CALL （computer-assisted language learning） has tremendously transformed the teaching of language, with its wide application in many aspects of language teaching. However, how to integrate CALL into the teaching of c...CALL （computer-assisted language learning） has tremendously transformed the teaching of language, with its wide application in many aspects of language teaching. However, how to integrate CALL into the teaching of culture is still rarely discussed. The purpose of the paper is to explore feasible models for teaching culture in CALL and their effects on students＇ acquisition process. Based on two fundamental pedagogical approaches （participatory pedagogy and multiliteracies pedagogy） for teaching culture, this paper proposes three pedagogical models （problem-posing model, web-quest model, and computer-supported collaborative learning model） for teaching culture in CALL. In the end, this paper illustrates a combination of the three models in real CALL setting by a cultural teaching case. A questionnaire survey and interviews are conducted to reflect on students＇ feedback, which gives an insight into possible adjustments in teaching models and the paper also proposes future possibilities in applying these models into teaching culture展开更多
Learning English requires an English environment, but it is impossible for us to communicate with the English speaking people face-to-face frequently, Computer network can he said to narrow the distance between people...Learning English requires an English environment, but it is impossible for us to communicate with the English speaking people face-to-face frequently, Computer network can he said to narrow the distance between people from the space, turn the world into a global village, and provide people in the world with more and more convenient opporttmities. The use of computer-aided English teaching can make up for the deficiencies of the traditional English teaching methods, which will greatly improve English teaching. In this paper, in view of the perspective of psycholinguistics to analyze common English pod cast, network language and foreign learning phenomenon.展开更多
This is an empirical research on network-based teaching approach. By adopting the theory of autonomy, we redesigned the class arrangement. After the research was carried out for three months, a questionnaire was desig...This is an empirical research on network-based teaching approach. By adopting the theory of autonomy, we redesigned the class arrangement. After the research was carried out for three months, a questionnaire was designed to learn of the student's attitude change towards the learning of English. The results show that over 80% of the students agree with the network-based teaching approach. They especially like the teaching of listening and speaking. Students have a stronger motivation than before and are more interested in learning English. We also analyzed the students' CET4 scores, and found the experimental group made more progress than the control group. All these are of great value to our further research.展开更多
The implementation of the Smart schools project was one of the seven flagships＇ initiatives of the Malaysian Government aims at optimalising ICT utilisation in schools in line with Malaysia＇s aim to position the cou...The implementation of the Smart schools project was one of the seven flagships＇ initiatives of the Malaysian Government aims at optimalising ICT utilisation in schools in line with Malaysia＇s aim to position the country as a globally competitive knowledge-based economy. However, research studies reported a lack of success of the project towards promoting effective ICT usage and developing teacher professionally. This situation became the impetus for the development of the e-CPDelT research project which intends to develop an online learning system based on action research and personal involvement for Smart school teachers. The model adopted is loosely based on the successful UK-based Improving the Quality of Education for All （IQEA） proiect （Ainscow et al., 1994） and the Communities of Practice （CoP）＇s approach （Wenger, 1998）. The data were obtained from the blog entries made by the 20 participating Smart schools teachers and triangulated with focus group interviews and mentor reflections. The preliminary findings revealed both internal and external problems. Drawing upon these findings, the eCPDelT learning system was designed and steps were undertaken to promote the new system. However, the response to this promotion was far from satisfactory. The paper concludes by discussing the reasons for such disappointing results and proposes a new plan of action that involves the introduction of the Critical Friends Group technique,展开更多
文摘CALL （computer-assisted language learning） has tremendously transformed the teaching of language, with its wide application in many aspects of language teaching. However, how to integrate CALL into the teaching of culture is still rarely discussed. The purpose of the paper is to explore feasible models for teaching culture in CALL and their effects on students＇ acquisition process. Based on two fundamental pedagogical approaches （participatory pedagogy and multiliteracies pedagogy） for teaching culture, this paper proposes three pedagogical models （problem-posing model, web-quest model, and computer-supported collaborative learning model） for teaching culture in CALL. In the end, this paper illustrates a combination of the three models in real CALL setting by a cultural teaching case. A questionnaire survey and interviews are conducted to reflect on students＇ feedback, which gives an insight into possible adjustments in teaching models and the paper also proposes future possibilities in applying these models into teaching culture
文摘Learning English requires an English environment, but it is impossible for us to communicate with the English speaking people face-to-face frequently, Computer network can he said to narrow the distance between people from the space, turn the world into a global village, and provide people in the world with more and more convenient opporttmities. The use of computer-aided English teaching can make up for the deficiencies of the traditional English teaching methods, which will greatly improve English teaching. In this paper, in view of the perspective of psycholinguistics to analyze common English pod cast, network language and foreign learning phenomenon.
基金This paper is supported by College English Teaching Refor m Research Project of Ministry of Education 2004-2005 .
文摘This is an empirical research on network-based teaching approach. By adopting the theory of autonomy, we redesigned the class arrangement. After the research was carried out for three months, a questionnaire was designed to learn of the student's attitude change towards the learning of English. The results show that over 80% of the students agree with the network-based teaching approach. They especially like the teaching of listening and speaking. Students have a stronger motivation than before and are more interested in learning English. We also analyzed the students' CET4 scores, and found the experimental group made more progress than the control group. All these are of great value to our further research.
基金a research project (Code number:UKM-GUP-TMK-08-03-310) funded by a research grant provided by the National University of Malaysia
文摘The implementation of the Smart schools project was one of the seven flagships＇ initiatives of the Malaysian Government aims at optimalising ICT utilisation in schools in line with Malaysia＇s aim to position the country as a globally competitive knowledge-based economy. However, research studies reported a lack of success of the project towards promoting effective ICT usage and developing teacher professionally. This situation became the impetus for the development of the e-CPDelT research project which intends to develop an online learning system based on action research and personal involvement for Smart school teachers. The model adopted is loosely based on the successful UK-based Improving the Quality of Education for All （IQEA） proiect （Ainscow et al., 1994） and the Communities of Practice （CoP）＇s approach （Wenger, 1998）. The data were obtained from the blog entries made by the 20 participating Smart schools teachers and triangulated with focus group interviews and mentor reflections. The preliminary findings revealed both internal and external problems. Drawing upon these findings, the eCPDelT learning system was designed and steps were undertaken to promote the new system. However, the response to this promotion was far from satisfactory. The paper concludes by discussing the reasons for such disappointing results and proposes a new plan of action that involves the introduction of the Critical Friends Group technique,
