Essays about: "ability-grouping"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 7 essays containing the word ability-grouping.

  1. 1. Homogeneous and heterogeneous ability grouping in the EFL classroom : A study of teachers' experience and views regarding homogeneous and heterogeneous ability groups

    University essay from Karlstads universitet/Institutionen för språk, litteratur och interkultur (from 2013)

    Author : Maria Fritsche; [2021]
    Keywords : homogeneous ability groups; heterogeneous ability groups; ability-grouping; EFL-classroom; teachers experience; teachers views; Introduction program; homogena nivågrupper; heterogena nivågrupper; nivågruppering; engelskundervisning; lärares uppfattningar; lärares perspektiv; Introduktionsprogram;

    Abstract : In this qualitative case-study, EFL teachers’ experience and views regarding homogeneous and heterogeneous ability groups are investigated. Four EFL teachers working in the Introduction program in upper secondary school were interviewed through semi-structured questions. The interviews were held individually and conducted by the researcher. READ MORE

  3. 2. Teaching English in Multilevel Classes : How do teachers at Swedish secondary schools face this challenge?

    University essay from Mälardalens högskola/Akademin för utbildning, kultur och kommunikation

    Author : Marie Lundström; [2018]
    Keywords : multilevel classes; ability grouping; differentiated instruction; English teaching; secondary school; Sweden;

    Abstract : The aim of the study was to investigate how teachers of English in secondary schools experience the challenge of adapting their instruction to meet their students’ differences and needs as learners. Its ultimate purpose was to provide useful information for the development of English teaching and learning practices. READ MORE

  4. 3. The influence of classmates on students' willingness to communicate in English : A study based on teacher and student views and experiences at a Swedish upper secondary school

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för språk (SPR)

    Author : Jennifer Svensson; [2016]
    Keywords : Ability grouping; English language teaching; Upper secondary school; Willingness to communicate;

    Abstract : The syllabus for upper secondary school states that interaction and communication are important for students’ oral production skills development. Also, the contemporary view on learning is that people learn a language by using it. READ MORE

  5. 4. Able pupils in different groups : A comparative study of interaction in tracked and mixed-ability groups

    University essay from Institutionen för språkdidaktik

    Author : Henning Sköldvall; [2013]
    Keywords : ability grouping; able pupils; tracking; mixed ability; group interaction;

    Abstract : Ability grouping has become increasingly common in the teaching of English in Swedish secondary schools. This study was concerned with the effects of different group constellations on the more able pupils. READ MORE

  6. 5. Accommodating for different levels of proficiency in the English classroom : With focus on ability grouping

    University essay from Institutionen för språkdidaktik

    Author : Keren Bruce Westerlund; [2013]
    Keywords : Mixed -ability classrooms; ability grouping; heterogeneous and homogeneous classes; democratic ideals;

    Abstract : This study investigated the perceived strategies used to deal with mixed ability classes of four English teachers, two working at a year 4-9 compulsory school, and two at an upper secondary school in Sweden. The same teachers were asked about their attitudes towards and experience of ability grouping. READ MORE