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Download full textAlikhani, Mohsen; Bagheridoust, Esmaeil – English Language Teaching, 2017
The study investigated how group-dynamics instruction techniques of adaptable nature can be to the benefit of EFL (English as a Foreign Language) learners so as to develop and improve their willingness-to-communicate and speaking-ability in the long run. After analyzing the data via ANCOVA and EFA, the researcher selected 108 young Iranian male…
Descriptors: English (Second Language), Second Language Learning, Group Dynamics, Student Attitudes
Direct linkAwada, Ghada – Cogent Education, 2016
This article reports the results of an experimental study on the effectiveness of mobile technology (WhatsApp) in improving the critique writing skills of English as a Foreign Language learners and increasing their motivation for learning. The participants (n = 52) are Average-English proficient learners enrolled in two writing courses given at…
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Handheld Devices, Writing Evaluation, Writing Improvement
Agbatogun, Alaba Olaoluwakotansibe – Journal of Interactive Learning Research, 2013
Drawing from the socio-cultural theory of Vygotsky, this study compared the academic performance gains scores of pupils in a Keypad Response Technology (KRT) class with those in two other pedagogies to determine the learners' language proficiency level in ESL classroom. A sample of 99 Nigerian primary six pupils participated in the study.…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Social Theories, Academic Achievement, Achievement Gains
Shaarawy, Hanaa Youssef; Lotfy, Nohayer Esmat – Higher Education Studies, 2013
Based on the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) and following a blended learning approach (a supplement model), this article reports on a quasi-experiment where writing was taught evenly with other language skills in everyday language contexts and where asynchronous online activities were required from students to extend learning beyond…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Writing Instruction, Asynchronous Communication, Blended Learning
The Effect of Computer-Assisted Language Learning on Reading Comprehension in an Iranian EFL Context
Saeidi, Mahnaz; Yusefi, Mahsa – Research-publishing.net, 2012
This study is an attempt to examine the effect of computer-assisted language learning (CALL) on reading comprehension in an Iranian English as a foreign language (EFL) context. It was hypothesized that CALL has an effect on reading comprehension. Forty female learners of English at intermediate level after administering a proficiency test were…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Computer Assisted Instruction, Reading Comprehension, English (Second Language)
Orawiwatnakul, Wiwat; Wichadee, Saovapa – Contemporary Issues in Education Research, 2011
With research showing the benefits of self-directed learning, more activities are needed to provide learners opportunities for self-directed practice (Khomson, 1997; Lee, 1998; Phongnapharuk, 2007). A 12-week experimental study was performed with 80 EFL learners; one group contained 40 Communication Arts students and the other one consisted of 40…
Descriptors: Business Administration Education, Independent Study, Active Learning, Control Groups
Debuse, Justin C. W.; Hede, Andrew; Lawley, Meredith – Australasian Journal of Educational Technology, 2009
This study investigates the application of voice recognition technology to online lectures focusing on the efficacy of the text component of a multimedia presentation. Specifically, participants were provided with online access to multimedia instructional packages comprising an image of the lecturer with accompanying computer slides, plus…
Descriptors: Instructional Design, Semantics, Multimedia Instruction, Lecture Method
