Essays about: "a case study second language learning"

Showing result 11 - 15 of 39 essays containing the words a case study second language learning.

1. 11. The Missing Pieces : A project about trying out and improving a jigsaw-style lesson in an ESL-setting

   University essay from Högskolan i Halmstad/Akademin för lärande, humaniora och samhälle

   Author : Emil Svanström; Pontus Lundgren; [2020]
   Keywords : Jigsaw-lesson; Communicative Approach; Co-operation; Jigsaw-learning; Group work; Language teaching; ESL; TESOL;

   Abstract : The aim of this project was to explore the jigsaw-method as a teaching tool in English as a Second Language-classrooms, and to design and evaluate a jigsaw-style lesson that aims to promote student activation and communication. To achieve this goal, we conducted a case study in which we designed and tried out a jigsaw-style lesson in two classes. READ MORE

3. 12. Teaching English Vocabulary : A Case Study of TPRS and Reading Aloud as Teaching Methods in an Elementary School in Sweden

   University essay from Högskolan i Gävle/Engelska

   Author : Charlott Fagertun; [2020]
   Keywords : TPRS; Reading Aloud; Second language vocabulary learning; Elementary school;

   Abstract : There are numerous methods of teaching English as a second language to pupils in the lower grades of elementary school. Previous research indicates that some teaching methods are successful among children in pre-school and older pupils, but few studies have investigated their effects on 6-8-year-old pupils. READ MORE

4. 13. The usage of CLIL in the classroom and its influence on L2 learners’ motivation

   University essay from Malmö universitet/Fakulteten för lärande och samhälle (LS)

   Author : Alexandra Sommer; Hanna Svensson; [2020]
   Keywords : CLIL; motivation; L2 motivation; scaffolding; self-determination theory SDT ; Process Motivation Model; L2 motivational self-system L2MSS ;

   Abstract : In Swedish schools the education should stimulate students’ creativity, curiosity and self-confidence, as well as provide security and generate the will and desire to learn. Therefore, the aim of this case study is to investigate the area of motivation and how motivation is affected by the usage of Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL). READ MORE

5. 14. PROMPTED Peer Response and Grammatical Errors : Prompted Peer Response vs Unprompted Peer Response inReducing Grammatical Errors

   University essay from Stockholms universitet/Institutionen för språkdidaktik

   Author : Michael Melanson; [2019]
   Keywords : Peer response; grammar; errors; collaboration; prompts;

   Abstract : The current classroom environment is filled with expectations for both teacher and student but is often lacking in time. Skolverket (2011) outlines ambitious goals such as developing students’ critical thinking abilities, adapting teaching to each student’s individual needs, and encouraging students to actively take part in the development of their own educational process, to name just a few. READ MORE

6. 15. So, what you’re saying is …? : A study of year 9 students’ attitudes towards and perceived knowledge of communicative competence

   University essay from Högskolan i Jönköping/Högskolan för lärande och kommunikation

   Author : Daniel Sandström; [2019]
   Keywords : communicative competence; second language learning; pragmatic awareness; teaching focus; learner perception; lower secondary school language teaching;

   Abstract : Swedes’ proficiency in English is often high up in the world rankings among the countries in which English is an L2[1]. Learners of English are routinely tested in the Swedish school system, using standardized national tests to measure how well students are doing nationwide, whilst also providing teachers with sometimes essential assistance in grading students’ language skills. READ MORE