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Riestenberg, Katherine J. – Language Learning Journal, 2020
Many theoretical models of second or additional language learning posit a crucial role for meaningful social interaction in the target language. However, it is not always clear to language educators how to create such opportunities or what counts as meaningful interaction. This can become even more difficult when the target language is an…
Descriptors: Language Maintenance, American Indian Languages, Teaching Methods, Instructional Effectiveness
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Srisermbhok, Amporn – LEARN Journal: Language Education and Acquisition Research Network, 2020
This study analyzed the impact of International inter-cultural expedition camp activities from February 8-11, 2019 at UNIMAS Sarawak, Malaysia. It aimed to 1) find out which types of camp activities helped enhance the students' communication skills and increase their cross-cultural understanding and awareness. The samples of the study consisted of…
Descriptors: Communication Skills, Foreign Countries, Communicative Competence (Languages), Program Effectiveness
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Moore, Benjamin – LEARN Journal: Language Education and Acquisition Research Network, 2020
As South East Asia enters a new decade of English language education, attempts are being made to maximize the utility of university EAP courses to fully meet students' language learning needs and prepare them for further academic study. In order for this to be achieved, language educators have begun to focus on incorporating '21st century skills'…
Descriptors: English for Academic Purposes, Second Language Learning, Second Language Instruction, Foreign Countries
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Thongprayoon, Thanakorn; Wangphasit, Ladda; Yamrung, Rungtiwa; Langka, Wilailak – THAITESOL Journal, 2020
The importance of understanding other cultures and intercultural communication is highlighted in today's globalized world due to the proliferation of internationalization, increasing multinational cooperation, and mobility of world population. Therefore, intercultural communication is a required competence. In this study, intercultural…
Descriptors: Intercultural Communication, Second Language Learning, Second Language Instruction, English (Second Language)
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Weston, Donna – Music Education Research, 2020
A survey of 80 graduates of an Australian popular music degree revealed that graduates had a deep understanding of the value of soft skills to their employability and musical livelihoods. Soft skills are defined here as interpersonal and intrapersonal transferrable skills such as effective collaboration and communication, as opposed to the hard…
Descriptors: Soft Skills, Music Education, Employment Potential, College Graduates
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Snow, Kathy – Canadian Journal for the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning, 2020
The history of Canada's educational offerings for Indigenous students was based in colonial and assimilative practice. As such culturally responsive pre-service teacher education needs to respond not only by moving away from historical practice but with a moral and social imperative through programming that aids reconciliation. Current literature…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Cultural Awareness, Indigenous Populations, Teacher Education Programs
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Raspa, Melissa; Bann, Carla M.; Gwaltney, Angela; Benke, Timothy A.; Fu, Cary; Glaze, Daniel G.; Haas, Richard; Heydemann, Peter; Jones, Mary; Kaufmann, Walter E.; Lieberman, David; Marsh, Eric; Peters, Sarika; Ryther, Robin; Standridge, Shannon; Skinner, Steven A.; Percy, Alan K.; Neul, Jeffrey L. – American Journal on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, 2020
Rett syndrome (RTT) is a neurodevelopmental disorder that primarily affects females. Recent work indicates the potential for disease modifying therapies. However, there remains a need to develop outcome measures for use in clinical trials. Using data from a natural history study (n = 1,075), we examined the factor structure, internal consistency,…
Descriptors: Genetic Disorders, Psychometrics, Psychomotor Skills, Physical Disabilities
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Wado, Mohammed Shure; Seid, Abdurehman Osman – Educational Research and Reviews, 2020
The main objective of this research was to study challenges of preparing authentic English language tests in Ethiopian six secondary schools. The focus was to assess current challenges in the preparation of authentic and communicative language tests. To this end, interviews and FGD with English language teachers were made and hence, 61 teachers…
Descriptors: Language Tests, Authentic Learning, English (Second Language), Foreign Countries
Chen, Chin-Chih; Farmer, Thomas W.; Hamm, Jill V.; Brooks, Debbie S.; Lee, David; Norwalk, Kate; Lambert, Kerrylin; Dawes, Molly; Sterrett, Brittany; Rizzo, Karen – Journal of Emotional and Behavioral Disorders, 2020
Perceptions of the ecology and middle school transition are examined in relation to interpersonal competence patterns (ICPs) of approximately 3,000 sixth graders (46.2% boys) including 415 students with disabilities from 26 metropolitan schools. Teacher ratings of students' academic competence, externalizing and internalizing behavior, popularity,…
Descriptors: Students with Disabilities, Middle School Students, Interpersonal Competence, Grade 6
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Lubin, Jacqueline – Journal of International Special Needs Education, 2020
Using an adaptation of Brownell and Smith's (1993) conceptual model, this study sought to examine the perception of primary and secondary special educators in St. Lucia of their roles as compared to roles of special education teachers universally. A survey, consisting of 89 Likert-scale statements and five closed ended questions, was administered…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Special Education Teachers, Teacher Role, Elementary Secondary Education
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Weinstein, José; Raczynski, Dagmar; Peña, Javiera – Educational Management Administration & Leadership, 2020
The article analyses the trust relationship between principals and teachers in primary schools in the specific Chilean educational context. The analysis is based on the concept of school trust, emphasizing Bryk and Tschannen-Moran's classic works. A mixed sequential quantitative-qualitative research methodology is used, including both a survey and…
Descriptors: Teacher Administrator Relationship, Trust (Psychology), Elementary School Teachers, Power Structure
McCormick, Ashley; Eidson, Faith; Harrison, Mary E. – ZERO TO THREE, 2020
As the field of infant and early childhood mental health (IECMH) continues to grow and professionals realize the value of reflective supervision/consultation (RS/C), the need for equitable access to quality RS/C expands. One way that providers of RS/C have increased access to RS/C is through virtual technology. The growth of virtual RS/C requires…
Descriptors: Young Children, Mental Health, Supervision, Consultants
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Panayiotou, Margarita; Humphrey, Neil; Hennessey, Alexandra – Journal of Educational Psychology, 2020
This cluster randomized trial evaluated the impact of the Promoting Alternative Thinking Strategies (PATHS) curriculum on children's psychological wellbeing, peer social support, and school connectedness. Forty-five schools in England were randomly assigned to implement PATHS or continue their usual provision for 2 years. The trial sample was…
Descriptors: Thinking Skills, Social Development, Emotional Development, Interpersonal Competence
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Sinfield, Dean; Allen, Justine; Collins, Loel – Journal of Adventure Education and Outdoor Learning, 2020
This paper examines the coaching behaviours of different paddlesport coaches (n = 17). A sample of coaches specialising in non-competitive paddlesport from professional, club and educational contexts are examined utilising a thematic analysis of semi-structured interviews. The three groups are shown to share common aspect such the importance of…
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Coaching (Performance), Decision Making, Interpersonal Competence
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Nguyen, Ha; Gu, Yongqi – Language Assessment Quarterly, 2020
Recently, many universities in Vietnam have adopted the TOEIC (Test of English for International Communication) Listening and Reading test as a language exit test for non-English major students. This study aimed at examining the perceived impact of the TOEIC Listening and Reading test on English teaching and the mechanism by which this test impact…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, English (Second Language), Language Tests, Second Language Learning
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