Framework for designing bespoke corporate foreign language courses

2021 ◽  
pp. 15-28
Author(s):  
Elena N. Potapova
Keyword(s):  
Language Learning ◽  
Language Teaching ◽  
Language Teachers ◽  
Learning Goals ◽  
Learning Context ◽  
Learning Content ◽  
Language Courses ◽  
Foreign Language Courses ◽  
Goals And Objectives ◽  
Corporate Language

In order to implement individualized corporate language teaching we define and develop a framework for designing bespoke corporate language learning programmes which consists of the following sequential stages: 1) defining methodic principles of designing corporate language learning programmes; 2) analysis of the learning context and needs of corporate students; 3) con-ceptualizing the learning content; 4) formulating learning goals and objectives of corporate stu-dents; 5) selecting and arranging the learning content of the corporate language course; 6) select-ing and developing learning materials; 7) planning and developing the assessment content, types and materials, evaluating the course, as well as comprising instructions and strategies for working at each of the aforementioned stages. The framework is based on the analysis of the existing frameworks for designing language learning programmes for specific purposes, results of observ-ing language learning of corporate students and such ways of language teaching as learner-centered, system, skills-based, action-oriented, cognitive, cognitive communicative and interdis-ciplinary approaches. It has a clear structure and can be used by language teachers for developing bespoke language courses for corporate students, as well as other categories of students, and creating frameworks for developing language learning programmes.

Principles of designing bespoke corporate foreign language courses

2021 ◽  
pp. 44-57
Author(s):  
Elena N. Potapova
Keyword(s):  
Foreign Language ◽  
Language Learning ◽  
Language Teaching ◽  
Interdisciplinary Approach ◽  
Learning Context ◽  
Teaching Standards ◽  
Learning Content ◽  
Language Courses ◽  
Selection Of ◽  
Corporate Language

We define methodic principles of designing corporate language learning programmes thoroughly considering needs and possibilities of corporate language learners. These principles are based on the analysis of psychological and pedagogical fundamentals of teaching corporate students and foreign language teaching and aimed at increasing efficiency of corporate language courses. They are defined as follows: 1) basing teaching aims on learners’ needs and language teaching standards; 2) applying interdisciplinary approach to selection of language, content and methods; 3) adapting discourse to learners’ professional needs; 4) selecting and arranging language in a logical sequence; 5) applying skills-based approach to selection of learning content and technologies; 6) arranging learning content and materials into modules; 7) integrating various knowledge, skills and learning methods; 8) considering psychological and pedagogical fundamen-tals of teaching corporate students; 9) considering possible difficulties of corporate language learning context. These principles reflect needs and features of corporate students and can be used by developers of corporate language courses.

Open Up the Classroom

2018 ◽  
pp. 22-46
Author(s):  
Hélène M. Andrawiss-Dlamini ◽  
Donata Puntil
Keyword(s):  
Learning Environment ◽  
Language Learning ◽  
Language Teaching ◽  
Visual Media ◽  
Language Teachers ◽  
Effective Learning ◽  
Video Clips ◽  
Teachers Experiences ◽  
Language Courses ◽  
Language Instructors

Language instructors strive to provide students with a language learning environment that is authentic and contextualised. This chapter encourages teachers to step out of the textbook and integrate audio visual media in language courses. It highlights the pedagogical benefits of these resources and addresses the possible challenges language instructors may face. Bringing examples from two languages (French and Italian), the chapter aims at providing guidance to all language teachers in using film excerpts and video clips in their teaching. With a focus on lower levels (A.2 to B1), it showcases how these tools can be implemented, detailing the criteria to take into consideration in planning the lessons. Three detailed examples are provided with the objective of enabling effective learning. The last section of the chapter reflects on the use of audio visual media in language teaching and offers insights from the learners as well as the teachers' experiences.

