Nunan, D. and R. Carter 2001 Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages Cambridge University Press.
Chapter 12: SLA
Chapter 15: Computer assisted language learning (CALL)
Page 107:
” ‘Constructivism‘ involves the use of problem-solving during tasks and projects … In CALL this theory implies learning by using computer tools to explore simulated worlds, to build presentations and websites … and to undertake authentic communication with other learners around the world”.
Page 108:
“The cognitive approach addresses the need for students to be aware of their own learning processes”
Comparative studies: “the comparison of computer-enhanced classes with ‘traditional’ or conventional classes…”.
“Researchers have examined how computers enhance the instructed acquisition, e.g., pronunciation (Eskenazi 1999), grammatical structures (Collentine 2000) and lexical items…”.
Page 109
“Chapelle (2001) provides a useful overview of CALL and SLA“
Motivation:
“motivation has been a pervasive theme in CALL … sometimes focusing on ‘computer phobia‘”
“how typical classroom activities can be enhanced electronically … as a tool for drill and practice in the four skills“
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