Some researchers suggest that recasts are effective in showing learners how their current interlanguage differs from the target (Long & Robinson, 1998). Others have argued ambiguous and may be perceived by learner as confirmation of meaning rather than feedback on form (Lyster, 1998a). We review research effectiveness first second language acquisition, paying particular attention to been defined impact has assessed observational experimental studies. conclude appear most contexts where...

Abstract While there are studies that have looked at the implementation of mobile learning in educational institutions, particularly identification issues encountered, few explored holistically elements sustain learning. This study dissects findings a longitudinal secondary school adopting personal digital assistant programme and proposes person‐centred sustainable model for

Abstract As many primary pre-service teachers enter teacher education courses with little science background, it is essential in to provide opportunities for them learn more independently. The purpose of this study investigate an online pedagogical activity that fosters the social construction knowledge by working small virtual teams. investigated how collaborated teams complete set tasks, their attitudes toward and beliefs about effectiveness learning experience, types quality resources...

This article describes a case study of group ten 14-year-old students who engaged with an online extended-learning project as extracurricular activity for about 6 months. The were physically located in Australia, Malaysia, and the United Kingdom. facilitation learning made use progressive pedagogy that moved from structured, whole participation to more individual, open approach learning. investigated students’ motivation participate explored nature interactions environment. findings show...

Abstract This paper reports the findings of a survey 100 mothers Chinese children aged between 6 and 36 months from middle to upper-middle socio-economic backgrounds in Penang, Malaysia. The include language these mothers, their contextual uses multiple languages choices with children. Through this survey, mothers' multilingual use practices young were profiled. primary function profiling was identify type learning context experienced by Penang-Chinese assist predicting pattern shift taking...

In an era where technology is advancing at a rapid pace, and information readily accessible on the World Wide Web, educators should be capitalizing these resources for gifted students. This paper proposes conceptual framework to support individualized independent learning within network of peers that will provide challenging interactions through extensive use online learning. Online technologies promote exploration new concepts sharing with group motivated “like‐minded” peers.

This paper investigates the use of online technologies to extend learning a group junior secondary school students after attending Sun, Science, and Society camp. The were mixed ages came from metropolitan rural schools. Their teachers described them as high ability or interested in science who required extension work. These engaged for period 6 months reports on how they with extended open supported by technologies.

Abstract In this article we explore how primary school learners of English in Germany engage with examples that they were asked to locate their local environments (their linguistic landscapes, LLs). association each located image, the completed a standardised worksheet German for brief written comments about its location, reason why had selected image and thought been used. Their reflections demonstrate these children are remarkably sophisticated analyses linguistic, social cultural aspects...

In this article we address two key questions in the application of dynamical systems theory (DST) to second language acquisition (SLA) that have not been resolved recent debates about issue. The first question relates reductionism. Is an antireductionist position a necessary element DST? We show radical stance put forward by movers DST SLA neither follows from mathematics nor science and antireductionism results impasse for empirical research. contrast, argue reductionism offers ways which...

<p class="Abstract">We live in a multimodal world where communication enabled by digital media supports the expression of ideas, opinions, instructions and experiences variety formats that empower individual to convey thoughts emotions persuasively. In education, storytelling as pedagogical strategy can be embedded student-generated videos narratives personal learning or teacher-constructed stories inform instruct. The aim this qualitative research was investigate how group science...

Blending the arts into students' learning of science concepts through role-play and drama is unusual pedagogy in schools. For seven Australian Year Five students seeking extended learning, advanced scientific were learned during creative process script writing production a play called Hectic Electric. A mentor two parents involved creation processes. The was transformed dramatic involving other members class submitted for competition. awarded winning prize primary school section. Based on...