The development, implementation and evaluation of a social constructivist web-based English language learning module

2002 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lesley Garratt
Keyword(s):  
Language Learning ◽  
English Language ◽  
Social Constructivist ◽  
English Language Learning ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Learning Module

scholarly journals Exploring Learners Contribution and Experience in Web-Based Collaborative Report Writing

2017 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Nur Syafiqa Aqiera ◽  
Kartini Abd Ghani
Keyword(s):  
Collaborative Learning ◽  
Web 2.0 ◽  
Language Learning ◽  
English Language ◽  
Positive Response ◽  
English Language Learning ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Google Docs ◽  
Writing Project ◽  
Report Writing

Web 2.0 has given opportunities in letting students learn through active collaboration with and from their peers. The purpose of this study is to explore interactions that happens between learners, types of contributions made and learners’ experience when collaborating in a Web-based context. The finding shows that the learners contribute in terms of adding, editing and deleting content and structure of their report. The learners’ pattern of interaction shows that the learners with higher level of English proficiency are more dominant towards learners with lower level of proficiency. Students feedback shows that they are accepting the idea of writing collaboratively. Overall, the learners gave positive response towards the use of Google Docs in collaboratively completing their report writing project. Keywords: Collaborative learning; English language learning

Designing a Constructivist Vocabulary Learning Material

2011 ◽  
pp. 186-203 ◽  
Author(s):  
Aysegül Daloglu ◽  
Meltem Baturay ◽  
Soner Yildirim
Keyword(s):  
Language Learning ◽  
Positive Attitude ◽  
English Language ◽  
Vocabulary Learning ◽  
English Language Learning ◽  
Learning Material ◽  
Constructivist Approach ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Teaching Characteristics ◽  
Interactive Exercises

This chapter outlines how the constructivist approach can be implemented in Web-based vocabulary teaching, characteristics of effective Web-based vocabulary teaching materials, and a model for effective Web-based vocabulary teaching and recycling. In WEBVOCLE which stands for Web-Based Vocabulary Learning, contextual presentation of the words has been enriched with audible vocabulary and repeated with interactive exercises, games, and puzzles in ‘spaced revisions’ in a constructivist Web-supported environment. The content of the implementation has been additionally supported with pictures. Feedback obtained from the learners demonstrates that they not only developed a positive attitude toward English language learning, but also improved their learning outcomes.

Utilizing Internet Resources in TESOL

2020 ◽  
pp. 60-86 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vineetha Hewagodage
Keyword(s):  
Formative Assessment ◽  
Language Learning ◽  
English Language ◽  
Traditional Approach ◽  
Social Constructivist ◽  
English Language Learning ◽  
Optimum Level ◽  
Intensive Courses ◽  
Internet Resources ◽  
Social Constructivist Theory

Advancements in digital communication technology (DCT) have significant potential to impact on language teaching and learning by providing new pedagogical opportunities accessible via the internet. Resources that support the design of English language learning and formative assessment have been seen as a fundamental component of the English language learning environments in English language intensive courses for overseas students (ELICOS) and the like. While its importance is universally recognized, the facilitation of a move from the traditional approach to languages learning to a more contemporary approach in keeping with social constructivist theory remains a challenge for both teachers and learners. Part of this challenge involves the need for teachers to reconceptualize the way that they teach to move away from the teacher as instructor to that of facilitator whose pedagogical approach ensures students have opportunities to use English for meaningful purposes. Since this demands an understanding of students' different proficiency levels and the ability to monitor improvement to ensure learning experiences are at the optimum level to facilitate growth, effective formative assessment practices are a vital monitoring tool. Thus, this chapter examines how internet resources can move pedagogy towards a social constructivist approach to improving English language learning bearing in mind the need for a framework to support formative assessment in the monitoring of improvements in proficiency.

scholarly journals A development model of web-based English language learning programs

