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Promoting English oral communication and higher-order thinking in Taiwanese ESL students through the use of knowledge
Ya-Huei Wang1, Hung-Chang Liao
11 Department of Applied Foreign Languages, Chung-Shan Medical University.
Abstract:
The study examined whether the students using concept mapping in a Freshman English course would improve English oral communication proficiency, higher-order thinking, and perception of abilities. A quasi-experimental design, lasting for 12 weeks, was administered to an experimental group (21 students) and a control group (20 students). The experimental group had significantly better performance on all measures. Concept mapping was effective in improving college students' English oral communication, higher-order thinking, and perception of abilities development.
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