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Facilitating Learning Competence: Perspectives on an Expanded Role for Second-Language Teachers.
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Wenden, Anita L. – Canadian Modern Language Review, 1985
Considers the implications of research on intentional learning processes for the role of the second language teacher. It is recommended that teachers take on the task of helping their students refine their competence as learners. Techniques for classroom practice are suggested. (MSE)
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Cognitive Style, French, Intentional Learning
Si communication savait...Si grammaire pouvait... (If Communication Knew How...If Grammar Could...)
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Nemni, Monique – Canadian Modern Language Review, 1985
The relationship between the teaching of grammar and the acquisition of communicative competence is examined, and it is concluded that, contrary to some arguments, there is a definite correlation between grammatical accuracy and efficient communication. (MSE)
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Communicative Competence (Languages), Comparative Analysis, Educational Strategies
Movements, Projects, and Core French Today.
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Stern, H. H. – Canadian Modern Language Review, 1985
Spontaneous movements in second language instruction are contrasted with instructional projects designed to address specific issues or problems. Canada's proposed National Core French Study is discussed in this context. (MSE)
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Core Curriculum, Educational Strategies, Educational Trends
Les contributions de la psychologie cognitive a l'enseignement strategique des langues secondes au niveau universitaire (The Contributions of Cognitive Psychology to Strategic Second Language Instruction at the University Level).
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Besnard, Christine – Canadian Modern Language Review, 1995
Contributions of the field of cognitive psychology to second language instruction are reviewed. It is proposed that these concepts can contribute not only to classroom language instruction, but also to methodology of language teacher education. (MSE)
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Cognitive Psychology, College Instruction, Educational Strategies
Quelques impacts de la lecture sur l'acquisition du savoir ecrire: une recension des ecrits (Some Impacts of Reading on Acquisition of Writing Skills: An Overview of the Literature).
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Belanger, Claire – Canadian Modern Language Review, 1991
It is proposed that both home and classroom reading activities influence writing skill acquisition. Relevant research in first- and second-language learning is reviewed and use of reading and independent reading to enhance writing skill acquisition is discussed. Extensive use of these activities in the French immersion classroom is recommended.…
Descriptors: Class Activities, Classroom Techniques, French, Immersion Programs
L'integration de la grammaire dans une approche interactive/experientielle en francais de base (The Integration of Grammar in an Interactive/Experiential Approach in Core French).
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Jean, Gladys – Canadian Modern Language Review, 1999
Examines the integration of grammar into second-language instruction, specifically in core French courses in Canada. A brief overview of studies on this topic in different settings is followed by an attempt to demonstrate how the limited results of available studies can offer a starting point for finding solutions to the problems of integrating…
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Core Curriculum, Experiential Learning, Foreign Countries