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Exploring the Effects of Blogging in EFL Writing Instruction on Writing Motivation

International Journal of English Language and Translation Studies, 2020
In order to further illuminate the effect of blogging in Second Language (L2) learning, the present research was set to explore the impact of blog-integrated writing instruction on L2 writing motivation of intermediate Iranian English as a Foreign Language (EFL) learners.
Shima Mir, Seyed Milad Ghoreishi
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Digital competencies in the EFL classroom: What is (or isn't) part of the curriculum for pre‐service primary EFL teachers at Spanish universities?

The Curriculum Journal, EarlyView.
Abstract The digital age has revolutionized many aspects of citizens' everyday lives, including educational systems, as Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) have been integrated into the curriculum at all educational levels. In the case of English as a foreign language (EFL), many studies support that ICTs contribute positively to the ...
María Felicidad Tabuenca Cuevas, Francisco Pradas Esteban, María Ribes Lafoz   +2 more
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Sustained‐Release Ulcer‐Protective Microarray Patch With Dihydrocapsaicin for Diabetic Wound Regeneration

Exploration, EarlyView.
Schematic illustration of the effect of microneedles incorporating cerium‐based MOF loading dihydrocapsaicin (MN‐MOF@DHC) to scavenge reactive oxygen species (ROS) generation, beanti‐inflammatory, inhibit the apoptosis of endothelial cells (ECs), promote angiogenesis, and accelerate diabetic wound healing. ABSTRACT Diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs) present a
Yuxu Wu, Kan Jiang, Xiao Wen, Chihao Jin, Kai Zhang, Jiakai Zhang, Jiale Jin, Jiaqian Wang, Huiyu Hu, Zonghan Xu, Xianzhu Zhang, Yihe Hu   +11 more
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Mapping Systems Thinking Pedagogies in Social Science Education: A Scoping Review With an Emphasis on Sustainability

Systems Research and Behavioral Science, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT This scoping review explores how systems thinking has been conceptualized, taught and applied within educational contexts oriented toward social‐system understanding and sustainability‐related learning objectives from 2015 to 2025, with a focus on integrating sustainability.
Roee Peretz
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Scaffolding Advanced Writing through Writing Frames [PDF]

Journal of Applied Linguistics, 2014
Mastering writing has always proved an almost insurmountable barrier to EFL learners. In an attempt to alleviate problems advanced EFL learners have with writing, this study aimed at investigating the effect of scaffolded instruction through writing ...
Sara Salehpour, Nasrin HadidiTamjid, Biook Behnam   +2 more
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Pre‐task Vocabulary Support Enhances Lexical Learning but Dampens Positive Emotions: Interactive Task Implementation in English‐as‐a‐Foreign‐Language Classroom

TESOL Quarterly, EarlyView.
Abstract This classroom study explored the effects of vocabulary support on collocation learning and affective responses in task‐based language teaching (TBLT) among English‐as‐a‐foreign‐language (EFL) learners at a Japanese university. For this purpose, 68 EFL learners completed two interactive information‐gap tasks under either vocabulary‐support or ...
Yuichi Suzuki, Sachiko Nakamura
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The Effects of Ecology-Oriented Instruction on Enhancing EFL Learner’s Writing Competence

Arab World English Journal, 2023
The twenty-first century has witnessed an unprecedented pace of environmental issues with catastrophic consequences. Accordingly, an increasing number of initiatives have been seized to solve ecological problems in cooperation. In this regard, integrating eco-friendly practices into EFL classes has received considerable attention globally. However, the
Arab World English Journal, Saban Kara
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A Bird's Eye View of English Grammar: Connecting the Dots in Two Dimensions

TESOL Quarterly, EarlyView.
Abstract Over the past few decades, discussions on grammar instruction have primarily focused on teaching methodologies, such as whether grammar should be taught explicitly or implicitly, and whether the focus should be on form or forms. This paper, however, shifts the focus to grammar itself, aiming to provide a “shape” for pedagogical grammar.
Akira Tajino, Yoshitaka Kato
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Cultivating EFL learners’ productive skills by employing dynamic and non-dynamic assessments: attitude in focus

Language Testing in Asia, 2023
In this study, the potential impacts of dynamic assessment (DA) and non-dynamic assessment (non-DA) on Ethiopian EFL students’ productive skills were investigated.
Riswanto, Habesha Teferi, Khaled Ahmed Abdel-Al Ibrahim   +2 more
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Enhancing General and Academic L2 Writing Complexity Through Dialogue Journal Writing: The Role of Learners' Motivational Beliefs

TESOL Quarterly, EarlyView.
Abstract Writing is crucial in tertiary education, yet enhancing the complexity of academic writing presents significant challenges for second language (L2) learners. This study explores the potential of dialogue journal writing (DJW), an interactive and low‐stress classroom activity, to enhance writing complexity among novice L2 writers.
Barry Lee Reynolds, Xiaoke Bai, Brian V. Rusk   +2 more
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