Make it mean! Using a ‘community of inquiry’ to improve language skills in the ESL classroom

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Make it mean! Using a ‘community of inquiry’ to improve language skills in the ESL classroom

The purpose of the study was to explore ways of making ESL classes more engaging for language learners at the International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM). To this end, an instructional method known as ‘Community of Inquiry' (CI) where students sit in a circle and explain, challenge and jus...

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Main Author:	Preece, Abdul Shakour Duncan
Format:	Proceeding Paper
Language:	English English
Published:	2013
Subjects:	B Philosophy (General) L Education (General) PE English
Online Access:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/63372/ http://irep.iium.edu.my/63372/1/MAKE%20IT%20MEAN%20-%20ESL%20OXFORD_edited1%20%281%29.pdf http://irep.iium.edu.my/63372/2/Oxford%20Education%20Symposium%20Programme%20-%20final.docx

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