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Exploring the application of computer-assisted English learning in a Chinese mainland context: Based on students attitudes and behaviours
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Lu, J and Throssell, P and Jiang, H, Exploring the application of computer-assisted English learning in a Chinese mainland context: Based on students attitudes and behaviours, International Journal of English Linguistics, 3, (3) pp. 31-41. ISSN 1923-8703 (2013) [Refereed Article]
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Abstract
Computer-assisted language learning (CALL) has played an important role in language curriculums for Chinese
schools and university over two decades; however, few researchers rare focused on this applicable tool from
students’ views. Based on theories of human agency, it is essential to know people’ attitudes and acceptance of
the information technology (Rogers, 1983). Hence, this paper explores university students’ attitudes on the
widespread teaching and learning approaches utilising 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 a questionnaire; while their attitudes towards the
application of CALL in universities was further 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, the interviews indicate that students hold a positive attitude on applying CALL in
English classes if efficient guidance is available. It suggests that more accompanied trainings and workshops
would be provided in Chinese mainland universities for university students to improve their capacities of
applying CALL to their English learning.
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: | Education systems |
Research Field: | Higher education |
Objective Division: | Education and Training |
Objective Group: | Teaching and curriculum |
Objective Field: | Teaching and instruction technologies |
UTAS Author: | Lu, J (Ms Jinjin Lu) |
UTAS Author: | Throssell, P (Dr Paul Throssell) |
ID Code: | 85776 |
Year Published: | 2013 |
Deposited By: | Education |
Deposited On: | 2013-08-07 |
Last Modified: | 2018-03-13 |
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