Engineering Students’ Attitudes Towards Computer-Assisted Language Learning in EFL (original) (raw)
Related papers
ENGINEERING STUDENT’S PERCEPTION TOWARDS THE USE OF COMPUTER ASSISTED LANGUAGE LEARNING
Winston Churchill quotes “Attitude is a little thing that makes a big difference”. In any learning process, having the right attitude is the first step towards improvement. In academics attitude plays a vital role in the learning process, as it impacts the student's interest in the subject. When assessing the effectiveness of a teaching method, the first thing taken into consideration is the students' performance which serves a valid data for investigation. In today's technology era, computer has carved a niche for itself even in pedagogy with the incorporation of CALL in ESL classrooms. Thus, the purpose of this study was to determine the students' perception on the use of CALL in ESL classroom and how it effects the development of their English language skills. A questionnaire was used to assess these research questions. The perception of 70 first year Engineering students, pursuing Btech in Computer Science at Reva University was analyzed. The heterogeneous group of participants was found to have a positive attitude towards using CALL in English language classroom, as it enhanced their performance and honed their English language skills. The study implies that CALL training to be included in the last semester of the Engineering course so that the student gains the due maximum benefit of CALL programs, and suggestions for further study in the researched field was provided. Keywords: Computer Assisted Language Learning, Students' perception and Positive
Students' attitudes towards computer-assisted language learning and its effect on their EFL writing.
International Journal of Learning and Teaching
This study aimed to assess the attitudes and perceptions of English-as-a-Foreign-Language (EFL) students towards the use of computer-assisted language learning (CALL) programmes and their perceived view on an online writing system that was developed in the present study by means of a questionnaire, as well as an asynchronous discussion forum. An online writing system was developed and a sample of 30 EFL learners studying at Sharif University of Technology in Iran were assigned to the study. The CALL attitudes of the participants were assessed by a CALL questionnaire, which indicated that Iranian students attached a high value to CALL. Moreover, the comments of the participants that were posted on a discussion forum were analysed with the aid of Henri's framework, which revealed the presence of certain concepts and themes within the views of learners towards the use of computers in their educational settings.
Student attitudes towards computer-assisted language learning and its effect on their EFL writing
International Journal of New Trends in Social Sciences
This study aimed to assess the attitudes and perceptions of English-as-a-Foreign-Language (EFL) students towards the use of computer-assisted language learning (CALL) programs and their perceived view on an online writing system that was developed in the present study by means of a questionnaire as well as an asynchronous discussion forum. An online writing system was developed and a sample of 30 EFL learners, studying at Sharif University of Technology in Iran, was assigned to the study. The CALL attitudes of the participants were assessed by a CALL questionnaire, which indicated that Iranian students attached a high value to CALL. Moreover, the comments of the participants that were posted on a discussion forum were analysed with the aid of Henri's framework (1992), which revealed the presence of certain concepts and themes within the views of learners towards the use of computers in their educational settings.
The Intermediate Students' Attitudes Towards Computer-Assisted Language Learning
Abstract This paper investigates the intermediate students' attitudes towards Computer Assisted Language Learning (CALL). Some schools in Asser region have integrated computer technology into their educational system, and especially into their English classes. A questionnaire is distributed manually among the students of the Sixth Intermediate School in Khamis Mushayt, Saudi Arabia. The results show that most of the students have a positive attitude towards CALL, but they still need training to use the computer effectively in English learning. This paper presents some recommendations for students to get more benefits from using the computer. Keywords: Computer Assisted Language Learning (CALL), Integration, Saudi EFL learners, and students' attitudes.