When technology speaks language: an evaluation of course management systems used in a language learning context

ReCALL ◽  
2010 ◽  
Vol 22 (3) ◽  
pp. 332-355 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wen-Kai Yu ◽  
Yu-Chih Sun ◽  
Yu-Jung Chang
Keyword(s):  
Language Learning ◽  
Professional Training ◽  
Language Teachers ◽  
Management Systems ◽  
Learning Context ◽  
Language Resources ◽  
Learning And Teaching ◽  
Teachers And Students ◽  
Language Courses ◽  
Education Today

AbstractIn light of the growing popularity of the use of computer management systems (CMSs) in higher education today, this study critically evaluates CMS adoption through a content-specific lens. By employing a mixed-method approach, the study examines college teachers’ and students’ experiences and perceptions of CMS adoption for language learning and teaching purposes. The findings show that despite the users’ perceived advantages of using CMSs in language courses, the systems’ lack of content-area specificity undermines many of the potential benefits. The study calls for better-rounded professional training to assist language teachers in integrating CMS functions strategically into their disciplinary pedagogy and incorporating multimedia language resources selectively to maximize the benefit of CMSs. Furthermore, the findings demonstrate the importance of developing content-specific CMSs with functions tailored toward pedagogical needs in different contexts.

scholarly journals Japanese Language Teaching at Tertiary Level in Slovenia: Past Experiences, Future Perspectives

2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 51-64
Author(s):  
Kristina HMELJAK SANGAWA
Keyword(s):  
Language Learning ◽  
Language Teaching ◽  
Language Instruction ◽  
Language Teachers ◽  
Japanese Language ◽  
Learner Motivation ◽  
Institutional Settings ◽  
Language Courses ◽  
Past Experiences ◽  
Further Development

Japanese language teaching does not have a very long tradition in Slovenia, yet the teaching of Japanese has significantly developed both in qualitative and in quantitative terms in the past 20 years. This paper presents an overview of past Japanese language courses and of the development of Japanese language instruction in Slovenia at various levels of instruction and in different institutional settings, pointing out changes in learner motivation, increasing accessibility of language learning resources, and the growth and diversification of (present and potential) Japanese language teachers. The paper concludes with some suggestions for further development and for an increased networking among Japanese language teachers and learners.

scholarly journals Developing Bilingualism in Nursing Students: Learning Foreign Languages beyond the Nursing Curriculum

Healthcare ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
pp. 326
Author(s):  
Luis M. Dos Santos
Keyword(s):  
Nursing Students ◽  
Foreign Language ◽  
Language Learning ◽  
Social Cognitive ◽  
Research Question ◽  
Foreign Language Learning ◽  
Nursing Curriculum ◽  
College Leaders ◽  
Language Courses ◽  
Foreign Language Courses

Nursing curriculum usually focuses on vocational development to train students to become nursing professionals after graduation. However, due to the packed major schedule and curriculum, many students are not required to take additional foreign language courses for their associate degree. Based on the lens of social cognitive career theory, the researcher sought to understand the motivations and reasons behind the learning behaviours. One research question was guided in this study, which was, what are the motivations and reasons for taking foreign language courses beyond their (i.e., nursing students) major curriculum and coursework plan? A qualitative research method was employed to collect interview data from 60 nursing students. The finding of this study indicated that the interest in career development and personal consideration were two of the most important factors for foreign language learning for these groups of nursing students. The results of this study provided recommendations for college leaders, government agencies, and policymakers to reform and polish foreign language courses and offer directions to contemporary students of the nursing curriculum. Students may also be benefitted as the study outlined the motivations and reasons for foreign language learning. Therefore, all parties may take this study as a blueprint to exercise their future developments.

scholarly journals Inverse translation and the language student: A case study

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 171-193
Author(s):  
Lucía Pintado Gutiérrez
Keyword(s):  
Foreign Language ◽  
Language Learning ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Language Teaching ◽  
Language Skills ◽  
Language Teachers ◽  
Language Classroom ◽  
Inverse Translation ◽  
The Impact

AbstractThis article explores the agency of the student in translation in language teaching and learning (or TILT). The purpose of the case study discussed here is to gain an overview of students’ perceptions of translation into the foreign language (FL) (also known as “inverse translation”) following a module on language and translation, and to analyse whether there is any correlation between students’ attitude to translation, its impact on their language learning through effort invested, and the improvement of language skills. The results of the case study reveal translation to be a potentially exciting skill that can be central to FL learning and the analysis gives indications of how and why language teachers may optimise the implementation of translation in the classroom. The outcome of the study suggests that further research is needed on the impact of translation in the language classroom focussing on both teachers’ expectations and students’ achievements.

scholarly journals Innowacyjność w edukacji językowej a profesjonalizm nauczyciela

Neofilolog ◽  
2019 ◽  
pp. 28-41
Author(s):  
Krystyna Droździał-Szelest
Keyword(s):  
Language Learning ◽  
Language Teaching ◽  
Language Education ◽  
Teaching Profession ◽  
Language Teachers ◽  
Computer Assisted ◽  
Computer Assisted Language Learning ◽  
Based Instruction ◽  
Task Based Instruction ◽  
Learning Language

