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Improving Language Learning Outcomes through Linguistic Training
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Lubera, Amber – ProQuest LLC, 2023
This dissertation presents four iterative experiments which explore the quantitative benefits of introducing linguistics to language learners. Previous work has connected exploration of linguistic with improved morale and engagement in language classrooms, as well as reduced language discrimination and validation of students' languages and…
Descriptors: Second Language Learning, Second Language Instruction, Learner Engagement, Linguistics
Performance in Physiology Evaluation: Possible Improvement by Active Learning Strategies
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Montrezor, Luís H. – Advances in Physiology Education, 2016
The evaluation process is complex and extremely important in the teaching/learning process. Evaluations are constantly employed in the classroom to assist students in the learning process and to help teachers improve the teaching process. The use of active methodologies encourages students to participate in the learning process, encourages…
Descriptors: Physiology, Active Learning, Medical Students, Learning Activities
Accelerating Student Learning of Technology Terms: "The Crossword Puzzle Exercise"
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Whisenand, Thomas G.; Dunphy, Steven M. – Journal of Information Systems Education, 2010
The authors suggest using an alternative teaching methodology to impart knowledge regarding information systems phraseology and vocabulary. Specifically, a series of crossword puzzles or scrabbles are used to present information system (IS) terminology to students in an introductory business information systems course. The puzzle terms and answers…
Descriptors: Feedback (Response), Vocabulary Development, Introductory Courses, Educational Games
Law: The Language of Liberty. Supplemental Materials for Alabama Social Studies Teachers. Grade 7.
Alabama Administrative Office of Courts, Montgomery. – 1981
Activities for teaching about law in social studies classrooms are presented. Six generalizations have been identified to enable students to conceptualize law and justice and consider the ways in which law and order have been interpreted by different societies at different times in history: (1) society is organized rather than formless, (2) social…
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Controversial Issues (Course Content), Democratic Values, Grade 7
Law: The Language of Liberty. Supplemental Materials for Alabama Social Studies Teachers. Grades 5-6.
Alabama Administrative Office of Courts, Montgomery. – 1981
Student activity pages, teacher background information, and lesson ideas for teaching about the law in social studies classrooms are provided in this supplementary packet. An introductory section provides a rationale for the unit, a guide to bringing law-related resource persons into the classroom, a teacher checklist for helping resource persons…
Descriptors: American Indians, Case Studies, Comparative Analysis, Courts
Voyager: Reading and Writing for Today's Adults. Levels 7 and 8 Teacher's Resource Guide [and] Student Book [and] Student Workbook [and] Puzzles [and] Vocabulary Workbook.
1999
This document contains the 9 publications constituting the fourth stage of the Voyager program, which is a four-stage program that utilizes contemporary content and instructional approaches to teach the reading, writing, critical thinking, and communication skills that adults need in today's world and to take adult learners from the beginning…
Descriptors: Adjustment (to Environment), Adult Basic Education, Adult Literacy, Beginning Reading