scholarly journals Pre-service English teachers' experience with various CALL applications: Hindrances and reflection

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 99-114
Author(s):  
Syafryadin Syafryadin ◽  
Veronika Unun Pratiwi ◽  
Dian Eka Chandra Wardhana
Keyword(s):  
Language Learning ◽  
Learning Style ◽  
Mixed Method ◽  
Role Models ◽  
English Teachers ◽  
Ease Of Use ◽  
Computer Assisted ◽  
Computer Assisted Language Learning ◽  
Internet Connection ◽  
Method Approach

Computer assisted language learning (CALL) is one of the alternative ways used by teachers in teaching English. This research aims to find out various CALL applications used by the pre-service English teachers, the difficult skills faced by students, hindrances, and pre-service teachers’ reflection. A mixed-method approach with questionnaires, interviews guideline, and observation checklist were employed by the researchers. The sample consisted of 30 pre-service English teachers and 750 students. The data analyses were done by using simple statistics calculations, codes, and categories. The results showed that pre-service English teachers applied various CALL applications, in which the majority of them used Hello English for speaking in the classroom because of the ease of use of the application. The most difficult skills learned by students were listening, and the easiest skill was reading. Another finding is related to hindrances during CALL applications which included internet connection, material understanding, CALL application procedures, assessment, discipline, cost, and learning style. However, those problems were eventually solved by pre-service English teachers. Furthermore, pre-service teachers wrote their teaching reflection to know their evaluation of their teaching. The reflections showed that they could solve the problems, made, and revised lesson plans, and brought good role models in the classroom.

scholarly journals Telecommunication Regulation in Bangladesh: An overview

IIUC Studies ◽  
2016 ◽  
pp. 157-172
Author(s):  
Anju Man Ara Begum ◽  
Mohammad Hasan Murad ◽  
Kazi Arshadul Hoque
Keyword(s):  
Language Learning ◽  
Mixed Method ◽  
English Language ◽  
Language Education ◽  
English Language Teaching ◽  
Computer Assisted ◽  
Computer Assisted Language Learning ◽  
International Language ◽  
Language And Literature ◽  
Method Approach

Technology, as everybody will agree, is increasingly getting involved in language education. In teaching English as an International Language (EIL), as a matter of fact, there is an apparent need for integrating technology into English Language Teaching (ELT) education. This need has eventually brought about a new scope for ELT in the form of a new genre: ‘Computer Assisted Language Learning’ (CALL). Following a Mixed Method Approach, this study investigates some of the issues relating to the use of CALL in the Department of English Language and Literature (ELL) at International Islamic University Chittagong (IIUC). The findings indicate some barriers that seem to impede the integration and the implementation of CALL in the department.IIUC Studies Vol.10 & 11 December 2014: 157-172

scholarly journals Integrated Model towards Computer Assisted Language Learning Acceptance: Empirical Case Study of Saudi Universities

2018 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 40
Author(s):  
Abdul Fattah Soomro
Keyword(s):  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Social Influence ◽  
Language Learning ◽  
Ease Of Use ◽  
Perceived Usefulness ◽  
Computer Assisted ◽  
Computer Assisted Language Learning ◽  
Management Support ◽  
Perceived Ease Of Use ◽  
Facilitating Conditions

Maximum utilization of technology in all fields of life including language education by a country has become inevitable to survive in the competitive world. Saudi government has already invested a lot of efforts and public finance to adopt modern teaching practices using Information Communication Technology (ICT) to supplement English Language Teaching (ELT) in Saudi Arabia. The present study applies Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) as a theoretical model to explore the effects of different factors on the attitudes of teachers towards using Computer-Assisted Language Learning (CALL) in the language learning contexts of Saudi Arabia. The current study investigates the effect of perceived usefulness and perceived ease of use on the attitude and intended usage behavior of Saudi English as a Foreign Language (EFL) teachers towards using CALL. In addition to these two factors borrowed from TAM, three other variables: social influence, facilitating conditions and management support are added into the model. To test the hypothesized model, this study applied a quantitative questionnaire survey approach with participants chosen randomly from 10 different universities in Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. A total of 421 valid responses received through online questionnaire from the teachers were used for the analysis to achieve research objectives and hypotheses testing. Structural Equation Modeling Analysis was employed to analyze the data. The findings of this study are found very encouraging and provide sufficient support to the proposed model of the study, which was consisting of TAM as the foundation theory. According to TAM, postulation perceived usefulness and perceived ease of use both are two significant elements that determine attitude and intended usage behavior. These hypotheses were found significant, thus provided external validity to the TAM postulations. In addition, the findings suggested that social influence, management support, and facilitating conditions are important factors that influence individuals’ intended behavior towards CALL usage.

