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Bates, Paul; Donaghue, Helen – ELT Journal, 2021
Peer observation plays a key developmental role in initial teacher education courses. However, potential benefits can be limited due to time constraints and the rigidity of individual observation tasks. This article examines the use of synchronous computer-mediated communication (SCMC) as a peer observation tool on a CELTA course. We analyse SCMC…
Descriptors: Synchronous Communication, Computer Mediated Communication, Teacher Education Programs, Peer Evaluation
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Galip Kartal – Computer Assisted Language Learning, 2024
The overarching goal of this design-based research was to explore WhatsApp's potential for facilitating and supporting speaking and pronunciation instruction in an EFL large-class speaking course. More specifically, this paper explored the perceived learning outcomes of WhatsApp-supported pedagogy in large English-speaking classes. Ninety-nine…
Descriptors: Computer Software, English (Second Language), Second Language Instruction, Second Language Learning
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Çepni, Sevcan Bayraktar; Keles, Neslihan; Çepni, Gökhan – Journal on English Language Teaching, 2022
This study investigates the potential of asynchronous video-mediated oral book report assignments to enhance learners' spoken performance and decrease their speaking anxiety. The participants were 42 B1 level preparatory students from the English Language Teaching department who were taking skills-based intensive English education in Turkey. The…
Descriptors: Synchronous Communication, Video Technology, Anxiety, Second Language Learning
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Sembiante, Sabrina F.; Cavallaro, Christina J.; Troyan, Francis John – Language and Education, 2021
Few studies in language teacher education programs provide insight on how knowledge of Systemic Functional Linguistics (SFL) is developed by teacher candidates to support their metalinguistic awareness and preparation to teach language. Building upon the contributions of Johnson and Byrnes, we combined Halliday's language-based theory of learning…
Descriptors: Linguistics, Linguistic Theory, Sociocultural Patterns, Preservice Teachers
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Wigham, Ciara R. – Language Learning in Higher Education, 2017
Higher education institutions are increasingly interested in offering more flexible teaching and learning delivery methods that are often independent of place. Where foreign language learning is concerned, telecollaboration is gaining ground. This paper focuses on synchronous webconferencing-supported teaching and examines how different semiotic…
Descriptors: Second Language Learning, Second Language Instruction, French, Semiotics