Imogen M. Custance

Osaka Jogakuin University and College

About

I am a lecturer at Osaka Jogakuin University and College in Osaka, Japan. My research interests include how to develop productive language skills and curriculum development. I am particularly interested in how post-tasks might be used to enhance speaking ability.

Sessions

Language Classroom Content & Pedagogy Pen or Keyboard? The Impact of Task Modality on Writing Fluency Development more

Sun, Nov 14, 18:40-19:05 Asia/Tokyo

Although fluency writing tasks are commonly used in EFL courses, research that is helpful in setting fluency development goals is limited. We investigated fluency development and the impact of modality (typing and handwriting) over one semester. Results suggest that modality affects both the amount produced and the rate of growth.

Imogen M. Custance G. Clint Denison Myles Grogan