Intelligent Computer Assisted Language Learning (ICALL) uses advanced technology to provide customized learning and individualized feedback to foreign language students (Heift & Schulze, 2007). Some comprehensive ICALL programs claim the ability to take learners from no knowledge of a language to levels of advanced knowledge and comprehension.…

Much research has been written to support the use of target-language reading in second language learning. This study examines increased target-language reading in high school French classes to determine its effectiveness on language acquisition. Teachers were asked to incorporate target-language reading in their lessons at least twice per week.…

In 1974 a program was developed in New South Wales (Australia) to remedy the loss of interest in French language instruction in the high schools. The magazine "Passe-Partout," oriented to teenage interests, was used for reading material in one portion of the program and as part of the comprehensive examination. (MSE)

Annually in May and June, grade 3, 6, and 9 students in Alberta (Canada) take provincial achievement tests. This guide, in both English and French versions, explains the achievement tests. The tests are designed to indicate how well students meet the province's standards, to support teachers in planning instruction, and to inform the public about…

This document represents a sample collection of master's theses from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga's Teacher Education Program, spring semester, 2005. The majority of these student researchers were simultaneously student teaching while writing their theses. Studies were empirical and conceptual in nature and demonstrate some ways in…