ERIC Number: ED578291
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Publication Date: 2017-Aug
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OER Use in Intermediate Language Instruction: A Case Study
Godwin-Jones, Robert
Research-publishing.net, Paper presented at the EUROCALL 2017 Conference (Southampton, United Kingdom, Aug 23-26, 2017)
This paper reports on a case study in the experimental use of Open Educational Resources (OERs) in intermediate level language instruction. The resources come from three sources: the instructor, the students, and open content repositories. The objective of this action research project was to provide student-centered learning materials, enhance student motivation, and encourage learner autonomy. The content modules, designed to complement and supplement materials from the commercial textbook used, represent a variety of disciplines and genres. Grammar tutorials cover the structures typically introduced in intermediate language study. Also included are modules on language self-study, which feature annotated guides to online language resources. To accommodate further student personal or professional interest, students were asked to find and curate additional reading or multimedia content. [For the complete volume, see ED578177.]
Descriptors: Educational Resources, Case Studies, Multimedia Materials, Shared Resources and Services, Second Language Learning, Second Language Instruction, Student Centered Learning, Instructional Materials, Action Research, Grammar, Independent Study, Student Motivation, Intellectual Disciplines, Personal Autonomy, Language Styles, Guides, Reading Materials, German, Student Developed Materials
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Language: English
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