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Ellis, Rod – Language Teaching Research, 2016
"Focus on form" (FonF) is a central construct in task-based language teaching. The term was first introduced by Michael Long to refer to an approach where learners' attention is attracted to linguistic forms as they engage in the performance of tasks. It contrasts with a structure-based approach--"focus on forms" (FonFs)--where…
Descriptors: Second Language Instruction, Language Acquisition, Teaching Methods, Definitions
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Martens, Marilee A.; Wilson, Sarah J.; Reutens, David C. – Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry, 2008
This review critically examines the research findings which characterize the cognitive, behavioral, and neuroanatomical features of Williams syndrome (WS). This article analyzes 178 published studies in the WS literature covering the following areas: 1) General intelligence, 2) Language skills, 3) Visuospatial and face processing skills, 4)…
Descriptors: Control Groups, Behavior Patterns, Mental Retardation, Neurology