Open Access. Powered by Scholars. Published by Universities.®
- Discipline
Articles 1 - 9 of 9
Full-Text Articles in Education
Critical Analysis Of Total Physical Response As Pedagogy, Rachel Lynn Anderson
Critical Analysis Of Total Physical Response As Pedagogy, Rachel Lynn Anderson
Theses Digitization Project
Total Physical Response (TPR) is a language-teaching method, developed by James Asher in the 1960's. In this critical analysis the theoritical origins of TPR were explored along with the work of James Asher. Twenty-three studies by Asher were examined in conjuction with others who have studied TPR, in order to understand the effectiveness of TPR as both theory and pedagogy. In all studies examined, TPR (which focuses on listening comprehension) was found to be an effective means for producing near perfect retention even long term. TPR was found to be a powerful method for teaching a second lanuage.
Oral Language Development: Effects Of Instruction To Increase Oral Language Skills And Its Connection To Reading Achievement, Nancee Marlene Simpson
Oral Language Development: Effects Of Instruction To Increase Oral Language Skills And Its Connection To Reading Achievement, Nancee Marlene Simpson
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of this study was to determine if specific oral language instruction could improve oral language skills in students who demonstrate low oral language development, and as oral language skills increase, woud this affect reading achievement.
A Study Of The Interlanguage Of Apology By Taiwanese English-Language Learners, Ching-Yi Shih
A Study Of The Interlanguage Of Apology By Taiwanese English-Language Learners, Ching-Yi Shih
Theses Digitization Project
This thesis presents a study of the interlanguage of the speech act of apology by Taiwanese learners of English. It compares the way Taiwanese learners apoologize in English and how they apologize in Mandarin Chinese, as well as how native speakers of American English apologize.
Neurolinguistic Programming As Observational And Mediational Strategies In Teaching Primary-Level English As A Second Language, Amber Lee Hishmeh
Neurolinguistic Programming As Observational And Mediational Strategies In Teaching Primary-Level English As A Second Language, Amber Lee Hishmeh
Theses Digitization Project
This project serves as a resource for kindergarten ESL educators to explore more creative multisensory teaching strategies. The five methodologies presented are Neurolinguistic Programming, Suggestopedia, music, storytelling and Total Physical Response.
Encouraging Motivation Using Songs And Cooperative Learning To Improve Intercultural Understanding, In-Ryang Park
Encouraging Motivation Using Songs And Cooperative Learning To Improve Intercultural Understanding, In-Ryang Park
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of this study is to explore the students' motivation using songs and cooperative learning to improve intercultural understanding and to achieve communicative competence. The target level is the English as a Foreign Language (EFL) intermediate level students in South Korea.
Building Written Language: A Program For Second Language Literacy In English, Gerda Ann Packard Randolph
Building Written Language: A Program For Second Language Literacy In English, Gerda Ann Packard Randolph
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of this project is to provide an instructional program for students learning English as a second language that will meet their academic needs and facilitate full literacy.
Handbook For Parents Of First Grade Children Learning To Read And Write, Linda Marie Brown
Handbook For Parents Of First Grade Children Learning To Read And Write, Linda Marie Brown
Theses Digitization Project
No abstract provided.
Sociocultural Factors In The Loss Of One's Mother Tongue: The Case Of Korean Immigrant Children, Cheong Rhie Huh
Sociocultural Factors In The Loss Of One's Mother Tongue: The Case Of Korean Immigrant Children, Cheong Rhie Huh
Theses Digitization Project
No abstract provided.
Multiple Strategies For Vocabulary Development In English As A Foreign Language In Japan, Kunie Kaminaka
Multiple Strategies For Vocabulary Development In English As A Foreign Language In Japan, Kunie Kaminaka
Theses Digitization Project
No abstract provided.