TESL Students' Capping Projects
For a detailed description of the projects listed below, please view Capping Projects in TESL
2024
Mariam Barise
An Evaluation of Paragraph Writing Software for Junior High School English Language Learners
Zhidi Chen
Bridging Worlds: Guiding EAP Instructors in Fostering Intercultural Sensitivity in the Classroom
Ashish Hiwale
Examining Canadian Conversation Partnership Programs for International Students
Seyed Hossein Jamshidi Afarani
Is There a Role for Translanguaging in the Adult ESL Classroom?
Kristina Kudriashova
Metacognitive Strategy Development for ESL Literacy Learners
Rui Li
Exploring Research-Informed Approaches in Second Language Suprasegmental Instruction for EAP Students
Massa Mohebbi
Exploring Pronunciation Learning Strategies and Beliefs in Second Language Learners: Recommendations for English as a Second Language Instructors
Pamela Ndumbi
Fostering and Enhancing Oral Fluency Skills in EAP Students for Effective Communication
Vicky Nyoike
Evaluating the Appropriateness of Whatsapp for Developing Speaking Skills in Adult English as a Second Language Literacy Learners
Meike Pregenzer
Enhancing and Sustaining Writing Self-Efficacy in Second Language Learning: A Guide for Instructors of English for Academic Purposes
Hanieh Rezaeifar
Instructional Strategies for Promoting ESL Literacy Learners’ Engagement in Listening and Speaking Tasks
Marzieh Sahranavard Osmavandani
Exploring the Potential of Using Generative Artificial Intelligence to Assist ESL Learners’ Writing Development: A Guide for Intermediate ESL Learners
Alireza Tabatabaei Fard
Grammar Practice and its Effect on Accuracy of the Simple Past Tense in English
Taihua Wang
Cross-Cultural Comparison of Requesting Behavior in Chinese and English
Xiaofan Yang
Oral Fluency Tasks for Newcomer Grade 4–6 Students to Promote Academic English
2023
Fiza Abedin
Grammar Instruction Through Listening: A How-to Guide for Developing Comprehension-Based Grammar Practice
Raziyeh Aghajani
Intelligibility-Based Pronunciation Instruction in the LINC Program: A Guide for Instructors
Gabriella Babalola
Technological Tools and Other Accommodations in the Service of Senior English as a Second Language Learners with Literacy Needs
Mingyang Li
Using YouTube Vlog-Based Digital Word Cards to Facilitate the Settlement Language Development of Learners in the Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada Program
Tingyi Sun
Enhancing Social Engagement in Synchronous Online Interaction: Recommendations for Instructors of Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada
Chenfan Wu
Learning by Playing: Organizing a Digital Game Club as an Extracurricular Program in Canadian Universities
Emily Yukes
Using Digital Technical Vocabulary Learning Strategies to Teach Medical Vocabulary
2022
Raghda Abdelqader
Strategies for Heritage Language Maintenance and Raising Bilingual Children: A Guide for Arabic-Speaking Parents
Fariha Asif
Reducing Students’ Ambivalence towards Self-Assessment in Portfolio-Based Language Assessment
Kaiwen Chen
Apps Unwrapped: A Study Regarding MALL’s Contribution to the Intermediate-Level Adult ESL Learners’ Oral Fluency
Silvia Fernandez
Scaffolding Rubrics in Argumentative Essays to Assist First Year Hispanic EAP Students in Developing their Academic Writing Outside the Classroom
Shona Nichols
Assessing the Emerging Reading Skills of Adult ESL Literacy Learners in Task-Based Instruction
Anshu Sharma
Integrating Data-Driven Learning in ESL LINC Classrooms
Arash Shojaie
Tailoring Oral Corrective Feedback for Second Language Pronunciation
May Yeung
The Model Minority and Culturally Responsive Teaching in the EAP Setting
2021
Wynne Bugatan
Promoting Critical Digital Literacy in EAP
Leyla Mete Celik
Exploring L2 Listening Instruction in Academic Contexts
Teea Gergely
What Can Positive Psychology Offer Second Language Instructors?
