The Integration Of Call In The Esl Classroom

Download or read book The Integration of CALL in the ESL Classroom written by Faiza Derbel and published by . This book was released on 2002 with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The present research explores the possibility of integrating Computer Assisted Language Learning in the ESL classroom. Two reading activities are used with ESL students as part of their instruction in English 101 R (Reading Strategies). Data is collected as the students are undertaking the reading activity and interviewed after completing it. First, the classroom session was audio-taped and the students' computer data was stored using a screen capturing software called Camtasia. Each implementation of the unit yielded a set of data that was analyzed to uncover the classroom processes involved and the learners' interaction with the materials. The data was then be contrasted with the teachers' intentions and implicit theories underlying the design of the activities. The ultimate purpose was to identify mismatches, if any, between the teacher's agenda and the learners' agenda in this CALL event. In the light of the findings, suggestions are made as to ways to improve the design and implementation of CALL materials in ESL contexts.