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WHAT IS THE EFFICACY OF PEER PRESENTATION FOR ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNERS?
| Title: | WHAT IS THE EFFICACY OF PEER PRESENTATION FOR ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNERS?. |
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| Name(s): |
Roy, Courtney, Author Ezell, Dan, Committee Chair University of Central Florida, Degree Grantor |
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| Type of Resource: | text | |
| Date Issued: | 2014 | |
| Publisher: | University of Central Florida | |
| Language(s): | English | |
| Abstract/Description: | This study investigates whether the learning strategy of Peer Presentations may positively influence an English Language Learner's (ELL's) relationship with peers, and personal perspectives with pertinence to the sciences, public discourse, and their institution. Data collection in-struments included a developed pre- and post-sociometric survey to quantitate each classroom's social status, and a pre- and post-qualitative oral interview to acquire individual perceptions concerning enjoyment and contentment of academic topics. Three ELLs from two learning environments participated with the eight day intervention, comprising of 45 minute instructive sessions to become proficient with demonstrating an arrangement of invigorating yet harmless scientific experiments. After the Peer Presentation, analysis of pre- and post-sociometric results demonstrated an overall increase of more intimate friendships. Examination of the ELLs' oral interview responses indicated growth of enjoyment regarding their institution and public discourse. Overall recommendations and suggestions of utilizing Peer Presentations are discussed for those involved with educating students. | |
| Identifier: | CFH0004665 (IID), ucf:45266 (fedora) | |
| Note(s): |
2014-08-01 B.S. Education, Dept. of Child, Family and Community Sciences Bachelors This record was generated from author submitted information. |
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| Subject(s): |
english language learner ELL ESOL peer presentation relationship friendship social status perception science experiments cooperative learning experiential learning student-centered sociometric survey sociogram public speaking interviews |
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| Persistent Link to This Record: | http://purl.flvc.org/ucf/fd/CFH0004665 | |
| Restrictions on Access: | public | |
| Host Institution: | UCF |
