Essays about: "textbook materials"

Showing result 11 - 15 of 25 essays containing the words textbook materials.

1. 11. Argue for Criticality The Potential of Argumentation and Critical Thinking in the English Subject in Swedish Upper-Secondary School

   University essay from Örebro universitet/Institutionen för humaniora, utbildnings- och samhällsvetenskap

   Author : Martin Johansson; [2018]
   Keywords : ;

   Abstract : The steering documents for Swedish upper-secondary school set great store by the cultivation of critical thinking. It is one of the overarching aims. Yet, statistics indicate that young Swedes are not as good at critical thinking as students from some other countries of comparable socioeconomic status (World Economic Forum 7). READ MORE

3. 12. Co-constructed EFL learning on different proficiency levels : Independence and scaffolding

   University essay from Linköpings universitet/Institutionen för beteendevetenskap och lärande

   Author : Kamil Uhlir; [2018]
   Keywords : constructivism in EFL; Dogme; productive skills; building confidence; personalized context;

   Abstract : The main aim of this research was to delve into the minds of English as a foreign language students and try to find the right amount of guidelines provided by the teacher and materials while using constructivism represented by communicative approach and Dogme methodologies. As these classes were individual, the teacher’s role was to adjust the amount of constructivism and independence according to the student’s preference, which was expressed during interviews in which they reflected on their learning journey. READ MORE

4. 13. Teaching speaking in the English classroom : Teacher practices in Swedish upper secondary schools

   University essay from Stockholms universitet/Engelska institutionen

   Author : Jorge Villegas Martínez; [2018]
   Keywords : English as a foreign language EFL ; speaking; communicative competence; oral proficiency; target language; pedagogical materials; textbook analysis; assessment; communicative approach;

   Abstract : This qualitative study aims to investigate how teachers of English as a foreign language (EFL) work to develop their students’ oral proficiency. The study analyses interviews and pedagogical materials to elucidate how the interviewed teachers regard their students’ oral proficiency, what kind of activities they use for teaching speaking and how they assess oral proficiency. READ MORE

5. 14. Reading Matters : An Exploration of ELT textbooks in Sweden and their approach to reading

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

   Author : Alexander Berg Mattsson; [2016]
   Keywords : extensive reading; reading; ELT textbooks; second language learning; second language acquisition; teaching methodology;

   Abstract : The present thesis investigates to what extent contemporary ELT textbooks include reading materials as well as what types of texts are being used and what reading strategies they seemingly promote. Additionally, the study analyzes whether there is a noticeable discrepancy in teaching materials designed for the vocational and university preparatory and considers whether the design of the current textbook is representative of the current view of reading as a teaching tool as reflected in official policy documents. READ MORE

6. 15. Heteronormativity in EFL textbooks

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för språk och litteraturer

   Author : Lisa Erlman; [2015-04-09]
   Keywords : EFL; foreign language learning; textbook; language learning; gender; gender-bias; sexuality; heteronormativity; sexism; heterosexism; engelska; läraruppsats;

   Abstract : Gender is a binary construction reinforced by language, and reinforcing heterosexuality. When learning a foreign language, one has the ability to reconstruct one’s norms and therefore acquire strategies for avoiding production of, and exposure to, heteronormative language. READ MORE