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Mills, Geoff; MacNamee, Terence – Canadian Modern Language Review, 1987
The components of British Columbia's new curriculum for secondary level Asian language programs, which are designed around communicative acts rather than grammar, are described and the implications for material development, evaluation, methodology, and teacher education are discussed. (MSE)
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Communication Skills, Communicative Competence (Languages), Curriculum Design
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Cardy, Michael – Canadian Modern Language Review, 1987
A collection of gross errors in language usage can be used effectively for classroom practice in error analysis and can increase students' understanding of the conceptual and functional frameworks of language use by appealing to their sense of humor. (MSE)
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Communication Problems, Cultural Awareness, Discourse Analysis
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Smith, Howard A.; Massey, D. Anthony – Canadian Modern Language Review, 1987
A study examined (1) whether student attitudes toward French as a second language (FSL) could be changed by classroom events occurring early in the school and (2) the relationship of expressed attitudes toward FSL learning and behaviors in the language classroom. (MSE)
Descriptors: Attitude Change, Classroom Techniques, Correlation, French
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Tweedie, Karen, Ed. – Canadian Modern Language Review, 1987
Games for use in the second-language classroom are suggested, including variations on tic-tac-toe and snakes and ladders, races, board games based on American television programs, math activities, and a classroom mystery. (MSE)
Descriptors: Class Activities, Classroom Techniques, French, Games
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Starets, Moshe – Canadian Modern Language Review, 1988
Exercises exploiting the proximity of two French registers (vernacular and standard) are proposed as a means of solving interference problems in Acadians learning standard spoken French. (MSE)
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Contrastive Linguistics, French, Interference (Language)
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Heffernan, Peter J.; And Others – Canadian Modern Language Review, 1988
Suggested classroom activities for French language instruction include: exercises focusing on problems of language transfer, interference, and overgeneralization; a lesson in problems of literal translation; an activity to develop guessing skills; situation-specific communication exercises; practice in asking questions; activities to develop…
Descriptors: Class Activities, Classroom Techniques, Communicative Competence (Languages), Cross Cultural Training
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Woytak, Lidia – Canadian Modern Language Review, 1987
A discussion of the role of goals and objectives in proficiency-oriented second language instruction looks at goals and objectives within audiolingual language learning, a procedure for goal design, the close link between goals, objectives, and classroom objectives, and several activities derived from objectives. (MSE)
Descriptors: Audiolingual Methods, Behavioral Objectives, Class Activities, Classroom Techniques
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Vizmuller-Zocco, Jana – Canadian Modern Language Review, 1987
It is proposed that, although lexical derivation has received some attention among linguists, little interest is shown in its pedagogical implications. Hypotheses about the mechanisms of derivation are outlined, current pedagogical applications are described, and further practical suggestions are made, using examples from English, French, and…
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Creativity, English, French
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Walz, Joel C. – Canadian Modern Language Review, 1986
Suggests ways to increase the amount and quality of student participation in classroom communication. These techniques include changing the classroom environment, developing specific questioning and drill techniques, minimizing explanation and information-giving, using peer correction but not overcorrection, using gestures and props, being…
Descriptors: Body Language, Class Activities, Classroom Communication, Classroom Environment
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Seguin, Hubert – Canadian Modern Language Review, 1986
Problems in teaching French verb conjugation are traced to problems in morphological classification systems, and a new, descriptive approach using seven criteria is described and illustrated. (MSE)
Descriptors: Classification, Classroom Techniques, French, Morphology (Languages)
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Stern, H. H. – Canadian Modern Language Review, 1986
A distinction should be made between movements, which spontaneously influence the course of language teaching, and projects designed to effect change or deal with specific issues or problems by research methods. A Canadian professional association has proposed a major national project on core French instruction. (MSE)
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Educational Strategies, Elementary School Curriculum, Elementary Secondary Education
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Lantolf, James P. – Canadian Modern Language Review, 1986
A study comparing the use of the Silent Way technique in an experimental setting with its use in a real classroom setting suggests that results of experimental research cannot necessarily be transferred directly to the classroom. Student compositions based on ten Silent Way worksheets and an editing task are appended. (MSE)
Descriptors: Classroom Environment, Classroom Techniques, Comparative Analysis, Experiments
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Heffernan, Peter – Canadian Modern Language Review, 1986
Contrasts classroom questioning with questioning functions used in normal discourse and suggests ways in which teachers can promote more normal questioning exchanges in the second language classroom. (Author/MSE)
Descriptors: Classroom Communication, Classroom Techniques, Communicative Competence (Languages), Discourse Analysis
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Weinrib, Alice – Canadian Modern Language Review, 1986
This bibliography includes citations of recent instructional materials, articles, and other publications relating to the teaching of French and English as second languages in Canada. (Author/MSE)
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Dictionaries, English (Second Language), Foreign Countries
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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