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Some Uses of the Blackboard in Foreign Language Classes
Author(s) -
Armitage R. H.
Publication year - 1946
Publication title -
the modern language journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 3.486
H-Index - 83
eISSN - 1540-4781
pISSN - 0026-7902
DOI - 10.1111/j.1540-4781.1946.tb04271.x
Subject(s) - dictation , pronunciation , grammar , linguistics , blackboard (design pattern) , foreign language , computer science , space (punctuation) , composition (language) , psychology , mathematics education , speech recognition , programming language , philosophy
Author's summary.— Use of available blackboard space during the first part of every recitation hour makes possible simultaneous participation of all students in worthwhile language activities. Free composition, rapid dictation, and various other dramatic exercises hold students' attention, provide for ear training, functional grammar, pronunciation, writing, and meaningful exchange of ideas.