The Use of Linkword Language Computer
Courses in a Classroom Situation: A Case Study at Rugby
SchoolWinter 2002 No. 26,
8-14
--Steffen Sommer & Michael Gruneberg
"This
paper presents a case study of the implemenation of a Linkword
Language Course - French to a class of 13 year old pupils at
Rugby School. The class was selected because they were the
weakest at French, performed poorly in examinations, and had
problems in terms of motivation and enjoyment of French. The
result of introducing an Unforgettable French as a
complimentary learning aid to the standard text and classroom
work was that after seven months, following the end - of -
year examination, a quarter of the class was promoted above, a
move that could not be expected otherwise. The results
of a questionnaire revealed that the great majority of pupils
found the course easier and faster than conventional methods
of learning. Rugby School, as a result of the study has
continued the use of the courses, partly at the request of the
pupils..."
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