Foreign language learning through presentations in authentic settings
9.12.2015Petteri Ruuska MA (Educ.) senior lecturer, Spanish and English JAMK University of Applied Sciences, Finland petteri.ruuska@jamk.fi Urn-address: http://urn.fi/urn:nbn:fi:jamk-issn-2343-0281-19 Abstract The report considers presentation ‘in authentic settings’ as a tool in language learning with FL learners with B1 skills. A project was carried out during a Spanish course in Jyväskylä, Finland; adult learners prepared brief presentations on […]
The International Week 2015 for Higher Education Language Teachers in Finland
1.12.2015Tarja Haukijärvi Head of Language Centre Tampere University of Applied Sciences, Finland tarja.haukijarvi@tamk.fi Pirkko Pollari Head of Language Centre JAMK University of Applied Sciences, Finland pirkko.pollari@jamk.fi Urn-address: http://urn.fi/urn:nbn:fi:jamk-issn-2343-0281-18 Tampere University of Applied Sciences (TAMK) and JAMK University of Applied Sciences have organized together international weeks for higher education language teachers in Finland since 2013. The […]
Bremen’s Tutorial Language Program – A mixture of autonomous and collaborative learning
10.6.2015M.A. Christine Rodewald Fremdsprachenzentrum, Universität Bremen, Germany rodewald@uni-bremen.de Urn-address: http://urn.fi/urn:nbn:fi:jamk-issn-2343-0281-17 Abstract The tutorial program of the Foreign Language Centre of the University of Bremen provides special support for independent learners. The students can choose the language they want to learn autonomously over the course of one semester. Using self-assessment tools, the students check their levels […]
Students’ use of English outside the classroom and its impact on teaching the four skills: a best practice example of an online writing project
17.5.2015Mag.Dr. Marlene Miglbauer University of Applied Sciences Wiener Neustadt, Austria marlene.miglbauer@fhwn.ac.at Tuula Kotikoski Senior Lecturer JAMK University of Applied Sciences, Jyväskylä, Finland tuula.kotikoski@jamk.fi Urn-address: http://urn.fi/urn:nbn:fi:jamk-issn-2343-0281-2 Abstract This paper discusses the results of a survey of about 160 students at two tertiary education institutions in Austria and one in Finland against the background of teaching the […]
Language assessment for tertiary institutions: How can the Cambridge English Scale help?
15.5.2015Gillian Horton-Krueger Head of Assessment Services Northern Europe Cambridge English Language Assessment, UK Horton-Krueger.G@cambridgeenglish.org Arek Jaworski Head of Marketing Northern Europe Cambridge English Language Assessment, UK Jaworski.A@cambridgeenglish.org Urn-address: http://urn.fi/urn:nbn:fi:jamk-issn-2343-0281-3 Abstract The Cambridge English Scale is a range of scores used for reporting the results of Cambridge English exams. It is built on our existing results […]
Engaging language learners online: roles, methods and practice in blended learning environments
15.5.2015Birgit Phillips Senior Lecturer & English Language Coordinator Burgenland University of Applied Sciences, Austria birgit.phillips@fh-burgenland.at Urn-address: http://urn.fi/urn:nbn:fi:jamk-issn-2343-0281-4 Abstract This paper describes the implementation of blended learning in the course “English for Health Professionals I”, a mandatory course in the first semester of three Bachelor programs at the FH Burgenland, using Moodle. It describes the transition […]
Challenges and Problems in Learning English for Part-time Students in Vilnius College of Technologies and Design
15.5.2015Zita Braziuniene Teacher of English Vilnius College of Technologies and Design, Lithuania z.braziuniene@vtdko.lt Ruta Kalytiene Teacher of English, Vilnius College of Technologies and Design, Lithuania r.kalytiene@vtdko.lt Urn-address: http://urn.fi/urn:nbn:fi:jamk-issn-2343-0281-5 Abstract Vilnius College of Technologies and Design is an institution of higher education offering fifteen part-time study programmes in design and engineering. In order to find out […]
Portfolio as a tool for enhancing learner autonomy and life-long learning
15.5.2015Jaana Oinonen Lecturer in Finnish and Communication JAMK University of Applied Sciences, Language Centre, Finland jaana.oinonen@jamk.fi Suvi Uotila Senior Lecturer in English and Swedish JAMK University of Applied Sciences, Language Centre, Finland suvi.uotila@jamk.fi Paula Vuorinen Senior Lecturer in English and Swedish JAMK University of Applied Sciences, Language Centre, Finland paula.vuorinen@jamk.fi Urn-address: http://urn.fi/urn:nbn:fi:jamk-issn-2343-0281-6 Abstract This article discusses […]
Development of intercultural communicative competence awareness tools and teaching material for Languages for Specific Purposes courses
15.5.2015Dr. Miguel Ángel Candel-Mora Department of Applied Linguistics Universitat Politècnica de València, Spain mcandel@upv.es Dr. Inmaculada Tamarit-Vallés Department of Applied Linguistics Universitat Politècnica de València, Spain itamarit@upv.es Urn-address: http://urn.fi/urn:nbn:fi:jamk-issn-2343-0281-7 Abstract Research on language teaching of larger global lingua francas like French, Spanish or English emphasize the need to consider cultural diversity and intercultural communicative competence […]
Supporting collaborative and entrepreneurial spirit in the classroom
15.5.2015Reet Soosaar Lecturer in English, MA University of Tartu, Pärnu College, Estonia reet.soosaar@ut.ee Urn-address: http://urn.fi/urn:nbn:fi:jamk-issn-2343-0281-8 Abstract High youth unemployment is the challenge facing today’s young people. Many universities feel the need to prepare students for a new reality and try to facilitate the process of acquiring entrepreneurial skills. This article sets out to emphasize the […]