Daniel Green
Implementing Varying Feedback Modalities into a LINC Classroom: An Instructor’s Exploratory Practice Discussion
Caitlyn Luchak
The Challenge of Meeting the Needs of ELLs in Alberta’s Schools: Is SIOP the Answer?
Shiran Wang
Research-Supported Techniques for Oral Fluency Development
2020
Frankie Ning Chen
Increasing Willingness to Communicate Among Mandarin L1 Speaking International Students Via Drama
Mariano A. Gigena-Kazimierczak
Pronoun Use in LGBTQ+ Patient Interaction: Awareness-Raising for Internationally Educated Nurses
Tara Penner
Self-Regulated Learning Strategies, Portfolio-Based Language Assessment, and Literacy Learners
Julie Robinson
Humour Stories as Pleasure Reading for English as a Second Language Emergent Readers
Zahida Sharmin
Phrasal Verbs in Ted Talks: A Corpus Analysis
2019
Lindsay Clark
Pronunciation for Specific Purposes: A Self-Directed Guide for Business Bankers
Neweleen Co
Teaching Formulaic Sequences Through Song Using Online Resources
Mina Haghighatshahmarasi
Listen to the Grammar: A Focus on Modal Verbs in English
Hanh Nguyen
Building Digital Skills for Intermediate ESL Learners
Breanna Staden
Incorporating Intercultural Communicate Competencies into the Mainstream Elementary Social Studies Classroom
Tammy Wells
Teaching Listening to Adult ESL Literacy Learners: Best Practices for Literacy Instructors
Lorie White
Clarifying the Passive Voice for ESL Instructors and Students
2018
Meghan Gordon
A Spoonful of Humor Helps the Grammar Go Down
Ardis Kolot
Learner Autonomy and Portfolio-Based Language Assessment (PBLA): Bridging the Gap between Theory and Implementation
Lasha MacQuarrie
An Analysis of the Metalanguage Used in ESL Textbook Explanations of the English Article System
Justin Mikkelsen
Approaches to Enhancing Listening Strategy Instruction in the English for Academic Purposes Classroom
Gregory Russell
Is it a Task? An Analysis of Communicative Activities in Integrated ESL Textbooks
Olivia Wall
Understanding Compassion Fatigue and Promoting Resilience: Strategies for Adult ESL Literacy Instructors
2017
Amy Abe
ESL Instructor Knowledge and Beliefs: Moving Toward Indigenization
Gavin Babstock
Addressing Barriers to Learning Caused by Psychological Trauma in Adult ESL Students: Applications for the Classroom
Kathy (Kyoungsun) Kim
Language Assessment Practices in LINC Foundations Using ESL for Adult Literacy Learners (ALL)
Kristina Lysova
'Is it okay if I work alone?': Encouraging Peer-to-Peer Cooperativeness to Improve Oral Production in an ESL Classroom
Olena Motuz
Explaining the Meaning of Modal Verbs: An Analysis of ESL Grammar Textbooks
Lauren Rudat
Bridging Learner and Instructor Beliefs: A Task-based Module for Learning about Second Language Acquisition
Robin Woodruff
Supporting Teachers to Recognize and Incorporate an Ethno-Relative Perspective
2016
Moncef Abbassi
Canadian Short Stories to Teach Language and Culture to Advanced Adult ESL Learners
Amanda Cameron
Community Programming for Adult ESL Learners
Sami Ghariani
Enhanced Vocabulary Use in ESL Speaking Activities
Tabitha Gillman
An Analysis of Present Perfect Timelines in ESL Textbooks
Monica McFadzean
Supporting ESL Literacy Students with Learning Difficulties
Oksana Oleksyn
Using Web Resources to Enhance L2 Listening Comprehension
Galyna Ozarko
Individualizing Grammar Instruction: Mission Possible?
