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The Effect Of Educational Kinesiology On Second Language Acquisition, Tina Lynne Haverstick
The Effect Of Educational Kinesiology On Second Language Acquisition, Tina Lynne Haverstick
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This thesis is a summary of my experience working with the theory of Educational Kinesiology (Edu-K) in the foreign language classroom environment. It may serve as a guide for anyone who is interested in tapping into the full potential of students’ brains within a structured learning environment.
A case study is presented here examining the effects of educational kinesiology on two groups of kindergarten students I taught simultaneously in my EFL classroom in Taiwan.
I chose to assess their attitudes toward different classroom activities, including those geared toward improving listening, speaking, reading and writing, as well as the overall attitude …
A Generative Language Approach To Esl For Children: Considerations And Activities, Monique H.W.C. Noyons Gehman
A Generative Language Approach To Esl For Children: Considerations And Activities, Monique H.W.C. Noyons Gehman
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The purpose of this project is to provide ESL teachers of primary aged children with a guide to using a generative language approach. The guide includes teaching considerations relevant both to teaching children in general, and specifically to teaching ESL. A great variety of activities are presented, focusing on the total development of the child as well as the creative use of language. In addition, suggested readings and resources are listed, some for theoretical background and others for use in classroom.
Self-Concept, Self-Image Improvement Activities For The Classroom, Daniel Mack
Self-Concept, Self-Image Improvement Activities For The Classroom, Daniel Mack
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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
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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.
The Reading Process And Alphablanks, Dale Saul, Linda Driver
The Reading Process And Alphablanks, Dale Saul, Linda Driver
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Alphablanks was developed as an aid for teaching reading by Rosalie R. Saul. It has been used chiefly in teaching children to read in their native language, especially in the field of learning disabilities. We wanted to expand its use into the ESL classroom. But we also wanted to present a rationale for using Alphablanks, to research the field of reading and how we go about learning to read, in order to find out exactly what areas of reading Alphablanks would help. Thus this paper is divided into two main parts: a summary of current research into reading, interpreting this …
A Handbook Of Ideas And Activities For Teaching English As Second Language To Pre-Schoolers, Laurie Jean Emel
A Handbook Of Ideas And Activities For Teaching English As Second Language To Pre-Schoolers, Laurie Jean Emel
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This is a collection of activities for teaching English to children of pre-school age. The activities are aimed at the total involvement of the child by encouraging not only verbal communication, but also self-expression through art, body movements, and dramatization. The directions for the use of the activities include adaptations to varying class sizes, levels of English proficiency, and cultural backgrounds.
E.S.L. At Borrego Pass School: The Program For Kindergarten Through Second Grade, Anne Bermant
E.S.L. At Borrego Pass School: The Program For Kindergarten Through Second Grade, Anne Bermant
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This paper is a report on my first year as an E.S.L. teacher. The paper describes the school where I worked and the program I set up there. Included are my personal feelings and beliefs about what I was doing. This paper deals only with my portion of the E.S.L. instruction at the school. For information on the upper level program (grades 3-5) refer to Charles E. Hancock's I.P.P. I have included in my paper suggestions for activities in working with young children (grades kindergarten through second) and some observations about working with Navajo children in particular.
Materials In The Billingual Kindergarten: Student Teaching At The Carew Street School, Diane Wunderlich
Materials In The Billingual Kindergarten: Student Teaching At The Carew Street School, Diane Wunderlich
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No abstract provided.