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Research paper thumbnail of English vocabulary instruction through storybook reading for Chinese EFL Kindergarteners: Comparing rich, embedded, and incidental approaches

Vocabulary is important for both reading and achievement outcomes. To date, there has been a lac... more Vocabulary is important for both reading and achievement outcomes.
To date, there has been a lack of research examining the effects of vocabulary instruction within a storybook reading context for young Chinese children who learn English-as-a-foreign-language (EFL). The present study aims to evaluate the effects of rich and embedded approaches as compared with an incidental approach in enhancing knowledge of word meanings for Chinese EFL kindergarteners. The vocabulary instructions were done within a storybook reading context. Within-subject design was adopted in which participants underwent vocabulary instruction using rich, embedded and incidental approaches. Instructional effects were measured by the increase in knowledge of word meaning of target words taught by each of the instructional approaches. Forty-three Hong Kong Chinese EFL children from three classrooms in a kindergarten participated in the study. Findings showed that rich instruction resulted in significant increases in receptive and expressive knowledge of word meanings. Both extended instruction and incidental instruction were not able to significantly enhance target word knowledge. Implications for evidence-based vocabulary instruction for Chinese EFL children are discussed.

Research paper thumbnail of Self‐assessment in higher education: experience in using a metacognitive approach in five case studies

Assessment & Evaluation in Higher Education, 2006

... picture is that the majority (79%) of students had progressed to higher knowledge levels for ... more ... picture is that the majority (79%) of students had progressed to higher knowledge levels for Case ... the short open-ended question of Case Study 1. A strong theme of metacognition and self ... These results are presented in Table 2. Table 2 shows that nearly all students reported ...

Research paper thumbnail of High prevalence but low awareness of hepatitis C virus infection among heroin users who received methadone maintenance therapy in Taiwan

Addictive Behaviors, 2013

► The prevalence of HCV among heroin users seeking MMT in central Taiwan was 90%. ► Only one thir... more ► The prevalence of HCV among heroin users seeking MMT in central Taiwan was 90%. ► Only one third of HCV positive heroin users were aware of their infection. ► Injection, HIV-infection, and criminal records were significantly related to HCV. a b s t r a c t a r t i c l e i n f o Keywords: Hepatitis C Heroin Methadone Prevalence Awareness

Research paper thumbnail of Teaching and learning of English in Hong Kong kindergartens : patterns and practices

Research paper thumbnail of Pedagogical Conditions for the Teaching and Learning of English as a Foreign Language in Hong Kong Kindergartens INTRODUCTION

The use of English as the language of international communication has increased dramatically and ... more The use of English as the language of international communication has increased dramatically and this has been accompanied by a growing trend for the teaching of English as a foreign language (EFL) to young learners all over the world. However, young EFL learners are doubly disadvantaged because of their relatively limited exposure to English as well as their cognitive immaturity. Given that there is a dearth of researchbased evidence documenting the teaching and learning of a foreign language by young learners in Asian contexts, this paper draws upon a multiple case study of three Hong Kong kindergarten teachers and examines the pedagogic conditions within which the teaching of English took place. Data were collected through teacher interviews and classroom observations. Constraints and limitations in pedagogical conditions were identified and these were felt to contribute to both a productoriented pedagogy and relatively low levels of children's engagement in learning English. The product-oriented pedagogy was also recognized for having digressed from the rhetoric of the curriculum guidelines. Challenges facing Hong Kong and its Asian counterparts in teaching English in an EFL setting are highlighted for further research and discussion.

Research paper thumbnail of English vocabulary instruction through storybook reading for Chinese EFL Kindergarteners: Comparing rich, embedded, and incidental approaches

Vocabulary is important for both reading and achievement outcomes. To date, there has been a lac... more Vocabulary is important for both reading and achievement outcomes.
To date, there has been a lack of research examining the effects of vocabulary instruction within a storybook reading context for young Chinese children who learn English-as-a-foreign-language (EFL). The present study aims to evaluate the effects of rich and embedded approaches as compared with an incidental approach in enhancing knowledge of word meanings for Chinese EFL kindergarteners. The vocabulary instructions were done within a storybook reading context. Within-subject design was adopted in which participants underwent vocabulary instruction using rich, embedded and incidental approaches. Instructional effects were measured by the increase in knowledge of word meaning of target words taught by each of the instructional approaches. Forty-three Hong Kong Chinese EFL children from three classrooms in a kindergarten participated in the study. Findings showed that rich instruction resulted in significant increases in receptive and expressive knowledge of word meanings. Both extended instruction and incidental instruction were not able to significantly enhance target word knowledge. Implications for evidence-based vocabulary instruction for Chinese EFL children are discussed.

Research paper thumbnail of Self‐assessment in higher education: experience in using a metacognitive approach in five case studies

Assessment & Evaluation in Higher Education, 2006

... picture is that the majority (79%) of students had progressed to higher knowledge levels for ... more ... picture is that the majority (79%) of students had progressed to higher knowledge levels for Case ... the short open-ended question of Case Study 1. A strong theme of metacognition and self ... These results are presented in Table 2. Table 2 shows that nearly all students reported ...

Research paper thumbnail of High prevalence but low awareness of hepatitis C virus infection among heroin users who received methadone maintenance therapy in Taiwan

Addictive Behaviors, 2013

► The prevalence of HCV among heroin users seeking MMT in central Taiwan was 90%. ► Only one thir... more ► The prevalence of HCV among heroin users seeking MMT in central Taiwan was 90%. ► Only one third of HCV positive heroin users were aware of their infection. ► Injection, HIV-infection, and criminal records were significantly related to HCV. a b s t r a c t a r t i c l e i n f o Keywords: Hepatitis C Heroin Methadone Prevalence Awareness

Research paper thumbnail of Teaching and learning of English in Hong Kong kindergartens : patterns and practices

Research paper thumbnail of Pedagogical Conditions for the Teaching and Learning of English as a Foreign Language in Hong Kong Kindergartens INTRODUCTION

The use of English as the language of international communication has increased dramatically and ... more The use of English as the language of international communication has increased dramatically and this has been accompanied by a growing trend for the teaching of English as a foreign language (EFL) to young learners all over the world. However, young EFL learners are doubly disadvantaged because of their relatively limited exposure to English as well as their cognitive immaturity. Given that there is a dearth of researchbased evidence documenting the teaching and learning of a foreign language by young learners in Asian contexts, this paper draws upon a multiple case study of three Hong Kong kindergarten teachers and examines the pedagogic conditions within which the teaching of English took place. Data were collected through teacher interviews and classroom observations. Constraints and limitations in pedagogical conditions were identified and these were felt to contribute to both a productoriented pedagogy and relatively low levels of children's engagement in learning English. The product-oriented pedagogy was also recognized for having digressed from the rhetoric of the curriculum guidelines. Challenges facing Hong Kong and its Asian counterparts in teaching English in an EFL setting are highlighted for further research and discussion.

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