Elina Stop
Analysis of Vocabulary Frequency in ESL Textbooks
Eunice Tham
Incorporating Self-Assessment into EAP Writing Instruction
Yitao Wang
Developing Language Support Materials for LING 101: Using the Adjunct Model
2015
Agnieszka Ansel
Integrating grammar into a CLB lesson
Ridha Atioui
Fluency-enhancing activities in EFL textbooks
Nguyen Huong
Product versus process approaches to listening instruction
Janet Kwong
Using video excerpts to teach pragmatics in ESL classrooms
Achsah Lionel
Teaching culture in the academic English classroom
Maria Rombalskaya
Teaching comprehension of implied meaning
2014
Anne Chandler
Teaching and learning articles in ESL.
Brenda Chwyl
Linking grammar to CLB-based materials:
Irina Krasnikova
Film as a source of authentic material in teaching ESL writing
Stacy Norrbom
ESL learner attitudes toward sexual minority identities
Deborah Ricketts
Analysis of tasks and activities in ESL pronunciation texts
Jacob Scheffer
How does video captioning improve ESL listening comprehension?
Laurie Scheffer
Using NFB shorts in the ESL classroom
Jacqueline Werstiuk
The feedback on feedback. Has research influenced pedagogy?
2013
Kim Chaba
Mentoring for instructors of adult ESL
Bonnie Dawson
ESL students' attitudes about their accents and implications for instructors
Rosalea Elliot
How well do popular adult ESL materials provide pragmatic knowledge learning opportunities?
Monica Fraser
The use of portable e-readers in an ESL extensive reading program
Amie Gondziola
Inductive consciousness-raising tasks: Learning the meaning and use of the present perfect
Evelyn Neame
Teaching listening effectively in ESL classrooms
Leah Sallis
The use of "Discover Canada" in LINC classrooms
Krista Schwabl
A case study exploring perceptions of paraphrasing
2012
Bickley, Celeste
Instructors' perceptions of intercultural communicative competence in the ESL classroom
Kushnir, Andrea
Teaching vocabulary: ESL instructors' beliefs and practices
Ripley, Daniel
Implementing portfolio-based language assessment in Edmonton LINC programs: Benefits and challenges
2011
Court, Sheila
Factors Affecting Refugee Youths' Academic Success: A Review of the Literature
Howden-Weaver, Lori
Holistically Supporting Refugee and Immigrant Youth in Education: An Interdisciplinary Literature Review for Educators
Keaschuk, Anna
Is There a Match Between Adult ESL Literacy Instructors' Needs and Published Materials?
Lokhorst, Janice
The English as a Second Language Needs of Temporary Foreign Workers in Alberta
Munro, Barbara Jill
Mentoring Teachers: Accommodated Science Assessment for English Language Learners (ELLs)
2010
Brose, Anne Marie
More Than Just Surviving - Thriving: International ESL Students' Perceptions of What is Needed for Successful Adjustment
Diepenbroek, Lori
Pragmatics in the ESL Classroom
Holtby, Amy
The Effect of Age and Exposure in the Development of L2 Accent Perception
Mah, Eaman
Recognition of Pragmatic Versus Grammatical Errors in a L2
Nickle, Kathleen
The Mother Tongue as a Resource: Teacher Perspectives from the Multilingual ESL Classroom
2009
Chrzanowski, Blase
The Newspaper: A Formidable Vehicle for ESL Learning?
Lee, Kent
Are ESL Students Using Facebook?
Louw, Kerry
Pragmatics in the Workplace: The Job Interview
Nessim, Lesli
Investigating the Role of English Language Classes for Seniors
Nicholas, Bonnie
Learners' Stories in the ESL Classroom
Schiff, Sari S.
