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This paper is based on a second internship which took place at the TASIS school in England over the summer of 1983. I adapted a set of materials- student files--in an effort to establish a means of regular and informal evaluation of students' writing. Each student had a file which contained written evaluations of her assignments based on her strengths and weaknesses and how well she met the criterion which had been set for the assignment. The major issues discussed in this paper are how the files evolved with regard to implementing informal evaluation, setting criteria and getting students to …
A Series Of Writing Activities For An Intermediate To Advanced Esl Class, John W. Yarrington
A Series Of Writing Activities For An Intermediate To Advanced Esl Class, John W. Yarrington
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A series of writing activities is proposed for intermediate to advanced students of English as a Second Language. The activities constitute a writing course of an intensive ESL program such as the one at Cushing Academy's Summer School, where the author used them.
The activities are organized around four themes: 1) self/personal relationships; 2) education; 3) international/global issues; 4) the future and goal setting. An estimated time allotment for each activity is given. The activities cover 30-35 hours of writing class in a program that includes 130 hours of instruction. The writing course is coordinated with the reading course and …
Language Learning One On One: A Personal Assessment, Elliot G. Wheelwright
Language Learning One On One: A Personal Assessment, Elliot G. Wheelwright
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A diary study researching an individual language learning experience.
The author approaches the study with a discussion of his language learning and teaching background, motivation to study again, and choice of school. using the diary kept during the four' weeks of study, the assessment analyzes the elements which affected his learning: the homestay, the teachers, the curriculum taught and the methods used to teach it, and the author as a personality.
In the conclusion the author compares the one-on-one learning situation to a class situation stating his preference for the class. He also includes reflections on the diary study as …