ERIC Number: EJ1170743
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2017
Pages: 12
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ISSN: ISSN-0826-435X
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A Three-Stage Model for Implementing Focused Written Corrective Feedback
Chong, Sin Wang
TESL Canada Journal, v34 n2 p71-82 2017
This article aims to show how the findings from written corrective feedback (WCF) research can be applied in practice. One particular kind of WCF--focused WCF--is brought into the spotlight. The article first summarizes major findings from focused WCF research to reveal the potential advantages of correcting a few preselected language items instead of all errors. It is argued that the majority of the focused WCF research, which has adopted an experimental or quasi-experimental design, has had limited pedagogical implications for second language (L2) writing teachers. Thus, the second section puts forward a three-stage model for operationalizing focused WCF, which includes selecting the focus, teaching the focus, and reinforcing the focus. Pedagogical ideas will be included in each of the stages to give writing teachers a clear idea of how to justify the selection of a language focus and implement WCF in a systematic manner.
Descriptors: Error Correction, Feedback (Response), English (Second Language), Second Language Learning, Second Language Instruction, Teaching Methods, Writing Teachers, Language Teachers, Writing Instruction, Check Lists, Grammar, Writing Processes, Peer Evaluation, Self Evaluation (Individuals), Grade 7, Foreign Countries, Morphemes
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Grade 7
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Hong Kong
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