Individual Differences In Computer Assisted Language Learning Research

Author : Rahimi, Mehrak
Publisher : IGI Global
Page : 556 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2015-08-03
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781466685208

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Handbook of Research on Individual Differences in Computer-Assisted Language Learning by Rahimi, Mehrak Pdf

The latest advances and trends in technology have enabled rapid development in the field of language education. Students and teachers alike now benefit from the assistance of various technological innovations, thus increasing the overall effectiveness of the curriculum. The Handbook of Research on Individual Differences in Computer-Assisted Language Learning addresses the implementation of current research methodologies within EFL and ESL classroom settings and the variety of modifications employed by language experts. Focusing on quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods studies, this book is an essential reference source for applied linguists, CALL researchers, language teachers, and upper-level students within the field of foreign language education.

Author : Miroslaw Pawlak,Mariusz Kruk
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 152 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2022-08-26
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781000645149

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Individual differences in Computer Assisted Language Learning Research by Miroslaw Pawlak,Mariusz Kruk Pdf

This book syntheses cutting-edge research on the role of individual differences (IDs) in the field of SLA and in computer assisted language learning. It also outlines the theoretical and methodological issues at the heart of this research, presents empirical findings and charts future directions of this research. Pawlak and Kruk provide an overview of the latest theoretical developments in research on IDs in SLA as well as methodological considerations that are crucial when researching individual variation, with special emphasis on data-collection procedures that are most prominent in CALL. The book goes on to summarize and explore a body of empirical evidence concerning the role of individual difference factors in CALL, singling out existing gaps, methodological problems, and areas in need of further investigation. Finally, the authors provide a guide on how empirical investigations of individual difference factors in CALL can be improved by incorporating latest developments from the broader field of SLA. This book will be of great interest to postgraduates and scholars in the domain of applied linguistics and second language education who are interested in CALL, as well as those studying and undertaking research in second language learning and teaching.

Author : Peter Robinson
Publisher : John Benjamins Publishing
Page : 399 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2002-09-27
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9789027297518

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Individual Differences and Instructed Language Learning by Peter Robinson Pdf

Second language learners differ in how successfully they adapt to, and profit from, instruction. This book aims to show that adaptation to L2 instruction, and subsequent L2 learning, is a result of the interaction between learner characteristics and learning contexts. Describing and explaining these interactions is fundamentally important to theories of instructed SLA, and for effective L2 pedagogy. This collection is the first to explore this important issue in contemporary task-based, immersion, and communicative pedagogic settings. In the first section, leading experts in individual differences research describe recent advances in theories of intelligence, L2 aptitude, motivation, anxiety and emotion, and the relationship of native language abilities to L2 learning. In the second section, these theoretical insights are applied to empirical studies of individual differences-treatment interactions in classroom learning, experimental studies of the effects of focus on form and incidental learning, and studies of naturalistic versus instructed SLA.

Author : Management Association, Information Resources
Publisher : IGI Global
Page : 2194 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2019-01-04
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781522576648

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Computer-Assisted Language Learning: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools, and Applications by Management Association, Information Resources Pdf

In a diverse society, the ability to cross communication barriers is critical to the success of any individual personally, professionally, and academically. With the constant acceleration of course programs and technology, educators are continually being challenged to develop and implement creative methods for engaging English-speaking and non-English-speaking learners. Computer-Assisted Language Learning: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools, and Applications is a vital reference source that examines the relationship between language education and technology and the potential for curriculum enhancements through the use of mobile technologies, flipped instruction, and language-learning software. This multi-volume book is geared toward educators, researchers, academics, linguists, and upper-level students seeking relevant research on the improvement of language education through the use of technology.

Author : Shin Yi Chew,Lee Luan Ng
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 102 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2021-04-13
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9783030674250

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Interpersonal Interactions and Language Learning by Shin Yi Chew,Lee Luan Ng Pdf

This book takes as its starting point the assumption that interpersonal communication is a crucial aspect of successful language learning. Following an examination of different communicative models, the authors focus on traditional face-to-face (F2F) interactions, before going on to compare these with the forms of computer-mediated communication (CMC) enabled by recent developments in educational technology. They also address the question of individual differences, particularly learners' preferred participation styles, and explore how F2F and CMC formats might impact learners differently. This book will be of interest to students and scholars of computer-mediated communication (CMC), computer-assisted language learning (CALL), technology-enhanced language learning (TELL), language acquisition and language education more broadly.

Author : Glenn Stockwell
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2012-02-02
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781107379213

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Computer-Assisted Language Learning by Glenn Stockwell Pdf

Computer-assisted language learning (CALL) is an approach to teaching and learning languages that uses computers and other technologies to present, reinforce, and assess material to be learned, or to create environments where teachers and learners can interact with one another and the outside world. This book provides a much-needed overview of the diverse approaches to research and practice in CALL. It differs from previous works in that it not only surveys the field, but also makes connections to actual practice and demonstrates the potential advantages and limitations of the diverse options available. These options are based squarely on existing research in the field, enabling readers to make informed decisions regarding their own research in CALL. This essential text helps readers to understand and embrace the diversity in the field, and helps to guide them in both research and practice.

