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Peer reviewedNemni, 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
Peer reviewedStern, 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
Peer reviewedClark, John L. – Canadian Modern Language Review, 1985
Directions in second-language curriculum development in Australia are discussed in the context of three contemporary educational value systems or ideologies: classical humanism, reconstructionism, and progressivism. (MSE)
Descriptors: Comparative Education, Core Curriculum, Curriculum Development, Educational Philosophy
Peer reviewedBesnard, 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
