Global Practices of Language Teaching: Proceedings of the 2008 International Online Language Conference (IOLC 2008)

Global Practices of Language Teaching: Proceedings of the 2008 International Online Language Conference (IOLC 2008)
Author: Azadeh Shafaei
Publisher: Universal-Publishers
Total Pages: 262
Release: 2008-12-30
Genre:
ISBN: 1599429330

The first International Online Language Conference was successfully held in September 2008. This event invited professors, Masters and Ph.D. students, and academicians from around the world to submit papers in areas related to the conference theme. The event was organized by International Online Knowledge Service Provider (IOKSP). The main conference objectives were as follows: to provide a platform for language educators, academicians, and researchers from diverse cultural backgrounds to exchange ideas and the best practices for effective language teaching and learning; to promote better understanding of cultural diversity in language learning; to encourage language educators to be involved in the research process in order to achieve comprehensive excellence; and to produce a collection of scholarly papers.

Frontiers of Language and Teaching: Proceedings of the 2010 International Online Language Conference (IOLC 2010)

Frontiers of Language and Teaching: Proceedings of the 2010 International Online Language Conference (IOLC 2010)
Author: Azadeh Shafaei
Publisher: Universal-Publishers
Total Pages: 396
Release: 2010-12-27
Genre:
ISBN: 1612330002

This collection is comprised of papers submitted to the 3rd International Online Language Conference (IOLC) held in September 2010. IOLC 2010 was a two-day conference which aimed to provide a forum for academics, practitioners, experts and students to debate current international issues and challenges in the broad area of language learning and teaching. This annual world-renowned conference takes place over the internet, allowing participants to save accommodation and flight expenses and at the same time helping to save our planet by reducing CO2 emissions. All submitted papers went through a double blind review process before a decision was made. This was to ensure the quality level of the conference is kept high.

Annals of Language and Learning: Proceedings of the 2009 International Online Language Conference (IOLC 2009)

Annals of Language and Learning: Proceedings of the 2009 International Online Language Conference (IOLC 2009)
Author: Azadeh Shafaei
Publisher: Universal-Publishers
Total Pages: 342
Release: 2010-01-20
Genre:
ISBN: 1599428733

Annals of Language and Learning is the conference proceedings of the Second International Online Language Conference which was successfully held in July 2009. This event allowed professors, Master's students, Ph.D. students, and academics from around the world to submit papers pertaining to the areas of the conference theme. The conference was organized by International Online Knowledge Service Provider (IOKSP).

Critical Perspectives on Global Englishes in Asia

Critical Perspectives on Global Englishes in Asia
Author: Fan Fang
Publisher: Multilingual Matters
Total Pages: 185
Release: 2019-06-05
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 1788924118

Although the notion of Global Englishes (GE) has been widely discussed in the literature, few books consider how GE can be translated into educational practice. This book addresses the incorporation of GE into language policy and curriculum, pedagogy and assessment practices, and focuses on a wide range of geographical and language contexts. Incorporating GE into language curriculum, pedagogy and assessment practices calls for a reframing of our pedagogical practices that take into account the use of Englishes in intercultural and multicultural encounters where people have different first languages and cultural backgrounds. This book will be of interest to policymakers, curriculum developers and practitioner-researchers in the area of English language education.

Routledge International Handbook of Therapeutic Stories and Storytelling

Routledge International Handbook of Therapeutic Stories and Storytelling
Author: Clive Holmwood
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 536
Release: 2022-02-14
Genre: Psychology
ISBN: 1000520897

The Routledge International Handbook of Therapeutic Stories and Storytelling is a unique book that explores stories from an educational, community, social, health, therapeutic and therapy perspectives, acknowledging a range of diverse social and cultural views in which stories are used and written by esteemed storytellers, artists, therapists and academics from around the globe. The book is divided into five main sections that examine different approaches and contexts for therapeutic stories and storytelling. The collected authors explore storytelling as a response to the Covid-19 pandemic, in education, social and community settings, and in health and therapeutic contexts. The final section offers an International Story Anthology written by co-editor Sharon Jacksties and a final story by Katja Gorečan. This book is of enormous importance to psychotherapists and related mental health professionals, as well as academics, storytellers, teachers, people working in special educational needs, and all those with an interest in storytelling and its applied value.

