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The Cambridge Scale – Convert Cambridge Exam Results into IELTS band scores and backwards

Posted on July 2, 2015 at 9:47 pm by Stacey · Permalink · Leave a comment
In: English Exams, Statistics

Learning Theories – all the major concepts at a glance

CONCEPT MAP http://cmapspublic3.ihmc.us/rid=1LGVGJY66-CCD5CZ-12G3/Learning%20Theory.cmap

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Three Generations of Distance Learning Pedagogy

Three Generations of Distance Learning Pedagogy 1. Cognitive Behaviourism 2. Constructivism 3. Connectivism

The 6 Factors that Reduce Cognitive Decline in Old Age and the 4 Factors that Predict Earlier-than-average Decline

Researchers have identified 6 risk factors that everyone should be aware of. The following variables reduce the risk of cognitive decline in old age according to Merriam, Gafarella & Baumgartner (2007, Learning in Adulthood, p. 371) absence of cardiovuscular and other chronic diseases living in favorable environmental circumstances substantial involvement in activities maintenance of high […]

Posted on March 14, 2009 at 6:51 pm by Stacey · Permalink · Leave a comment
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Bilingualism: Facts & Stats

Source: The Bilingual Family: A Handbook For Parents by Edith Harding & Philip Riley, 1999, CUP. Over half of the world’s population is bilingual. This fact is usually surprising to many Europeans, who are under the impression that living with two or more languages is exceptional. (p. 27) What matters and what doesn’t in second […]

Sources of Frustration for E-Learners

According to research, e-learners are likely to be frustrated by technical difficulties communication breakdowns Source: Hara., N (2000). Student Distress In a Web-Based Distance Education Course.

How Long Should One Online Language Lesson Last?

To begin with, I am not aware of any reliable statistics.  I can only draw on my personal experience and summarize a number of related Google search results. It is obvious, I hope, that it is impossible to spend more than 3 clock hours talking without a break.  I guess that’s the maximum.  As for […]

Techniques to Increase Memory & Stimulate Deep Cognitive Processes

According to MacLachlan (1986) сited by E. L. Criswell (1989, pp 36-39)  the following instructional techniques can help the teacher teach and the student learn: Explaining the benefits of the lesson to the student before or at the beginning of the lesson. Memory is increased when the student is paying attention. That’s logical though sometimes […]

Posted on December 29, 2008 at 3:02 am by Stacey · Permalink · Leave a comment
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How Many Limited English Proficient (LEP) Learners are There?

According to the US department of Education, there were ca. 5,400,000 ESL students in the USA alone in 2006 and the number is increasing. ESL or LEP students are US fastest-growing population and are expected to make up one out of every four students by 2025.

Posted on December 23, 2008 at 9:52 pm by Stacey · Permalink · Leave a comment
In: ESL Facts & Figures, ESL statistics, Statistics