ERIC Number: EJ1332562
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2022
Pages: 17
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ISSN: EISSN-1945-0222
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Perceptions and Practices of Machine Translation among 6th-12th Grade World Language Teachers
Merschel, Lisa; Munné, Joan
L2 Journal, v14 n1 p60-76 2022
Many researchers and educators have studied the use of Machine Translation (MT) in the L2 classroom, yet little data exists on World Language 6-12th grade educators' perceptions of MT. This study inquires into the ways that middle school and high school L2 educators perceive MT and how educators are adapting their assignments in light of its use. The results of this study show that a punitive approach is prevalent, in that MT is largely banned, and that infractions result in a wide array of consequences for students. The findings also suggest that a more deliberate inclusion of MT practices in the L2 classroom would be beneficial to teachers and students. For this reason, the study concludes with pedagogical suggestions regarding the incorporation of MT in the L2 classroom.
Descriptors: Computational Linguistics, Second Language Learning, Second Language Instruction, Teaching Methods, Translation, Educational Practices, Teacher Attitudes, Language Teachers, Middle School Teachers, High School Teachers, Educational Benefits, Online Courses
Berkeley Language Center, University of California. B-40 Dwinelle Hall #2640, Berkeley, CA 94720. Web site: http://escholarship.org/uc/uccllt_l2
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research; Tests/Questionnaires
Education Level: Junior High Schools; Middle Schools; Secondary Education; High Schools
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: North Carolina
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