ELTWeekly Vol. 5 Issue#33 | September 9, 2013 | ISSN 0975-3036 The Annual Conference on Education Innovation (ACEI 2013) will be held in OKINAWA, Japan during November 21-23,ACEI 2013 is a dynamic, three-day convergence of industry leaders, visionaries, entrepreneurs, investors, and activists. The Annual Conference on Education Innovation (ACEI 2013) will be held in OKINAWA, Japan… Continue reading Vol. 5 Issue 33 – Conference: ‘2013 Annual Conference on Education Innovation’, Japan, November 21-23
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Vol. 5 Issue 33 – Conference: ‘Asian Conference on Multidisciplinary Research in Higher Education (ACMRHE 2013)’, Pasay, Philippines, November 26-28
ELTWeekly Vol. 5 Issue#33 | September 9, 2013 | ISSN 0975-3036 Asian Conference on Multidisciplinary Research in Higher Education (ACMRHE 2013) MANILA MARRIOTT HOTEL, PASAY CITY, PHILIPPINES November 26-28, 2013 You are invited to participate in the 2013 Asian Conference on Multidisciplinary Research in Higher Education (ACMRHE 2013).The Conference will be held from November 26-28, 2013 at… Continue reading Vol. 5 Issue 33 – Conference: ‘Asian Conference on Multidisciplinary Research in Higher Education (ACMRHE 2013)’, Pasay, Philippines, November 26-28
Vol. 5 Issue 33 – Language Teaching Methods: Audio-Lingual Method (Video)
ELTWeekly Vol. 5 Issue#33 | September 9, 2013 | ISSN 0975-3036 Language Teaching Methods explores various methodologies of English language teaching. This was a joint project by Diane Larsen-Freeman and the U.S. Information Agency and was produced in 1990. This video demonstrates the Audio-Lingual Method with Michael Jerald.
ELTWeekly Vol. 5 Issue 32
ELTWeekly Vol. 5 Issue#32 | September 2, 2013 | ISSN 0975-3036 Research Paper: ‘Improving Online Reading and Vocabulary Development’ by John Paul Loucky Research Paper: ‘Vocabulary Development during Read-Alouds: Examining the Instructional Sequence’ by Karen J. Kindle Book Review: ‘How to Teach English with Technology’ by Gavin Dudeney and Nicky Hockley Conference: ‘Education and Development Conference… Continue reading ELTWeekly Vol. 5 Issue 32
Vol. 5 Issue 32 – Research Paper: ‘Vocabulary Learning through Reading: Does an ELT Course Book Provide Good Opportunities?’ by Warren Matsuoka & David Hirsh
ELTWeekly Vol. 5 Issue#32 | September 2, 2013 | ISSN 0975-3036 Abstract This study investigates the vocabulary learning opportunities in an ELT course book designed for upper-intermediate learners. All the words appearing in the 12 chapters of the text were analyzed. The results suggest that the text would provide opportunities to deepen knowledge of the second… Continue reading Vol. 5 Issue 32 – Research Paper: ‘Vocabulary Learning through Reading: Does an ELT Course Book Provide Good Opportunities?’ by Warren Matsuoka & David Hirsh
Vol. 5 Issue 32 – Conference: ‘4th International Conference on Foreign Language and Applied Linguistics’, Bosnia, May 2014
ELTWeekly Vol. 5 Issue#32 | September 2, 2013 | ISSN 0975-3036 FLTAL 2014 intends to remain open to linguistic and cross-cultural education-related topics broadly defined, looking more closely into the current dynamics in the world between old and new trends, local and global tendencies, progressive and conservative views, stabilization and destabilization patterns, national and global identities. In that… Continue reading Vol. 5 Issue 32 – Conference: ‘4th International Conference on Foreign Language and Applied Linguistics’, Bosnia, May 2014
Vol. 5 Issue 32 – Conference: ‘Education and Development Conference 2014’, Thailand, March 2014
ELTWeekly Vol. 5 Issue#32 | September 2, 2013 | ISSN 0975-3036 This three-day program is unlike most academic conferences. It aims to bring scholars and students together as well as experienced professionals willing to learn, share their ideas and their great achievements, while addressing the importance of education and its strong correlation with development. The Ninth… Continue reading Vol. 5 Issue 32 – Conference: ‘Education and Development Conference 2014’, Thailand, March 2014
Vol. 5 Issue 32 – Book Review: ‘How to Teach English with Technology’ by Gavin Dudeney and Nicky Hockley
The book “How to teach English with technology” written by Gavin Dudeney and Nicky Hockley is utilizing technology in language teaching. Gavin Dudeney has worked in education for the past 24 years as a teacher, material developer, IT manager and Web/user interface designer. Nicky Hockley is director of pedagogy of the consultants and has worked in the field of face-to-face and distance education since 1987, as a teacher, teacher trainer and consultant. The book is useful for both novice and experienced teachers on how to use ICT tools in the classrooms. It has 12 chapters, each chapter containing introduction as well as theoretical background of each topic which is followed by introducing different software and hardware and further activities to be used in classrooms. Each chapter is ended up with a summary of the whole chapter. Furthermore, the book has an Audio CD_ROM which contains interviews with teachers around the world explaining their experiences of using technology in their teaching. There are also useful tutorials on topics such as how to set up a blog.
Vol. 5 Issue 32 – Research Paper: ‘Vocabulary Development during Read-Alouds: Examining the Instructional Sequence’ by Karen J. Kindle
ELTWeekly Vol. 5 Issue#32 | September 2, 2013 | ISSN 0975-3036 Abstract Reading aloud to children is a recommended practice in early childhood and primary-grade classrooms that is purported to enhance vocabulary growth. General guidelines can be found in the literature, but practitioners often rely on conventional wisdom and their own instincts to embed vocabulary instruction… Continue reading Vol. 5 Issue 32 – Research Paper: ‘Vocabulary Development during Read-Alouds: Examining the Instructional Sequence’ by Karen J. Kindle
Vol. 5 Issue 32 – Research Paper: ‘Improving Online Reading and Vocabulary Development’ by John Paul Loucky
ELTWeekly Vol. 5 Issue#32 | September 2, 2013 | ISSN 0975-3036 Abstract The aim of this study was to find ways to improve online reading and vocabulary learning. Various new types of online reading comprehension and vocabulary development programs and tests were compared in this study to consider how useful they may be for guiding individual… Continue reading Vol. 5 Issue 32 – Research Paper: ‘Improving Online Reading and Vocabulary Development’ by John Paul Loucky