Number of Articles: 6
Exploring the Conceptions of Academic Reading Comprehension by Iranian Graduate Students of Applied Linguistics
Volume 37, Issue 2 , July 2018, Pages 1-32
Abstract
Although the importance of reading in higher education as an index of success has been highlighted, the metacognitive knowledge or beliefs of graduate students have remained under-researched. ... Read More
Collective teacher efficacy, teacher self-efficacy, and job satisfaction among Iranian EFL Teachers: The mediating role of teaching commitment
Volume 37, Issue 2 , July 2018, Pages 33-64
Abstract
A significant research base has increasingly substantiated that teachers are among the most significant players affecting student achievement in second language classrooms. As a result, ... Read More
Employing Participatory Learning through the Use of Photovoice in Iranian EFL Learning Settings: The Case of Reflective Narratives
Volume 37, Issue 2 , July 2018, Pages 65-90
Abstract
Photovoice is a participatory action research method which aims to enable students to create compelling visual representations and identify the local social issues. This paper ... Read More
Focus on Lexis and L2 Learners' Development of Oral Complexity, Accuracy, and Fluency Measures
Volume 37, Issue 2 , July 2018, Pages 91-123
Abstract
Second language (L2) theories have for long acknowledged the importance of focus on formulaicity or conventionalized lexical chunks. Yet, there has been little attempt to examine the ... Read More
The Impact of Sequence Map, Answering Question, and 3-2-1 Techniques on EFL Learners’ Summary Writing Ability
Volume 37, Issue 2 , July 2018, Pages 125-167
Abstract
Considering the challenges inherent in learning and teaching of summary writing in EFL/ ESL settings, it is crucial to look into various instructional techniques thoroughly. This study ... Read More
Iranian EFL Teachers’ Sense-Making of Policy Reforms: The Case of the New Communicative-Based Curriculum
Volume 37, Issue 2 , July 2018, Pages 169-193