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Converting Data to Knowledge: One District's Experience Using Large-Scale Proficiency Assessment
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Davin, Kristin J.; Rempert, Tania A.; Hammerand, Amy A. – Foreign Language Annals, 2014
The present study reports data from a large-scale foreign language proficiency assessment to explore trends across a large urban school district. These data were used in conjunction with data from teacher and student questionnaires to make recommendations for foreign language programs across the district. This evaluation process resulted in…
Descriptors: Second Language Learning, Second Language Instruction, Language Proficiency, Language Tests
The Role of Motivation and Learner Variables in L1 and L2 Vocabulary Development in Japanese Heritage Language Speakers in the United States
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Mori, Yoshiko; Calder, Toshiko M. – Foreign Language Annals, 2015
This study investigates the role of motivation and learner variables in bilingual vocabulary development among first language (L1) Japanese students attending hoshuukoo (i.e., supplementary academic schools for Japanese-speaking children) in the United States. One hundred sixteen high school students ages 15-18 from eight hoshuukoo completed…
Descriptors: Vocabulary Development, Japanese, Language Proficiency, English (Second Language)
The Effect of Target Language and Code-Switching on the Grammatical Performance and Perceptions of Elementary-Level College French Students
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Viakinnou-Brinson, Lucie; Herron, Carol; Cole, Steven P.; Haight, Carrie – Foreign Language Annals, 2012
Grammar instruction is at the center of the target language (TL) and code-switching debate. Discussion revolves around whether grammar should be taught in the TL or using the TL and the native language (L1). This study investigated the effects of French-only grammar instruction and French/English grammar instruction on elementary-level students'…
Descriptors: College Students, Scores, French, Code Switching (Language)
Bilingual Vocabulary Knowledge and Arrival Age among Japanese Heritage Language Students at "Hoshuukoo"
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Mori, Yoshiko; Calder, Toshiko M. – Foreign Language Annals, 2013
This study examines bilingual vocabulary knowledge in relation to arrival age among first language (L1) Japanese students attending "hoshuukoo" (i.e., supplementary academic schools for Japanese-speaking children) in the United States. It also examines the relationship between L1 Japanese and English as a second language (L2), as…
Descriptors: Japanese, Vocabulary Development, Second Language Learning, Heritage Education
Learning Complex Grammar in the Virtual Classroom: A Comparison of Processing Instruction, Structured Input, Computerized Visual Input Enhancement, and Traditional Instruction
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Russell, Victoria – Foreign Language Annals, 2012
This study investigated the effects of processing instruction (PI) and structured input (SI) on the acquisition of the subjunctive in adjectival clauses by 92 second-semester distance learners of Spanish. Computerized visual input enhancement (VIE) was combined with PI and SI in an attempt to increase the salience of the targeted grammatical form…
Descriptors: Experimental Groups, Virtual Classrooms, Linguistic Input, Conventional Instruction
Promoting Speaking Proficiency through Motivation and Interaction: The Study Abroad and Classroom Learning Contexts
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Hernandez, Todd A. – Foreign Language Annals, 2010
This study investigates how motivation and interaction shape the speaking proficiency of study abroad (SA) and classroom or at home (AH) language learners. The author administered a motivation questionnaire, language contact profile, and pretest and posttest simulated oral proficiency interview. The data reveal that SA and AH students had similar…
Descriptors: Speech Communication, Learning Strategies, Second Language Learning, Language Proficiency
Middle School Philosophy and Second Language Acquisition Theory: Working Together for Enhanced Proficiency.
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Verkler, Karen Wolz – Foreign Language Annals, 1994
Discusses a study that was conducted to determine the effects of school affiliation on the level of language competency attained by Spanish 1 students. Competency in all four language skills was measured by a Spanish 1 exam, and the differences between the two groups in attitude toward foreign language learning were examined. (JL)
Descriptors: Educational Environment, Grade 8, High Schools, Introductory Courses