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Genesee, Fred – 2000
There has been a longstanding interest among second and foreign language educators in research on language and the brain. By understanding how the brain learns naturally, language teachers may be better able to enhance their effectiveness in the classroom. This digest examines current brain research and discusses its implications for second…
Descriptors: Brain, Brain Hemisphere Functions, Instructional Effectiveness, Language Acquisition
Flaherty, Etienne – 1979
Controlling the rate of oral delivery in the second language classroom has been demonstrated as beneficial to the learner, whose information-processing capacity is an important factor in listening comprehension. Rate of information delivery can be controlled by limiting the actual rate of words per unit of time, or by maintaining content…
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Difficulty Level, Educational Testing, Language Instruction
ERIC Clearinghouse on Languages and Linguistics, Washington, DC. – 1995
This digest presents eight principles drawn from theory and research on second language acquisition and culturally sensitive instruction to guide teachers who work with linguistically and culturally diverse students. Each principle is accompanied by a brief explanation and suggestions for classroom techniques and activities. They are: (1)…
Descriptors: Bilingualism, Classroom Techniques, Code Switching (Language), Cultural Awareness