Author : Shawn Loewen,Masatoshi Sato
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 347 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2024-05-31
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781108801263

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A Practical Guide to Second Language Teaching and Learning by Shawn Loewen,Masatoshi Sato Pdf

An essential resource for individuals entering the field of second language (L2) teaching and learning, this book provides a complete set of instructional materials written in accessible language. Providing enough material to use for an entire semester, the book offers exciting activities for the L2 classroom, alongside outlining the theories and research that support them, including how to connect theory with practice. Each chapter includes: extensive and up-to-date content presented in a clear, engaging, and accessible manner; pre- and post-reading activities to help students connect the topics to their own lives; pedagogical guidelines with practical suggestions; summaries of empirical studies in non-technical, jargon-free language; end-of-chapter assignments which re-enforce students' learning and relate directly to the content. The book concludes with a compelling chapter on the research–practice dialogue. Online resources include lecture slides for instructors and audio files.

Author : Shaofeng Li
Publisher : John Benjamins Publishing Company
Page : 389 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2024-06-15
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9789027246950

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Individual Differences and Task-Based Language Teaching by Shaofeng Li Pdf

This volume consists of a collection of empirical studies and research syntheses investigating the role of individual difference (ID) variables in task-based language teaching (TBLT)—a pedagogical approach that emphasizes the importance of the performance of meaning-oriented tasks in facilitating second language learning. TBLT is subject to learner-external as well as learner-internal factors, with the former referring to task- and context-related factors, and the latter to ID factors pertaining to learner traits, dispositions, or propensities. To date, the research has focused primarily on learner-external factors, and there has been insufficient and unsystematic research on individual difference factors. This volume brings centre stage this important but under-researched dimension by means of a comprehensive, in-depth examination of the role of key ID factors in TBLT. The volume integrates theory, research, and pedagogy by spelling out the mechanism through which IDs influence learning attainment, behaviours, and processes, examining evidence for theoretical claims, and discussing ways to apply research findings and cater to individual differences in the task-based classroom.

Author : Veronica G. Sardegna,Anna Jarosz
Publisher : Channel View Publications
Page : 262 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2023-03-17
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781800410510

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English Pronunciation Teaching by Veronica G. Sardegna,Anna Jarosz Pdf

This book presents and discusses theoretical and practical perspectives on English pronunciation theory, research and practice in order to establish evidence-based pronunciation teaching models, teaching and research priorities, and recommendations for best practices in teaching English pronunciation. The chapters provide a balanced view of theory and practice based on the authors’ empirical findings and their extensive professional experiences in English as a second/foreign language (ESL/EFL) and lingua franca contexts. The book identifies pronunciation teaching priorities that take into account individual learner variables, disseminates knowledge about theoretical frameworks, explores teachers’ and learners’ beliefs and practices regarding pronunciation instruction, and shares empirical findings regarding teacher education and teaching interventions in diverse contexts with English learners of different ages and language backgrounds. Overall, the chapters highlight the need to focus on intelligibility models that consider individual learner differences, and teacher and contextual variables.

Author : Peijian Paul Sun,Boping Yuan,Xun Yan,Jimin Kahng
Publisher : Frontiers Media SA
Page : 137 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2023-09-01
Category : Science
ISBN : 9782832528372

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Individual Differences in Second/Foreign Language Speech Production: Multidisciplinary Approaches and New Sounds by Peijian Paul Sun,Boping Yuan,Xun Yan,Jimin Kahng Pdf

Second/foreign language (L2) speech production is a complex process requiring individuals’ combined efforts to utilize various processing components such as conceptualiser, formulator, and articulator. Since the publication of Pim Levelt’s book Speaking – From Intention to Articulation in 1989, a considerable number of studies have examined L2 speech production in the field of neuroscience with a particular focus on the link between speech perception and speech production. Undeniably, a neurolinguistic examination of speech production can enrich our understanding of how human brains compute linguistic information at a cognitive level. However, it is insufficient by only focusing on the neurocognitive dimension of speech production, given that individuals’ speech production can be subject to various individual differences factors, either cognitively, affectively, or socio-culturally. It is, therefore, necessary to move beyond the neurocognitive understanding of speech production by taking every possible perspective into consideration. Individual difference, as an umbrella term, covers psychological traits, personal characteristics, cognitive and emotional components that distinguish learners from each other. Given that individual difference factors can reveal disparities in L2 learning and performance among learners, such factors have attracted researchers’ growing interest concerning their influences on L2 speech processing, their relationships with L2 speech performance, and their contributions to L2 speech development. Nevertheless, our understanding of L2 speech production is not only insufficient compared to other L2 skills such as writing and reading, but also limited to the neurocognitive account of L2 speech production. More research, therefore, is in urgent need to uncover the influence of various individual differences factors on L2 speech production from multidisciplinary perspectives.

