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ERIC Number: EJ530842
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1996
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ISSN: ISSN-0272-2631
The Influence of Planning and Task Type on Second Language Performance.
Foster, Pauline; Skehan, Peter
Studies in Second Language Acquisition, v18 n3 p299-323 Sep 1996
Focuses on the impact of different variables on the nature of language performance in the context of task-based instruction. The article discusses characteristics of tasks and offers a framework capable of organizing the nature of task-based instruction and relevant research. Results highlight the importance of trade-off effects between the goals of complexity and accuracy. (38 references) (Author/CK)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Analysis of Variance, Class Activities, College Students, Context Effect, Course Content, Course Objectives, Decision Making, Difficulty Level, English (Second Language), Models, Second Language Instruction
Publication Type: Reports - Research; Journal Articles
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Language: English
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