2015 Conference
May 7–8, 2015
Framingham, MA
MATSOL 2015 Conference
May 6-8,205 | Framingham Sheraton Hotel & Conference Center
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Cutting-Edge and Relevant Teaching, Not Testing, of Listening and Speaking
Friday, May 8, 2015 at 9:30 AM–10:15 AM EDT
Grand Center
Session Abstract
This study investigated whether training in English connected speech, stress and intonation improved speaking and listening comprehension for utterance content and speaker intent. We present diagnostics, revealing learner beliefs and establishing baseline abilities, instructional materials and methods to teach speaking and listening, and summative assessments measuring increased metacognition and skills.
Session Type
Research-Oriented Presentation (45 minutes)
Primary Audience
College/University ESL
Lead Presenter
Jennifer Lacroix, M.A., Boston University CELOP
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Co-Presenters
Dr. Marnie Reed, Boston University
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Session Materials
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