This case study explores a collaborative attempt to respond to the grammar challenge in teacher education involving a block of literacy courses and a linguistics course.
Author: Tarun Patel
Vol. 5 Issue 31 – Conference: ‘Globalization and the Teaching of English’, Rajasthan – India, October 19-20, 2013
ELTWeekly Vol. 5 Issue#31 | August 26, 2013 | ISSN 0975-3036 About the University: Jain Vishva Bharati University was established with the inspiration of late Gurudev Tulsi, a great, saint and scholar of the modern era. In 1991, Government of India notified JVBU as Deemed to be University under Section 3 of University Grants Commission Act,… Continue reading Vol. 5 Issue 31 – Conference: ‘Globalization and the Teaching of English’, Rajasthan – India, October 19-20, 2013
Vol. 5 Issue 31 – 2-Day Workshop on Role of Computer Applications in research methodology for Humanities and Social Sciences, October 22-23, Ahmedabad – India
Over the two most recent decades we have witnessed an increasing reliance on communication and information technologies in knowledge creation and communication processes. Almost every academic discipline has been affected by the ubiquitous and innovative nature of technologies as information and communication technologies (ICTs) become tools for knowledge production, objects of study, or form a new disciplinary domain. Accounts of new media implementations and explorations in the humanities and social sciences are increasingly presented under the digital humanities rubric. This increasingly common catchphrase entails a range of ICT–related initiatives — such as digital libraries, software usage, visualization, text mining, geographic information systems (GIS), multimedia, social networking, and teaching with technology, open access, and digital culture.
ELTWeekly Vol. 5 Issue 30
ELTWeekly Vol. 5 Issue#30 | August 19, 2013 | ISSN 0975-3036 7 Ways Teachers Use Social Media in the Classroom Research Paper: A Critical Review of Technology Use in English as Foreign Language Learning and Teaching: The TOJET Sample Research Paper: Languages and Multimedia: Dream or Nightmare? Research Paper: An Effective Role of E-Learning Technology for… Continue reading ELTWeekly Vol. 5 Issue 30
Vol. 5 Issue 30 – Conference: British Council’s Teacher Educator Conference 2014, February 2014, India
The British Council, in full partnership with English and Foreign Languages University (EFL-U) Hyderabad will come together again to host the International English Language Teacher Educator Conference in Hyderabad from 21 – 23 February 2014 with support from the English Language Teachers’ Association of India (ELTAI) and the International Association for Teachers of English as a Foreign Language (IATEFL).
Vol. 5 Issue 30 – 7 Ways Teachers Use Social Media in the Classroom
Jess Fee of Mashable.com has posted an interesting article on how teachers use Social Media in the classroom.
Vol. 5 Issue 30 – ERIC Digest: More Than Just the Internet: Technology for Language Teaching.
This digest highlights non-Internet technology for teaching and learning foreign languages. Specific sections discuss (1) software for language teaching and learning; (2) authoring aids; (3) language lab systems; (3) networked multimedia; and (4) distance learning via satellite. (Contains 7 references and a list of 17 resources for further information.) (JL)
Vol. 5 Issue 30 – Research Paper: Technology and Second Language Learning
Current technology provides new opportunities to increase the effectiveness of language learning and teaching. Incorporating well-organized and effective technology into second language learning and teaching for improving students’ language proficiency has been refined by researchers and educators for many decades. Based on the rapidly changing evolution of technology, it is important for language teachers to recognize how to effectively and efficiently integrate technology into their curriculum design for not only helping students acquire second language easily, but also enhancing their motivation successfully.
Vol. 5 Issue 30 – Research Paper: An Effective Role of E-Learning Technology for English Language Teaching by Using Meta Communication Actors
Meta communication plays a key role in foreign language learning and teaching. Broadly speaking, meta communication is communication about communication. Meta communication is something that goes beyond communication and all language learners and teachers should be familiar with its existence. It should be stressed that meta communication which accompanies any message is very powerful. In face to face writing lessons, the student can make emphasis on any point by utilizing larger fonts, capital letters, or bold fonts in his essay.
Vol. 5 Issue 30 – Research Paper: Languages and Multimedia: Dream or Nightmare?
The costs and benefits of investing in new, multimedia technology for teaching languages are examined, looking at one recent grant-based Australian project for instructional development in German on CD-ROM. Limitations are discussed, including limited expertise, labor and equipment costs, need for flexible delivery, and cost-effectiveness of instructional development for languages with low demand. (MSE)