ERIC Number: EJ1172339
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2018-Jan
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Attitudes of Jordanian Undergraduate Students towards Using Computer Assisted Language Learning (CALL)
Saeed, Farah Jamal Abed Alrazeq; Al-Zayed, Norma Nawaf
International Journal of Education and Literacy Studies, v6 n1 p12-16 Jan 2018
The study aimed at investigating the attitudes of Jordanian undergraduate students towards using computer assisted-language learning (CALL) and its effectiveness in the process of learning the English language. In order to fulfill the study's objective, the researchers used a questionnaire to collect data, followed-up with semi-structured interviews to investigate the students' beliefs towards CALL. Twenty-one of Jordanian BA students majoring in English language and literature were selected according to simple random sampling. The results revealed positive attitudes towards CALL in facilitating the process of writing assignments, gaining information; making learning enjoyable; improving their creativity, productivity, academic achievement, critical thinking skills, and enhancing their knowledge about vocabulary grammar, and culture. Furthermore, they believed that computers can motivate them to learn English language and help them to communicate and interact with their teachers and colleagues. The researchers recommended conducting a research on the same topic, taking into consideration the variables of age, gender, experience in using computers, and computer skills.
Descriptors: Undergraduate Students, Student Attitudes, Computer Assisted Instruction, Teaching Methods, Semi Structured Interviews, Vocabulary Development, Sampling, Instructional Effectiveness, Creativity, Productivity, Academic Achievement, Questionnaires, Majors (Students), Grammar, Foreign Countries, Literature, Positive Attitudes, Writing Assignments, Critical Thinking, Thinking Skills, Learning Motivation, English (Second Language), Second Language Learning, Second Language Instruction, Qualitative Research, Statistical Analysis
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Jordan
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