A significant body of research supports the affective benefits of drama activities in foreign language (FL) learning, yet little is known about how to train teachers to implement such activities. In this study, we tested a professional development program (PDP) aimed at galvanizing FL teachers to integrate …

Airport access mode disruptions have a significant impact on passenger arrival flow. Such events can lead to a wave of late outbound passengers, that can congest airport facilities such as check-in counters or security systems. In this context, efficient handling of airport resources is crucial to ensure …

The field of applied linguistics is increasingly adopting open science practices. As open access publication gains traction, ethical issues emerge that need to be addressed by the field. This viewpoint paper addresses the concern that open science is not equally open for everyone. This paper describes …

Een steeds grotere groep kinderen en jongeren groeit op met een andere taal dan het Nederlands. Deze leerlingen krijgen dus onderwijs in een taal die niet hun eerste taal is. Op het gebied van toetsing brengt deze situatie uitdagingen met zich mee. Meertalige leerlingen kunnen niet hun volledige potentieel …

Researchers worldwide have identified affective benefits of improvisational drama techniques (IDTs) on foreign language (FL) learners. Yet the characteristics of professional development programmes (PDPs) that could lead to long-term integration of drama among FL teachers appear largely undiscovered. …

While Communicative Language Teaching (CLT) is recognised as an effective approach worldwide, its implementation in foreign language (FL) classrooms remains difficult. Earlier studies have identified factors impeding CLT implementation, such as a lack of communicative lesson materials or teachers' more …

While Communicative Language Teaching (CLT) is recognised as an effective approach worldwide, its implementation in foreign language (FL) classrooms remains difficult. Earlier studies have identified factors impeding CLT implementation, such as a lack of communicative lesson materials or teachers' more …

Leerlingen die hun hele schoolcarrière goede cijfers hebben gehaald voor vreemde talen, zoals Frans, Duits of Spaans, blijken vaak niet goed in staat om in die talen te communiceren. Kennelijk is er iets anders getoetst dan communicatievaardigheid. Als de toetsing zich daar beter op richt, welke effecten …