English Education at the Tertiary Level in Asia

English Education at the Tertiary Level in Asia
Author: Eun Sung Park
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 203
Release: 2017-03-16
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1315391562

This is the third volume of a trilogy on English Language education in Asia within the Routledge Critical Studies in Asian Education. Put together by editors and contributors selected by Asia TEFL, this book provides a timely and critical review of the current trends in tertiary level English education in Asia. It foregrounds the developments and trends, policies and implementation, as well as research and practice. Written by ELT scholars and educational leaders, this book presents articles on China, Hong Kong, India, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam. While the authors focus on their own local issues, providing an overview of the state of tertiary English teaching in their respective territories, they also provide insights from their successes and failures which can help inspire solutions to similar challenges faced internationally in the field. Chapters in the book include: • Heading toward the global standardization of English education in Korean universities • English in tertiary education in India: A Janus-faced perspective with special reference to University of Delhi • Developing English language skills in the Singapore higher education context • ELT at tertiary institutions in China: A developmental perspective This book will be valued by administrators, researchers and scholars interested in bilingualism, language policy and planning in higher education.

Handbook of Research on User Experience in Web 2.0 Technologies and Its Impact on Universities and Businesses

Handbook of Research on User Experience in Web 2.0 Technologies and Its Impact on Universities and Businesses
Author: Pelet, Jean-Éric
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 426
Release: 2020-09-18
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 1799837580

As various areas of discipline continue to progress into the digital age, diverse modes of technology are being experimented with and ultimately implemented into common practices. Mobile products and interactive devices, specifically, are being tested within educational environments as well as corporate business in support of online learning and e-commerce initiatives. There is a boundless stock of factors that play a role in successfully implementing web technologies and user-driven learning strategies, which require substantial research for executives and administrators in these fields. The Handbook of Research on User Experience in Web 2.0 Technologies and Its Impact on Universities and Businesses is an essential reference source that presents research on the strategic role of user experience in e-learning and e-commerce at the level of the global economy, networks and organizations, teams and work groups, and information systems. The book assesses the impact of e-learning and e-commerce technologies on different organizations, including higher education institutions, multinational corporations, health providers, and business companies. Featuring research on topics such as ubiquitous interfaces, computer graphics, and image processing, this book is ideally designed for program developers and designers, researchers, practitioners, IT professionals, executives, academicians, and students.

Proceedings of the Applied Linguistics and Language Teaching Conference (ALLT) 2018: Teaching and Learning in a Globalised World

Proceedings of the Applied Linguistics and Language Teaching Conference (ALLT) 2018: Teaching and Learning in a Globalised World
Author: Wafa Zoghbor
Publisher: Zayed University Press
Total Pages: 272
Release: 2019-03-03
Genre:
ISBN: 9948388941

Edited by: Wafa Zoghbor, Suhair Al Alami, & Thomaï Alexiou This volume contains a selection of eighteen articles that originated as papers presented at the Applied Linguistics and Language Teaching International Conference and Exhibition (ALLT 2018), which was held at Zayed University, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, in March 2018. The articles selected for inclusion showcase high quality contributions that document theory, research, and pedagogy within the field of Applied Linguistics and language teaching in the Arab Gulf and beyond. The articles are grouped into the following five broad sections: • Teaching of Writing Skills • Professional Development • Young Learners • Teaching, Learning, and Pedagogy • Language Teaching and Attitude The articles included in this volume represent the diverse background, experiences, and research interests of the ALLT presenters. The contributions are a mix of theoretical, empirical and pedagogical practices with a strong emphasis on English language use and function along with language teaching. This makes the Proceedings of the Applied Linguistics and Language Teaching (ALLT 2018) Conference an invaluable resource, addressing important aspects of contemporary research topics and lesson plans on language teaching.

The Importance of Motivation in Second Language Acquisition

The Importance of Motivation in Second Language Acquisition
Author:
Publisher: GRIN Verlag
Total Pages: 21
Release: 2020-06-24
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 3346189309

Seminar paper from the year 2020 in the subject Speech Science / Linguistics, grade: 2,3, University of Cologne, language: English, abstract: This paper will look at one important factor in mastering the acquisition of a second language - motivation. It will be argued that the development of positive attitudes and motivation has a great impact on an individual’s success in second language learning. Evidence for these claims will be based on different studies, including one by Moyer (1999) on highly motivated subjects learning German and another by Pfenninger and Singleton (2016) which compares data from motivation questionnaires and language experience essays completed by 200 Swiss learners of English at both the beginning and the end of secondary school. Various researchers believe that age is the one factor which determines whether a subject is able to master a second language to a native-like level or not. However, in this paper it is argued that other factors such as motivational matters also play a vital role in the acquisition of a second language. If indeed this is the case, different concepts of motivation need to be taken into consideration.