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Language instructors and faculty lecturers from the 91社区 School of Continuing Studies, within the Global and Strategic Communication domain who have recently completed action research training will be presenting their findings at the second annual 91社区 SCS Conference on Action Research in Teaching. Join us in celebrating their accomplishments as they share reflections and insights from their research journey, and learn more about the use of action research to foster professional growth and development.
From feedback to assessment 鈥� See how four instructors and faculty lecturers address common issues in language teaching to improve and inform their practice.
Date: Friday October 27th, 2023
Time: 2:30 to 4:00 p.m.
Online
Integrating Proofreading Strategies to Help Students Become More Autonomous presented by Melanie Stuy, Course Lecturer, Global and Strategic Communication
In order to help students improve their writing and become more autonomous in regard to correcting their own work, this action research examined the impact of integrating proofreading strategies into teaching more effectively by practicing these strategies during class.
This presentation will be delivered in English.
E-Learning Assessment: Barriers and Ways Through presented by Farida Mobarek-Hadid, Faculty Lecturer, Global and Strategic Communication
The development of online courses is a complex process that involves pedagogical, technological and human resources. Evaluating learning outcomes is an essential part of this process. This case study focused on assessing the language proficiency of online FSL students in a manner that accurately reflects their language level.
This presentation will be delivered in French.
The Value of Student Self-Assessment presented by Louise Kyrtatas, Faculty Lecturer, Global and Strategic Communication
Students at a high level of fluency often feel like they are not making progress. They express a disconnect between what they are learning and what they are able to apply in spontaneous production. This project focused on how the act of students assessing their own speaking over time and setting goals, affected their perception of progress in and motivation for language learning.
This presentation will be delivered in English.
Using Corrective Feedback to Foster Learner Agency in the Revision Process presented by M茅lina Martin, Course Lecturer, Global and Strategic Communication
The purpose of this action research is to find the most effective ways of giving corrective feedback to FFL students to help them become more autonomous, confident, and efficient French writers.
This presentation will be delivered in French.
This session showcases the outstanding work of three GSC language instructors and faculty lecturers. Through their presentations, we will learn about innovative and useful approaches to improve students鈥� second language learning performance.
Date: Friday February 9th, 2024
Time: 2:30 to 4:00 p.m.
Virtual
Improving Students鈥� Communicative Fluency through Oral Production Activities presented by Grace Mitri-Younes, Faculty Lecturer, Global and Strategic Communication
This action research aims to identify which kinds of activities can help students improve their fluency in French. Through data collection and data analysis, a picture emerged of students鈥� needs, and the types of activities that can improve their communicative fluency.
This presentation will be delivered in English.
Optimizing success & language learning in a digital self-directed learning environment presented by Julia Mercuri-Albisi, Faculty Lecturer, Global and Strategic Communication
This action research explored ways to create a meaningful experience for language learners following a self-directed online modality. The study examined retention versus attrition rates within an ESL program for healthcare professionals to determine whether monitor support with personalized exchanges will make a difference in success rates and learning.
This presentation will be delivered in English.
Using Oral Feedback to Improve ESL Students鈥� Oral Production presented by Carmen Borsellino, Course Lecturer, Global and Strategic Communication
The goal of this action research is to determine if oral feedback from the lecturer helps students improve their oral production in all areas: grammar, pronunciation, vocabulary, and fluency.
This presentation will be delivered in English.