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Structural Concrete, EarlyView.Abstract Grouted sleeve connectors (GSCs) are widely used in precast/prefabricated concrete structures. To ensure force transfer, connectors are often overdesigned in length. This practice has an unintended consequence of reducing the plastic deformation capacity of the connection region and hence the displacement ductility of the precast structure as ...
Hongning Ye, Yong Lu
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Naturalization and ESL learning: A case study of an ESL naturalization program
Cogent Social Sciences, 2016 Why do older adult Chinese-speaking immigrants want to naturalize? How do they prepare for the naturalization test in English? This qualitative research tries to answer both questions by observing classes, interviewing older adult students, volunteer ...
Shun-Jen Hsiao
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An exploratory comparison of the inferential ability of EFL and ESL students : a thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Management at Massey University [PDF]
, 2003 The ability to access and interpret information is a very important component in generating knowledge. However, people are not always able to discover information, quickly evaluate the importance of the information and access it (Tichenor, Donohue ...
Zhang, Weidong
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A multi-resolution approach for adapting close character interaction [PDF]
, 2014 Synthesizing close interactions such as dancing and fighting between characters is a challenging problem in computer animation. While encouraging results are presented in [Ho et al.
Ho, ESL, Komura, T, Wang, H
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TESOL Quarterly, EarlyView.Abstract Race and language collaborate in structuring educational inequities, creating urgency for teacher education to equip all teachers to equitably serve racialized multilinguals as antiracist language educators. Emphasizing the inseparability of racial and linguistic justice, this article examines teacher candidates' (TCs') learning journeys ...
Monica Shank Lauwo
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Extensive reading in a second language : literature review and pedagogical implications [PDF]
, 2015 textThis Report explores the importance of including extensive reading (ER) program in English as a second language (ESL) or English as a foreign language (EFL) context.
Hong, Sunju
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TESOL Quarterly, EarlyView.Abstract This forum piece begins with a spoken word poem titled A Pedagogy of Wonder, performed by the author, through which the intersections of trauma, language teaching, and creative inquiry are explored. While TESOL scholarship has predominantly focused on refugee‐background or international students as “traumatized populations,” and on trauma ...
Jennifer Burton
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Improving ESL Teaching and Learning Through Living Educational Theory Research at the University Level [PDF]
Educational Journal of Living Theories, 2021 The present inquiry is based on the data, text and findings from my Ph.D. project. I have used the Living Educational Theory approach to improve my English as a Second Language (ESL henceforth) teaching practice and produce ...
Abdul Hameed Panhwar
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Bridging the Gap: Training Needs Assessment of the Immigrant Workforce in Onondaga County, NY [PDF]
, 2007 [Excerpt] This report addresses one small facet of the skills dilemma facing Onondaga County; that is, can the growing immigrant/refugee population in Syracuse satisfy local employers’ demand for labor?
Edid, Maralyn
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TESOL Quarterly, EarlyView.Abstract This study explores an understudied question of who teaches English in the Singaporean English language teaching (ELT) industry. Study 1 analyzed the website contents of ESL schools, and Study 2 conducted questionnaire surveys and interviews with three schools.
Yoko Kobayashi
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