2008 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 212-238
Author(s):  
Seikyung Cho ◽  
정의석 ◽  
Sangmin Lee ◽  
Jung Tae Kim ◽  
Ko, Beom-Seog
Keyword(s):  
Language Learning ◽  
English Language ◽  
Development Model ◽  
English Language Learning ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Learning Programs

The Speech-Language Assessment of English Language Learning Students: A Non-Standardized Approach

2013 ◽  
Vol 14 (4) ◽  
pp. 95-101 ◽  
Author(s):  
Robert Kraemer ◽  
Allison Coltisor ◽  
Meesha Kalra ◽  
Megan Martinez ◽  
Bailey Savage ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Language Learning ◽  
Language Impairment ◽  
Specific Language Impairment ◽  
English Language ◽  
Language Assessment ◽  
The United States ◽  
English Language Learning ◽  
Assessment Practices ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
English Speaking

English language learning (ELL) children suspected of having specific-language impairment (SLI) should be assessed using the same methods as monolingual English-speaking children born and raised in the United States. In an effort to reduce over- and under-identification of ELL children as SLI, speech-language pathologists (SLP) must employ nonbiased assessment practices. This article presents several evidence-based, nonstandarized assessment practices SLPs can implement in place of standardized tools. As the number of ELL children SLPs come in contact with increases, the need for well-trained and knowledgeable SLPs grows. The goal of the authors is to present several well-establish, evidence-based assessment methods for assessing ELL children suspected of SLI.

Tertiary English-majored Students’ Perceptions toward the Role of Pronunciation in English Language Learning and their Practicing Strategies

2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 264-279
Keyword(s):  
Language Learning ◽  
English Language ◽  
Vital Role ◽  
English Language Learning ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Efl Learners ◽  
The University

Accurate pronunciation has a vital role in English language learning as it can help learners to avoid misunderstanding in communication. However, EFL learners in many contexts, especially at the University of Phan Thiet, still encounter many difficulties in pronouncing English correctly. Therefore, this study endeavors to explore English-majored students’ perceptions towards the role of pronunciation in English language learning and examine their pronunciation practicing strategies (PPS). It involved 155 English-majored students at the University of Phan Thiet who answered closed-ended questionnaires and 18 English-majored students who participated in semi-structured interviews. The findings revealed that students strongly believed in the important role of pronunciation in English language learning; however, they sometimes employed PPS for their pronunciation improvement. Furthermore, the results showed that participants tended to use naturalistic practicing strategies and formal practicing strategies with sounds, but they overlooked strategies such as asking for help and cooperating with peers. Such findings could contribute further to the understanding of how students perceive the role of pronunciation and their PPS use in the research’s context and other similar ones. Received 10th June 2019; Revised 12th March 2020; Accepted 12th April 2020

Attitudes toward the use of TELL tools in English language learning among Vietnamese Tertiary English majors

2019 ◽  
Vol 5 (5) ◽  
pp. 581-596
Keyword(s):  
Language Learning ◽  
Language Proficiency ◽  
English Language ◽  
English Language Learning ◽  
Guided Learning ◽  
Positive Attitudes ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
English Majors ◽  
Very High ◽  
Different Levels

Technology plays a crucial role in the self-guided learning of a second language in general and English in particular. Nevertheless, many students in different contexts still ignore the application of technology-enhanced language learning (TELL) tools in enhancing their foreign language proficiency. Therefore, this study is conducted to investigate the attitudes towards the use of TELL tools in English-language learning (ELL) among English majors at one university in Vietnam. To collect data, 197 English majors participated in finishing the questionnaire, and 20 students were invited to join the interviews. The findings are that the majority of students have positive attitudes towards the use of TELL tools and the frequency of using these tools is very high. In addition, the results also reveal that there is no significant difference in attitudes towards and frequency of using TELL tools in learning English in terms of the year of study. However, students of different levels of academic achievements have different attitudes towards using TELL tools and use TELL tools to learn English differently. Received 2nd May 2019; Revised 16th July 2019, Accepted 20th October 2019

Sign in / Sign up

Export Citation Format

Share Document