1. Introduction As the title of this chapter suggests, the discussion here will approach our experimental findings from three different perspectives. First we consider the implications of our work for L2 instruction and materials design. Then we discuss problems in the research and how they can be addressed. Finally, we propose a plan for investigating important questions raised by our experiments. ...

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Although philosophical analyses are not the "be-end-end all " in discovering who we are as practitioners, they can provide us with fairly useful indicators of the directions we choose in our training environment. ...

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Northern Caribbean University College of Education and Religion Department of Education MTED 201: Primary Mathematics Methods Factors that influence how children learn Psychological influences Professional influences Technological influences Language influences Societal influences Research influences Psychological influences: The essence of this theory is students construct their own understanding of math ideas (by interacting with physical models of these ideas). Professional influences: Its emphasis is back to the basics, the 3 R's were emphasized (reading, wr...

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The dynamics of the student population yields no two students who are exactly alike. For this reason, it seems unreasonable to use one form of instructional materials, curriculum delivery, and assessment standards for all students. Educators realize that students learn at different rates and through different avenues. Individualized instruction approaches attempt to make the learning experience suitable for each student in terms of his or her learning needs, interests, and developmental level. Individualized instruction programs focus on objectives that are personal for each child. ...

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