The Power of Ethnic Literature to Foster Cultural Awareness of Diversity Among Pre-Service Teachers
Stephan, Sabine
English as a Second Language Students' and Teachers' Perceptions of Master Teaching
2008
Amini, Rozita
Developing Learner Autonomy in the ESL Classroom
Brosha, Rayleen
Teachers' and Students' Preferences for Error Correction
Clingwall, Dion
Small Talk in ESL Nursing Textbooks
Dumas, Jacqueline
The Erasure of Sexual Identity in the LINC Classroom
Durette, Elaine
"Does that Work for You?" Analysis of Reciprocal Information Gap Task
Fredricks, Joyanne
Using Children's Literature to Teach Culture in the Adult ESL Classroom
Holtby, Bonnie
Teaching EAP Students How to Write with Academic Integrity
Lo, Denise
Strengthening the Form-Meaning Connection in Grammar Instruction
Mansour, Leila
The Influence of a Culturally Sensitive Workshop on the Involvement of Arab Mothers in their Children's Schooling
Song, Kyesuk
Exploring the Relationship between Willingness to Communicate and Students' Perceived Oral Fluency during Studying Abroad
Waugh, Erin H.
Teaching Grammar within the Canadian Language Benchmarks: A Study of Teachers' Beliefs and Practices
Zinyemba, Maroro
Reading Topics for Adult Immigrant English as a Second Language Learners: How to Get Them Hooked
2007
Gratton, Cara
Effects of Cloze-Talks on Grammatical Accuracy in Adult ESL Writing
Kodama, Yasuaki
Japanese Students' Contact with Native English Speakers during a Study Abroad Experience
Oswald, Suzanne
"I Prefer to Take from the Teacher": ESL Students' Comprehension of Grammar Charts
Weber, Dorte
Survey of Assessment Practices in General ESL Programs in Alberta
2006
Alkhalaf, Khalid K.
The Comprehension of Hedges and Boosters in Academic Texts by Arabic Speaking EFL Students
Allen, Lorna
Monolingual or Bilingual: Which Dictionary is Best for Which Level?
Baker, Sheila E.
Computer-Based Vocabulary Expansion in Adult ESL Programs: Exploring the Lexical Tutor
Baxter, Kim
L2 Reading Parameters in Literacy Tutor Training Handbooks
Edmondson, Barbara
Do Adult Immigrants Discriminate against Each Other in Edmonton ESL Classrooms?
Felkowsky, Wendy-Ann
Adapting Instruction for ESL Students Enrolled in a Health Care Aide Program
Fleming, Jason
Reading Differences between Native Speakers and Language Learners: An Eye-Movement Study
Foote, Jennifer A.
ESL Students' Perceptions of their Own Recorded Speech
Hoots, Ryan
Teaching Collocation Activities in English for Academic Purposes
Jones, Vivienne
A Guide to Using Webcomics for Language Learning
Kragler, Ulrike
Using Consciousness-Raising Tasks for Low Proficiency ESL Learners
McCargar, Julie
How Extensive Is It? An Examination of the Current Practices and Beliefs of ESL Teachers Regarding Extensive Reading.
Oden, Bryant
English as the Language of Scientific Research: The International Graduate Student Perspective
Razavi, Nikta
Afghan Parents' Participation in their Children's Schooling in Canada
2005
Bennett, Karen
English as a Second Language Learners with Learning Disabilities: Strategies for Instructions and Strategies for Learning
Harasymuk, Patrece A.
Long Distance Relationships: Delivering an Effective Online Writing Course for Advanced ESL Learners
Light, Justine
English as a Second Language Teachers' Confidence about Teaching Grammar
Manimtim, Linda
Great Expectations: Community Participation and Francophone Immigrants' Expectations, Experiences, and Beliefs
2004
Fang, Ding
The Challenge of Promoting Speaking Fluency in English as a Foreign Language Instruction in China
Navarro, Tamara
English 101 Instructor's Perceptions Regarding ESL Students' Critical Thinking Skills
Ringuette, Nicole F.