Author : Leah Roberts,Antje Meyer
Publisher : Wiley-Blackwell
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2012-09-25
Category : Education
ISBN : 111848634X

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Individual Differences in Second Language Learning by Leah Roberts,Antje Meyer Pdf

Every teacher knows that learners are notoriously variable in how successful they are at acquiring a new language. This interdisciplinary volume questions what it is that makes each of us good or bad at learning a second language. Offers a broad overview of current theories, key findings, and methodological approaches in the field Brings together research from language teaching and assessment, psycholinguistics, and the neurobiology of language Provides a sound empirical basis for the development of assessment tools and teaching strategies, and sheds new light on the language learning process Investigates how people differ from each other in how they approach language learning, and in doing so goes beyond other studies which focus primarily on the behavior of groups of learners

Author : Shaofeng Li,Phil Hiver,Mostafa Papi
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 546 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2022-05-31
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781000548402

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The Routledge Handbook of Second Language Acquisition and Individual Differences by Shaofeng Li,Phil Hiver,Mostafa Papi Pdf

The Routledge Handbook of Second Language Acquisition and Individual Differences provides a thorough, in-depth discussion of the theory, research, and pedagogy pertaining to the role individual difference (ID) factors play in second language acquisition (SLA). It goes beyond the traditional repertoire and includes 32 chapters covering a full spectrum of topics on learners’ cognitive, conative, affective, and demographic/sociocultural variation. The volume examines IDs from two perspectives: one is how each ID variable is associated with learning behaviors, processes, and outcomes; the other is how each domain of SLA, such as vocabulary or reading, is affected by clusters of ID variables. The volume also includes a section on the common methods used in ID research, including data elicitation instruments such as surveys, interviews, and psychometric testing, as well as methods of data analysis such as structural equation modeling. The book is a must-read for any second language researcher or applied linguist interested in investigating the effects of IDs on language learning, and for any educator interested in taking account of learners’ individual differences to maximize the effects of second language instruction.

Author : Karl Conrad Diller
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 1981
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : UOM:39015008224696

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Individual Differences & Universals in Language Learning Aptitude by Karl Conrad Diller Pdf

Author : Zoltán Dörnyei
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 300 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2014-04-04
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781135704773

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The Psychology of the Language Learner by Zoltán Dörnyei Pdf

Research results over the past decades have consistently demonstrated that a key reason why many second language learners fail--while some learners do better with less effort--lies in various learner attributes such as personality traits, motivation, or language aptitude. In psychology, these attributes have traditionally been called "individual differences." The scope of individual learner differences is broad--ranging from creativity to learner styles and anxiety--yet there is no current, comprehensive, and unified volume that provides an overview of the considerable amount of research conducted on various language learner differences, until now. Each chapter in this new volume focuses on a different individual difference variable. Besides a review of the relevant second language literature, Zoltán Dörnyei presents a concise overview of the psychological research involving each topic. A key concern for the author has been to define the various learner factors as measurable constructs and therefore the discussion includes a summary of the most famous tests and questionnaires in each domain. A wide range of readers will benefit from this book--students in linguistics, applied linguistics, modern languages, and psychology programs; second language teachers participating in in-service training courses; and researchers in second language acquisition and psychology.

Author : Mike Levy,Glenn Stockwell
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 329 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2013-04-15
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781135023386

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CALL Dimensions by Mike Levy,Glenn Stockwell Pdf

This volume gives language teachers, software designers, and researchers who wish to use technology in second or foreign language education the information they need to absorb what has been achieved so far and to make sense of it. It is designed to enable the kind of critical reading of a substantial literature that leads to a balanced and detailed knowledge of the field. Chapter by chapter, the book builds, through description, analysis, examples, and discussion, a detailed picture of modern CALL. In this book, the label “CALL” is interpreted broadly to include technology-enhanced language learning, Web-enhanced language learning, and information and communication technologies for language learning. The work is distinguished by its attention to a range of languages rather than just English. The authors first set the scene and introduce major areas of interest and growth in CALL, and then look in depth at seven important dimensions: design, evaluation, computer-mediated communication, theory, research, practice, and technology. Chapters on each of these topics include a description that reviews the recent literature, identifies themes, and presents representative projects that illustrate the dimension, followed by a discussion that provides in-depth analysis, and a conclusion offering suggestions for further work. Detailed references and links connect the description and discussion with original works and primary sources so the reader can follow up easily on areas of personal interest. Two concluding chapters discuss how the various dimensions might be brought together, the first from a practical point of view, the second with a view to the development of CALL as a whole.