scholarly journals Issues in the Integration of Educational Technology into English Language Teaching Programme: An Empirical Study

IIUC Studies ◽  
2016 ◽  
pp. 145-156
Author(s):  
Md Maksud Ali
Keyword(s):  
Language Learning ◽  
English Language ◽  
Language Teaching ◽  
Language Education ◽  
English Language Teaching ◽  
Computer Assisted ◽  
Computer Assisted Language Learning ◽  
Teaching Programme ◽  
Language And Literature ◽  
Method Approach

Technology, as everybody will agree, is increasingly getting involved in language education. In teaching English as an International Language (EIL), as a matter of fact, there is an apparent need for integrating technology into English Language Teaching (ELT) education. This need has eventually brought about a new scope for ELT in the form of a new genre: ‘Computer Assisted Language Learning’ (CALL). Following a Mixed Method Approach, this study investigates some of the issues relating to the use of CALL in the Department of English Language and Literature (ELL) at International Islamic University Chittagong (IIUC). The findings indicate some barriers that seem to impede the integration and the implementation of CALL in the department.IIUC Studies Vol.10 & 11 December 2014: 145-156

scholarly journals The Impact of Computer Assisted Language Learning (CALL) Use of English Vocabulary Enhancement

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 206-221
Author(s):  
Yuri Lolita ◽  
Endry Boeriswati ◽  
Ninuk Lustyantie
Keyword(s):  
Language Learning ◽  
Junior High School ◽  
Computer Assisted ◽  
Computer Assisted Language Learning ◽  
English Learning ◽  
Computer Assistance ◽  
Action Model ◽  
Process Computer ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Method Approach

This study aims at improving students’ comprehension on English vocabulary using computer and finding out the effectiveness, efficiency and the attractiveness of Computer Assisted Language Learning (CALL) in English learning. It was carried out at SMP Sunan Giri Gresik by using proactive action research method and intervention action model. The participants belonged to 3 different class groups. Thirty of them were from 7th grade (Amanah class) and thirty-two of them from (Hidayah class). The other 30 participants from (Inayah class). The data were collected and analyzed by using mixed method approach. Instruments used for collecting data in this study are questionnaires, documents, observation check list, interview, and achievement tests. The results showed that the treatments give affect positively for students especially treatment on cycle 2. It also can be seen by the students’ involvement actively during learning process. Computer assisted learning especially using software gave students chance to explore their English skill especially the vocabulary through interacting directly with computer by doing exercises given individually in pair or group. From the explanation above it can be concluded that English learning in junior high school can be improved with the help of computer assistance in this matter called Computer-Assisted Language Learning (CALL) mainly to improve English vocabulary. Keywords: Computer-assisted language learning (CALL), English vocabulary, Students’ comprehension

scholarly journals The Relationship between the Use of Computer Assisted Language Learning (CALL) and Computer Knowledge and Facilities: A Mixed-Method Study

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (7) ◽  
pp. 323
Author(s):  
Tarlan Bahadori Ghashghaei ◽  
Sara Kashefian-Naeeini ◽  
Amin Marzban
Keyword(s):  
Language Learning ◽  
Mixed Method ◽  
High Speed ◽  
Computer Assisted ◽  
Computer Assisted Language Learning ◽  
Mixed Method Research ◽  
Educational Settings ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Computer Based Training ◽  
Computer Knowledge

The emergence of Computer Assisted Language Learning (CALL) has drastically changed the mode of teaching in many educational contexts. CALL can not only facilitate meaningful language learning but it can also accelerate it while giving students’ learning more depth and breath. Different types of learning in general and distance learning in particular, which is now prevalent in the present Corona pandemic, is not feasible without computer-based training. A mixed-method research design was adopted in one semester. The study measurement consisted of two sections: a quantitative section in which a survey questionnaire was utilized and a qualitative one in which, on the whole, 30 sessions of semi-structured interviews were conducted with participants to understand instructors’ opinion about merits of using CALL in teaching English. Using non-parametric test of Spearman correlation and the independent samples t-test, it was illuminated that having computer facilities impels instructors to make the most of CALL in educational settings. Moreover, high speed, facilitating learning, facilitating training, and attractiveness have been extracted as the most significant merits of CALL use as revealed from semi-structured interviews. It is suggested that educational settings be fully equipped with computer facilities as they pave the way for the facilitative application of CALL.

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