Innovation in language education, just as in any other discipline, is connected with changes whose primary goal is to make the process of language learning/language teaching more efficient. Examples of such innovations include, for instance, task based instruction, computer assisted language learning or the use of portfolio as a means of assessment.Innovation implies a new, qualitatively different perception of the language learning/ language teaching process, roles of teachers and learners, use of materials etc., hence it is believed to constitute a challenge for language teachers and their professionalism. The present article is an attempt to answer the question whether and to what extent the language teaching profession is actually prepared to deal with innovation.

scholarly journals Metacognitive Awareness and Critical Thinking Abilities of Pre-service EFL Teachers

2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (5) ◽  
pp. 116
Author(s):  
Dilek Cakici
Keyword(s):  
Critical Thinking ◽  
Foreign Language ◽  
Language Learning ◽  
Foreign Language Learning ◽  
Thinking Skills ◽  
Critical Thinking Skills ◽  
Language Teachers ◽  
Metacognitive Awareness ◽  
Learning Context ◽  
Efl Teachers

The primary aim of current study was to investigate the possible relationship between Metacognitive Awareness (MA) and Critical Thinking Skills (CTS) in a foreign language learning context. In addition, this research aimed to probe the effect of gender and years of pre-service English language teachers on the relation between metacognitive awareness and critical thinking abilities. 218 pre-service EFL (English as a Foreign Language) teachers participated in the study. Metacognitive Awareness Inventory and Critical Thinking Questionnaire were employed to gather necessary data. Obtained results confirmed that there existed a highly significant positive correlation between MA and CTS. Besides, the results indicated that there was a strong relation between the years of pre-service EFL teachers and their MA and CTS. Seniors were found to be more metacognitively aware and critical thinkers than their counterparts. Conversely, it was revealed that there was no gender effect on both MA and CTS. Finally, certain suggestions were set for tertiary institutions to develop metacognition and critical thinking skills in foreign language classroom settings.

Attitudes and motivation of hotel management undergraduate students towards foreign language courses

1997 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 73-86
Author(s):  
Dolores Miškulin Čubrić
Keyword(s):  
Foreign Language ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Language Teachers ◽  
Hotel Management ◽  
Italian Language ◽  
Cultural Aspect ◽  
Language Courses ◽  
Written Form ◽  
Foreign Language Courses ◽  
Educational Aspect

As a first stage of the project regarding an investigation of attitudes and motivation of Hotel management undergraduate students towards foreign language courses, in this paper attitudes and motivation of HM students towards the Italian language are examined. The results of the study involving three groups with 178 students show which aspects of the language they consider to be the most important for them, as well as which of them are most highly evaluated according to their opinion. The most important for them is "the instrumental aspect" (enabling students to use their knowledge in their future profession), followed by "the educational aspect", "the communicative aspect" and "the cultural aspect", while the written form of the language is completely neglected. These facts should be taken into consideration by language teachers when planning lectures, new language courses and curricula.

Becoming a process drama practitioner: An exploratory study of higher education language teachers in Japan

2021 ◽  
pp. 136216882110609
Author(s):  
Kim Murray ◽  
José Reis-Jorge ◽  
Julie-Anne Regan
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Language Learning ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
English Language ◽  
Language Teaching ◽  
Language Teachers ◽  
English Language Teaching ◽  
Process Drama ◽  
Educational Approach ◽  
Japanese Higher Education

Research in language learning indicates that process drama (PD), an educational approach where students and teachers work in and out of role to explore themes and issues, can be well suited to the Japanese higher education (HE) context. Despite the benefits highlighted in the literature, PD remains a niche approach to language teaching and learning, with a limited number of practitioners in Japan. This study seeks to uncover language teachers’ experiences of becoming Process Drama Practitioners (PDPs) and using and sharing PD as an English language teaching approach in Japanese HE. Data were collected via in-depth interviews with six experienced PDPs. The findings indicate that prior positive experiences with drama was an encouraging factor of the adoption and self-directed initial use of PD in their teaching practices. Positive student outcomes and feedback were primary motivators for continued use of PD. Experiences of sharing PD led to a perceived need to distinguish PD from theatre-based approaches and establish connections to familiar approaches to language teaching.

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