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Articles 1 - 12 of 12
Full-Text Articles in Education
Tres Cuentos, Beatriz Cespedes De Fantini
Tres Cuentos, Beatriz Cespedes De Fantini
MA TESOL Collection
Teachers of Spanish are often concerned primarily with the mechanical aspects of language. A student's knowledge of the language is principally determined by his mastery of vocabulary, correct verb forms, etc. By devoting so much concern to the purely linguistic aspects of communication, other important dimensions have often been ignored; for example, the "appropriateness" of language use in a given social context. Once this dimension is considered, it becomes clear that besides knowledge of the mechanical construct of language, the student must also acquire knowledge of what language choices are appropriate for each social situation.
In this work, three original …
The Importance Of Cross-Cultural Training For The Tesol Teacher, Susan Ginsberg Emanuel
The Importance Of Cross-Cultural Training For The Tesol Teacher, Susan Ginsberg Emanuel
MA TESOL Collection
Preparation of teachers of ESOL only began some thirty years ago, but with the increased need for better qualified and trained teachers, it is necessary to examine the factors that will best allow the teacher to function overseas. Much research has gone into language acquisition and the effects of motivation on the learner. Culture shock and culture stress seem to be obvious areas of concern, yet very little real research has concentrated on this area. Examination of TESOL courses shows a tremendous lack in cultural awareness courses directed at coping with culture shock and stress. Further research needs to be …
Teaching English In Zanjan, Iran; A Western Woman's Experience, Kathleen B. Doyle
Teaching English In Zanjan, Iran; A Western Woman's Experience, Kathleen B. Doyle
MA TESOL Collection
This paper deals with the teaching of English as a foreign language in Zanjan, Iran. It details the author's perceptions of the lack of student responsibilty, initiative and creativity, and how she attempted to build a classroom atmosphere which was more conductive to genuine language learning. The additional problem of being a western woman in a Moslem culture is also described.
The Importance Of Including In An Esl Program: A Study Of Intonation Patterns Used In Everyday Spoken English And Some Suggestions For Working With Intonation In The Classroom, A. Rebecca Cardozo
The Importance Of Including In An Esl Program: A Study Of Intonation Patterns Used In Everyday Spoken English And Some Suggestions For Working With Intonation In The Classroom, A. Rebecca Cardozo
MA TESOL Collection
Native speakers of English rely on more than just words and grammatical structures to communicate their feelings, attitudes and intentions. In fact, it is often not the words and the grammar that convey the speaker's message. Rather, it is the speaker's intonation pattern, body language and voice volume that get the message across. It is the purpose of this paper to illustrate the importance of including in the ESL classroom a study of intonation patterns used in everyday spoken English. It is also the purpose of this paper to suggest materials and methods which could be used in the classroom …
An Annotated Bibliography Of M.A.T. Projects, Reports And Papers In The S.I.T. Library, David Michael Bumbar
An Annotated Bibliography Of M.A.T. Projects, Reports And Papers In The S.I.T. Library, David Michael Bumbar
MA TESOL Collection
This project is an annotated and edited bibliography of the independent professional projects, reports and other materials that have been written by students in the Master of Arts in Teaching program. This booklet which is a reference guide to the MAT writings found in the S.I.T. library has been indexed according to the major topics within the MAT program and is accompanied by a set of index cards.
Cll: An Approach To Teaching Advanced Conversation (Student Teaching Report), Betsy Bedell
Cll: An Approach To Teaching Advanced Conversation (Student Teaching Report), Betsy Bedell
MA TESOL Collection
No abstract provided.
Theater Games And Group Problem-Solving Exercises For The Foreign Language Classroom, Larraine Ruth Wright
Theater Games And Group Problem-Solving Exercises For The Foreign Language Classroom, Larraine Ruth Wright
MA TESOL Collection
This paper is a handbook of initiative games, theater games and improvisations especially adapted for use in the foreign language classroom. It includes games for small children, older children and adults. It can be used with classes of all levels. The games are described with recommendations for their use. Background information on the theory behind theater games, their use in the classroom, and an annotated bibliography of further sources are included.
Teacher-Training In The Use Of Individualized Instruction At The University Of San Carlos Guatemala City, Guatemala, Carol Fedyk Williams, Terrence Lee Williams
Teacher-Training In The Use Of Individualized Instruction At The University Of San Carlos Guatemala City, Guatemala, Carol Fedyk Williams, Terrence Lee Williams
MA TESOL Collection
No abstract provided.
Proposal For "An Introduction To Adult Literacy" As An Elective Course In The Mat Program, Ruth Ellen Passo
Proposal For "An Introduction To Adult Literacy" As An Elective Course In The Mat Program, Ruth Ellen Passo
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Few ESL teacher programs in the United States offer such compatibility highly trained humanistic instructors than the MAT program at the School for International Training in Brattleboro, Vermont. Nonetheless, most of the studies at this institution are geared to teaching in a private language academy abroad or in the United States. Yet, a real need for competent ESL teachers exists in our country within the public domain. The recent emergence and evolving role of the bilingual/bicultural education major at SIT addresses itself to this area, mainly from the standpoint of elementary education and child language acquisition and development. By the …
Pronunciation And The Silent Way Fidel, Bonnie Mennell Moyer
Pronunciation And The Silent Way Fidel, Bonnie Mennell Moyer
MA TESOL Collection
No abstract provided.
English Language Instruction In Iran, Zarrin Khatami
English Language Instruction In Iran, Zarrin Khatami
MA TESOL Collection
The present paper is an overall study of English language instruction in Iran. Several aspects of instruction have been considered:
I. Educational curriculum in the schools of Iran, from kindergarten to eleventh grade.
II. The language background of Iran.
III. Problems in learning/teaching English as a Foreign language in public secondary schools in Iran.
IV. A close look at the two aspects of Graded English, Book 1, ( a textbook being used in the public secondary schools of Iran), as an example of the problems mentioned above.
V. A discussion of the phonemic problems of Farsi speakers learning English with …
A Handbook Of Operations For Use In The Esl, Thomas Andrew Winters, Gayle Laverne Nelson
A Handbook Of Operations For Use In The Esl, Thomas Andrew Winters, Gayle Laverne Nelson
MA TESOL Collection
This handbook contains 50 operations for use in the ESL classroom. An operation describes a process or procedure for doing something, such as opening a bank accountant or using a cassette recorder. The meaning of the language is made clear by the action, and the action reinforces the language. Operations are especially useful for teaching and practicing verb tenses, although they can also be used when working with stress and intonation patterns, vocabulary building, locative phrases, cultural information, and skill development. Operations are activity-oriented, and because the students are physically responding to words, the language has concrete meaning. The handbook …