Along with the improvement of the technology, computers have been integrated into educational settings to engage learners in meaningful learning. The use of computers in education has generated a new approach in language teaching; Computer-Assisted Language Learning (CALL). Over the past few decades, CALL plays a facilitating role in foreign language learning as it has been used in every part of teaching and learning (Means, 1994). This current study was intended to investigate the attitudes of pre-service EFL teachers towards Computer Assisted Language Learning (CALL) at Ondokuz Mayıs University. A total of 45 participants took part in the survey and responded to the questions about their attitudes towards CALL. Containing quantitative and qualitative methods, a mixed-method approach was administered in this study. Both quantitative and qualitative results demonstrated that pre-service EFL teachers at Ondokuz Mayıs University have positive attitudes towards Computer Assisted Language Learning. In the light of the findings, some practical suggestions are discussed in detail.
Investigating EFL Learners' Attitude on the Use of Technology at Language Institutes
The application of technology in language classrooms has become more commonplace in the last fifty years. Computers and the internet have made foreign language materials easy to access and use. They are playing salient roles in educational environment and the use of Technology in education lends itself to more student-centered learning setting with the world moving speedily in to digital media and information, the role of technology in education is becoming more and more important. The aim of the study was to investigate the attitudes of EFL learners in a private language institute on the use of technology. A group of 88 learners, males and females made up the subjects. A translated questionnaire was used to seek the responses of the study participants. The questionnaires were distributed among the participants during their class time and soon after it, they were collected and submitted for analysis using SPSS. The results of the study proved that the learners of the study have been...
Students’ Attitudes and Perceptions towards Computer-Assisted Language Learning
Journal of Applied Linguistics and Language Research, 2017
Research in the field of CALL has provided evidence for the benefits of using computer-based learning activities in the language classroom (Selfe & Hilligoss, 1994; Pennington, 1996; Beauvois, 1997). Furthermore other researchers assert that computers create a better learning environment (Frisch, 1995), can help students improve their skills (Joiner, 1997 and Martinez-Lage, 1997) and learn foreign languages easier (Bush, 1997) and can make students like their lessons more and take less time to learn something (Bush, 2000). Therefore studying students’ attitudes and perceptions towards computers in the classroom can help us see if there are positive perspectives on implementing and using this promising medium in the classroom. A total of 90 high school students ( N=90 ), 48 boys and 42 girls, 13-15 years old ( M=14.00, SD=0. 821 ) participated in the study. All students were asked to complete a questionnaire. By analyzing the data it is evident that students enjoy using such a medium...
Students’ Attitudes towards Computer-assisted Language Learning
Procedia - Social and Behavioral Sciences, 2013
Faculty of languages and linguistics at university of Malaya in Malaysia has invested substantially to introduce students to computer-based language learning materials and to integrate technology into existing curriculum. The purpose of this study was to examine the attitudes of students towards use of computer-assisted language learning (CALL). Data was collected from 100 students using a survey questionnaire. Findings of this study indicated that students had moderate attitudes towards CALL. Moreover, study results indicated that perceived usefulness, perceived ease of use, and subjective norms were significant predictors of computer attitudes. Implications for student training and suggestion for further research were provided.
ATTITUDES OF STUDENTS AT FKIP UNIVERSITAS RIAU TOWARD COMPUTER-ASSISTED LANGUAGE LEARNING (CALL)
This paper identified attitudes toward CALL of students studying English as a foreign language (EFL) at FKIP Universitas Riau. Seventy students who were enrolled in the orientation year of an English program were chosen to participate in this study by expressing their attitudes toward CALL. Standardized and local instruments were used along with interviews and observation techniques to collect data.
The purpose of this study was to compare the attitude of Iranian and non-Iranian English language students' attitudes towards Computer-Assisted Language Learning (CALL). Furthermore, the relations of gender, education level, and age to their attitude are investigated. A convergent mixed methods design was used for analyzing both quantitative and qualitative data. In the data collection procedure, an online 44-item web-based questionnaire was applied in order to collect data from 415 students. In the data analysis phase, both descriptive and non-parametric analyses were performed. The findings of the study revealed that there is no difference between the attitudes of Iranian and non-Iranian towards CALL. Finally, pedagogical implications and recommendations for further research are presented.