In computer-assisted language learning most researches on language learning strategies. This （CALL）, gender has often been omitted as a variable in is a serious omission, given that gender is typically a significant...In computer-assisted language learning most researches on language learning strategies. This （CALL）, gender has often been omitted as a variable in is a serious omission, given that gender is typically a significant predictor in other educational, psychological and linguistic researches. An understanding of them may help practitioners guide learners to take better control of their comprehension and learning processes. In this paper, the author reports the recent research and literature on gender differences in CALL from 3 aspects： gender and computer, gender and language learning, and gender and CALL. In the discussion part, the author expounds on the reasons why studies about gender differences in CALL tend to get conflicting results.展开更多
One of the common problems for L2 learners in ESL reading is that the text is either too difficult to understand or too simple to challenge,particularly the extracurricular reading material.The Little Prince and Pride...One of the common problems for L2 learners in ESL reading is that the text is either too difficult to understand or too simple to challenge,particularly the extracurricular reading material.The Little Prince and Pride and Prejudice are typically listed in the key reading materials for L2 learners.Contrary to the popularity,a large number of L2 learners find it is hard to complete due to the low text coverage with existing vocabulary.The corpus has become an important language research tool to store language materials according to the specific goals and the way through certain technical means.This paper is going to explore the text coverage of The Little Prince and Pride and Prejudice by range analysis,and comparing with English Curriculum Standards to figure out suitable reading targets of these two materials.展开更多
The published studies on the issues in the teaching and leaming of ESL （English as a Second Language）/EFL （English as a Foreign Language） oral English shed lights on many of the unresolved problems in ESL/EFL teac...The published studies on the issues in the teaching and leaming of ESL （English as a Second Language）/EFL （English as a Foreign Language） oral English shed lights on many of the unresolved problems in ESL/EFL teaching and learning. The writer＇s findings through literature review of the issues in the teaching and learning of ESL/EFL oral English indicate that further studies in this area may provide more valuable experiences to aid ESL/EFL speakers in producing fluent and accurate speech.展开更多
The paradigms of old media are replaced by new forms of creativity and delivery of content by those who strive to enhance innovative ways of communication and learning based on universally accepted guidelines. These u...The paradigms of old media are replaced by new forms of creativity and delivery of content by those who strive to enhance innovative ways of communication and learning based on universally accepted guidelines. These ubiquitous rules of design are what scholars in the field of call as the principles of design. Particularly when instructional effectiveness of a new message is under close lens, instructional designers unanimously accept and implement these design principles in the process of planning and designing products for consumers and/or learners With today＇s digital revolution and technological break-throughs, instructional designers need to keep seeking new forms of design, communication, and learning with various forms of instructional media and innovative, technology-rich design techniques. Given this educational milieu in an ever-growing digital world of learning and instruction, this paper will focus on eliciting some of these most innovative and outstanding instructional design （ID） products and evaluate their effectiveness in learning and teaching environments based on an army of ID principles generally accepted by the scholars of the field.展开更多
Integrated English Course in Chinese universities serves a group of non-English major students for the main educational training purpose of second language learning together with language learning skills development u...Integrated English Course in Chinese universities serves a group of non-English major students for the main educational training purpose of second language learning together with language learning skills development under different unit themes.In the process of learning another language,as language leaners,making mistakes is natural and inevitable.This procedure of making mistakes and correcting mistakes contribute to the gradual improvement from a starter to an advanced learner.Encountering mistakes made in various conditions in the classroom,teachers need to form proper awareness,and give appropriate feedback.展开更多
文摘In computer-assisted language learning most researches on language learning strategies. This （CALL）, gender has often been omitted as a variable in is a serious omission, given that gender is typically a significant predictor in other educational, psychological and linguistic researches. An understanding of them may help practitioners guide learners to take better control of their comprehension and learning processes. In this paper, the author reports the recent research and literature on gender differences in CALL from 3 aspects： gender and computer, gender and language learning, and gender and CALL. In the discussion part, the author expounds on the reasons why studies about gender differences in CALL tend to get conflicting results.
文摘One of the common problems for L2 learners in ESL reading is that the text is either too difficult to understand or too simple to challenge,particularly the extracurricular reading material.The Little Prince and Pride and Prejudice are typically listed in the key reading materials for L2 learners.Contrary to the popularity,a large number of L2 learners find it is hard to complete due to the low text coverage with existing vocabulary.The corpus has become an important language research tool to store language materials according to the specific goals and the way through certain technical means.This paper is going to explore the text coverage of The Little Prince and Pride and Prejudice by range analysis,and comparing with English Curriculum Standards to figure out suitable reading targets of these two materials.
文摘The published studies on the issues in the teaching and leaming of ESL （English as a Second Language）/EFL （English as a Foreign Language） oral English shed lights on many of the unresolved problems in ESL/EFL teaching and learning. The writer＇s findings through literature review of the issues in the teaching and learning of ESL/EFL oral English indicate that further studies in this area may provide more valuable experiences to aid ESL/EFL speakers in producing fluent and accurate speech.
文摘The paradigms of old media are replaced by new forms of creativity and delivery of content by those who strive to enhance innovative ways of communication and learning based on universally accepted guidelines. These ubiquitous rules of design are what scholars in the field of call as the principles of design. Particularly when instructional effectiveness of a new message is under close lens, instructional designers unanimously accept and implement these design principles in the process of planning and designing products for consumers and/or learners With today＇s digital revolution and technological break-throughs, instructional designers need to keep seeking new forms of design, communication, and learning with various forms of instructional media and innovative, technology-rich design techniques. Given this educational milieu in an ever-growing digital world of learning and instruction, this paper will focus on eliciting some of these most innovative and outstanding instructional design （ID） products and evaluate their effectiveness in learning and teaching environments based on an army of ID principles generally accepted by the scholars of the field.
文摘Integrated English Course in Chinese universities serves a group of non-English major students for the main educational training purpose of second language learning together with language learning skills development under different unit themes.In the process of learning another language,as language leaners,making mistakes is natural and inevitable.This procedure of making mistakes and correcting mistakes contribute to the gradual improvement from a starter to an advanced learner.Encountering mistakes made in various conditions in the classroom,teachers need to form proper awareness,and give appropriate feedback.
