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Emotional Intelligence, Storytelling And Learning Strategies In English-As-A-Foreign-Language Learning, Hsin-Chih Chuang Jan 2003

Emotional Intelligence, Storytelling And Learning Strategies In English-As-A-Foreign-Language Learning, Hsin-Chih Chuang

Theses Digitization Project

English as a foreign language is an essential skill both in schools and in the domain of work in Taiwan. Students' English ability has become more and more important to their academic and career success. The purpose of this project is to provide instructors methods that enhance students' learning process.


An Integration Of Cognitive Academic Language Proficiency And Content-Based Instruction, Fu-Chuan Wang Jan 2003

An Integration Of Cognitive Academic Language Proficiency And Content-Based Instruction, Fu-Chuan Wang

Theses Digitization Project

The purpose of this project is to provide more effective teaching strategies for ESL students through the integration of CALP and content area teaching.


Preparing For Entry Into The Workforce: Educational Attainment For Calworks Students, Sylvia Solorio Jan 2003

Preparing For Entry Into The Workforce: Educational Attainment For Calworks Students, Sylvia Solorio

Theses Digitization Project

This study concerns an evaluation of a community college support services program. The study participants included 58 female CalWORKS students. Data was gathered from a self-administered survey questionnaire designed specifically for this study to gather student's level of satisfaction with program services. Practice, policy and research implications were discussed.


Effective Writing Instruction For English-As-A-Foreign-Language University Students In Korea, Inung Yeo Jan 2003

Effective Writing Instruction For English-As-A-Foreign-Language University Students In Korea, Inung Yeo

Theses Digitization Project

Beginning with an analysis of current problems in English education in South Korea, this project is intended to suggest various ways to implement effective English education, especially for writing instruction. The project is designed for students who have low English proficiency in South Korean colleges and universities.


Where's Your Niche?: A Game Of Ecological Relationships, Margaret Elizabeth Deppe Jan 2003

Where's Your Niche?: A Game Of Ecological Relationships, Margaret Elizabeth Deppe

Theses Digitization Project

The advantages of learning through the use of educational games are reviewed. Results show the effectiveness of the use of educational games to convey concepts and information to students.


Teaching Film To Enhance Brain Compatible-Learning In English-As-A-Foreign Language Instruction, Emi Shintani Jan 2003

Teaching Film To Enhance Brain Compatible-Learning In English-As-A-Foreign Language Instruction, Emi Shintani

Theses Digitization Project

These learning strategies have presented a theoretical framework for applying brain-based learning to EFL teaching. The model is based on the holistic principles of brain based learning rather than memorization of skills and knowledge as has been previously employed in EFL instruction.


Academic Competence For Technical Reading In English As A Foreign Language, Mei-Fen Chen Jan 2003

Academic Competence For Technical Reading In English As A Foreign Language, Mei-Fen Chen

Theses Digitization Project

This project offers a strategy-based curriculum designed to increase academic competence in technical reading for Taiwanese students of English as a foreign language. Strategies include acquiring specialized vocabulary words, enhancing background knowledge, and increasing metacognitive awareness.