ERIC Number: EJ1466728
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2019
Pages: 13
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ISSN: ISSN-1444-4496
EISSN: EISSN-2202-6169
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A Developmental Framework for Technology-Enhanced Academic Language Support (TALS)
John Smith
English Australia Journal, v35 n1 p5-17 2019
Technology-enhanced academic language support (TALS) refers to any adjunctive learning and teaching program that utilises digitally based technologies to support and develop academic English language and skills. Despite its prevalence, TALS has been largely ignored in the literature. This lack of research and exploration is concerning, not only because such a widespread learning and teaching practice has been so neglected, but also because there is real need for good guidance. With the increasing rapidity of change in technology-enhanced education, there is a correspondingly increased need for TALS programs to have a solid grounding in theory, educational design and quality assurance. This paper will therefore briefly present a framework for TALS development that can be utilised across a variety of contexts and settings. It is expected that this framework will be of most use to teachers and developers interested in online academic language learning and teaching.
Descriptors: Educational Technology, Technology Uses in Education, English (Second Language), English for Academic Purposes, Foreign Students, Foreign Countries, Program Design, Learning Theories, Quality Assurance
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Audience: Teachers; Researchers
Language: English
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