It has long been in dispute about whether explicit grammar teaching is more effective in second language learning or implicit grammar teaching is.However,there are more than one factor to take into consideration while...It has long been in dispute about whether explicit grammar teaching is more effective in second language learning or implicit grammar teaching is.However,there are more than one factor to take into consideration while discussing which way is better for L2 learners.This short essay aims at depicting three respects concerning grammar teaching,namely learning context,language learners'beliefs and needs,and grammar instruction.When educators and practitioners try to adopt grammar instruction either implicitly or explicitly in L2 learners'writing development,they probably need to consider the above three factors and to find out the best way to produce more effective teaching results among their students.展开更多
A literature-based review concerning why and how to evaluate language-teaching materials is presented with the purpose to facilitate English Language Teachers＇ awareness of material evaluation and assist their conduc...A literature-based review concerning why and how to evaluate language-teaching materials is presented with the purpose to facilitate English Language Teachers＇ awareness of material evaluation and assist their conduction.展开更多
Needs analysis as the central force of EAP has received insufficient practice,resulting in dissatisfactory pedagogy.This study proposes a framework of CEAPNA(comprehensive EAP needs analysis),and illustrates how the f...Needs analysis as the central force of EAP has received insufficient practice,resulting in dissatisfactory pedagogy.This study proposes a framework of CEAPNA(comprehensive EAP needs analysis),and illustrates how the framework helps to shape learning-centered EAP pedagogy.The CEAPNA survey covered 452 undergraduates and 83 faculty members from science and engineering departments,and was triangulated with the researchers'retrospection of seven years of pedagogical practice.Major findings in the study suggest multiple sources as a must in a comprehensive and accurate analysis of EAP learner needs.In the meantime,the specificity of learner needs addresses EAP practitioners'endeavors to specify these needs in various dimensions,so as to negotiate a satisfactory balance between language,cognition and affect in EAP pedagogy.Due to realistic constraints in specifying and balancing the needs,this paper wishes to oblige with a conceptual interpretation as well as a pedagogical retrospection.展开更多
Enlightened by Politzer's (1972) assertion that 'language materials must be presented in spoken form before they are introduced in written form'(Els et al. 1984:256), the author of this paper holds that sp...Enlightened by Politzer's (1972) assertion that 'language materials must be presented in spoken form before they are introduced in written form'(Els et al. 1984:256), the author of this paper holds that speaking is likely to be in the juxtaposition of reading in its contribution to better English writing. Course investigation of learners needs reveals their strong wish to improve English writing and classroom atmosphere. 113 sophomores were involved in a series of classroom activities forming the preparing stage for English writing. The variety of activities offers a large platform for the participants to share opinions and exchange information. The investigations of learners' attitudes carried out during the program towards each activity show their preferences concerning majors. [HJ][WTH3]展开更多
文摘It has long been in dispute about whether explicit grammar teaching is more effective in second language learning or implicit grammar teaching is.However,there are more than one factor to take into consideration while discussing which way is better for L2 learners.This short essay aims at depicting three respects concerning grammar teaching,namely learning context,language learners'beliefs and needs,and grammar instruction.When educators and practitioners try to adopt grammar instruction either implicitly or explicitly in L2 learners'writing development,they probably need to consider the above three factors and to find out the best way to produce more effective teaching results among their students.
文摘A literature-based review concerning why and how to evaluate language-teaching materials is presented with the purpose to facilitate English Language Teachers＇ awareness of material evaluation and assist their conduction.
文摘Needs analysis as the central force of EAP has received insufficient practice,resulting in dissatisfactory pedagogy.This study proposes a framework of CEAPNA(comprehensive EAP needs analysis),and illustrates how the framework helps to shape learning-centered EAP pedagogy.The CEAPNA survey covered 452 undergraduates and 83 faculty members from science and engineering departments,and was triangulated with the researchers'retrospection of seven years of pedagogical practice.Major findings in the study suggest multiple sources as a must in a comprehensive and accurate analysis of EAP learner needs.In the meantime,the specificity of learner needs addresses EAP practitioners'endeavors to specify these needs in various dimensions,so as to negotiate a satisfactory balance between language,cognition and affect in EAP pedagogy.Due to realistic constraints in specifying and balancing the needs,this paper wishes to oblige with a conceptual interpretation as well as a pedagogical retrospection.
文摘Enlightened by Politzer's (1972) assertion that 'language materials must be presented in spoken form before they are introduced in written form'(Els et al. 1984:256), the author of this paper holds that speaking is likely to be in the juxtaposition of reading in its contribution to better English writing. Course investigation of learners needs reveals their strong wish to improve English writing and classroom atmosphere. 113 sophomores were involved in a series of classroom activities forming the preparing stage for English writing. The variety of activities offers a large platform for the participants to share opinions and exchange information. The investigations of learners' attitudes carried out during the program towards each activity show their preferences concerning majors. [HJ][WTH3]
