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Li, Sha; Woore, Robert – Reading Research Quarterly, 2023
The teaching of L2 phonics, defined here as explicit instruction in the symbol-sound correspondences of a second or foreign language, has been enjoying growing popularity in recent years. This is associated with the reemphasis of phonological decoding in different aspects of L2 learning, and learners' difficulty in developing L2 decoding…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, English (Second Language), Second Language Instruction, Decoding (Reading)
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Woore, Robert – Language Learning Journal, 2022
Ofsted's (2021. Curriculum research review series: Languages (OCRR). https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/curriculum-research-review-series) sees 'phonics' as one of three key 'pillars of progression' in language learning. This paper critically examines this view, beginning with the OCRR's definition of 'phonics'. Focussing on the teaching…
Descriptors: Phonics, Second Language Learning, Second Language Instruction, Language Proficiency
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Graham, Suzanne; Woore, Robert; Porter, Alison; Courtney, Louise; Savory, Clare – Modern Language Journal, 2020
Reading in a foreign language has value for learners as a potentially rich source of input as well as enjoyment. It requires persistence, however. Within models of self-regulated learning, persistence relates to learners' self-efficacy and use of strategies to aid task completion and regulation of engagement. Yet the relationship between…
Descriptors: Second Language Learning, French, Reading Strategies, Reading Instruction