In this paper we describe the learner model ontology and learner model agent in a multi-agent architecture of learning support systems. The learner model ontology facilitates 1) sharable specification of the functionalities of learner model agent; 2) fluent communication between the learner model agent and other agents. The example of a learner model ontology and learner model agent shows that ...

this study aimed to investigate how iranian efl learners performed in producing sentences containing idioms and whether they had any problems in producing such sentences. this query, subsequently, raised the question of whether idioms influenced the participants’ grammaticality judgment on idiom-containing sentences. for this purpose, firstly, the writings of 24 learners were investigated for a...

This paper seeks to investigate the relationship between learner factors and the reported choice of language learning strategies (LLSs) in both an EFL context (Japan) and an ESL context (Australia). The study used a revised version of the Strategy Inventory for Language Learning (SILL) designed by Oxford (1990) to ascertain the choice of LLSs and a specifically designed questionnaire to identif...

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The case presents an option to constructively respond to the perplexing phenomena of high attrition and dropout among Malaysian online distance learners despite the efficiency and various communicative and enabling components offered by the new learning and delivery technologies. It is written from the perspective of an instructional designer. The distinctive feature of the ca...

This study investigates the andragogical and pedagogical teaching philosophies of online instructors at the California State University, Long Beach in the Spring Semester of 2010. Drawing from reflective adult education theory, this article proposes a new model for this reflective adult education theory. It is either the helping relationship (andragogical philosophy) or the directing relationsh...

BACKGROUND Many general practitioners accept vocational registrars and medical students into their practice. Giving feedback to students on their work performance is an essential component of teaching in general OBJECTIVE This article examines the central role of feedback in the teaching of medical students and registrars and provides practical guidelines on how to provide feedback in the set...