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Exploring students' attitudes and behaviours of computer assisted English learning: A Chinese mainland context
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Lu, J, Exploring students' attitudes and behaviours of computer assisted English learning: A Chinese mainland context, International Journal of Research in Engineering, IT and Social Sciences, 3, (3) pp. 89-106. ISSN 2250-0588 (2013) [Refereed Article]
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Abstract
Although computer- assisted language learning (CALL) has played an important role in
language curriculums for Chinese schools and university over two decades, few researchers
shed lights on this technique from students’ views. Based on theories of human agency, it is
essential to know people’ attitudes and acceptances of the information technology (Rogers,
1983). Hence, this paper explores university students’ attitudes on the widespread technique of
using computer-assisted language learning in the subject university in mainland China. Data
was collected by using both quantitative and qualitative methods. Current computer-related
behaviours were investigated by using questionnaire questions; while their attitudes towards
CALL in universities explored by adopting a semi-structured interview. On the one hand, the
results of the survey present that students do not use computers to assist their English learning.
However, on the other hand, students hold a positive attitude on applying CALL in English
classes in the interviews if efficient guidance is available. It may be inferred that more
accompanied trainings and workshops would be provided in mainland universities for
university students.
Item Details
Item Type: | Refereed Article |
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Keywords: | information technology (IT), computer- assisted language learning (CALL), attitude and behaviour |
Research Division: | Education |
Research Group: | Curriculum and pedagogy |
Research Field: | Economics, business and management curriculum and pedagogy |
Objective Division: | Education and Training |
Objective Group: | Teaching and curriculum |
Objective Field: | Teaching and instruction technologies |
UTAS Author: | Lu, J (Ms Jinjin Lu) |
ID Code: | 85775 |
Year Published: | 2013 |
Deposited By: | Education |
Deposited On: | 2013-08-07 |
Last Modified: | 2014-06-10 |
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