Advising International Graduate Students to Maximize their Language Learning Autonomy
Stancliff, Amy
L1 Reading in Family Literacy Programs
Wilson, Ken
Teachers' Perceptions of Factors that Influence Seniors' L2 Acquisition
2003
Drummond, Hadija
The Beliefs and Experiences of Chinese Language Learners
Dudley, Lesley
Integrating Volunteering into the Adult Immigrant Second Language Experience
Hoy, Jason
The Use of Computer-mediated Communication in Foreign Language Courses
Ko, Young Mi
"Goose Dad" and "Eagle Mom": Korean Parents' Perceptions about Second Language Acquisition as Sojourners in Canada
Lambertson, Cynthia
Understanding the Recertification Process for Foreign-Trained K-12 Teachers in Alberta
Luikham, Melody A.
The Host Families' Perspective
McLean, Terence
Giving Students a Fighting Chance: Pragmatics in the Language Classroom
Suddaby, Sara
University Administered Programs and Student Groups as Linguistic and Cultural Resources for International Students
Tan, Xuan
Building an Online Evaluation for the TESL Practicum
Thompson, David
Using Poetry in the ESL Class
2002
Capune, Anne M.
Benchmarking Film and Literature Content for Use with Stage II of the Canadian Language Benchmarks
Changarathil, Robin A.
A Workshop on Web-Based Activities and Language Learning
Conquest, Jeffrey P.
Authenticity in ESL Textbooks
Myhre, Peter J.
Dealing with Disruptive Learner Behavior in the Adult ESL Classroom
Josey, Shelley J.
Into the Research Jungle... an Adventure in Classroom-based Research on Metaphor Competency
Elvina, Denise
Portfolio Assessment in Adult ESL Classrooms
2001
Breitkreutz, Judith A.
Corrective Feedback in an ESL Writing Class - A Matter of Choice: A Classroom-Based Research Project
Michaels, Deanna
Second Language Vocabulary Acquisition: A Review of the Literature
Thomson, Ron
Some Obstacles to Adjustment and Coping Strategies of International Students at the University of Alberta
Scott, Shirley A.
Instructor Computer Training and Computer Use in the Adult ESL Classroom
2000
Cleven, Lara
Pragmatic Competence in a Second Language: The Case of Electronic Mail
Floden, Leanne D.
Field Trips in Edmonton for ESL: Free and Low Cost Ways to Learn in Edmonton
Fredrickson, Norma J.
Perceptual Learning Styles and their Implications for Second Language Learners and Teachers
Lee, Sunah
Using the World Wide Web to Teach Culture in an English as a Foreign Language Classroom
Millard, Derrick
Form-focused Instruction: Implications for Grammar Textbooks
1999
Abbott, Marilyn
Music as an Educational Resource in the Adult ESL Classroom: Guidelines, Resources and Activities
Albayati, Jihan
EFL and Culture in Arab Gulf Countries
Chipouline, Dina
"The Images of Us and Them" Cultural Content in Foreign -Published Grammar Textbooks
Garinger, Dawn
ESL Textbook Evaluation
Jang, Luke
Perceptions and Problems of Adult Korean ESL Visa Students in Edmonton
Schoepp, Kevin
The Use of Popular Songs in the ESL Classroom
Slomp, David H.
Professionalizing ATESL: An Examination of the Process
Sproule, Catherine
The Value of Peer Observation to College Teacher Effectiveness
Williams, Linda
A Review of Popular, Low-Level Literature for Learners of English as a Second Language
1998
Erogul, Murat
Language Learning Strategies
Kim, Jeen
Call To Learn: Using CALL for Language Learning
O'Shaughnessy, Laurie
The Cultural Adaptation of EFL Teachers in China
Paton, Adrienne
Using the Internet in the ESL Classroom
Werner, Brian
An Annotated Bibliography of Video Related ESL Materials and ESL Videos Available at the University of Alberta and Alberta Vocational College