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COMPUTER-ASSISTED LANGUAGE LEARNING FOR IMPROVING STUDENTS’ LISTENING SKILLInstructor: Dr. Teresa Hsu Presenter: Ellie Lin Date: Nov 10, 2014
Citation
Nachoua, H. (2012). Computer-Assisted Language Learning for Improving Students’ Listening Skill. Procedia - Social and Behavioral Sciences, 69, 1150-1159.
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Background Introduction
“Learning language through technology has become a fact of life with important implications for all applied linguists, particularly for those concerned with facets of second language acquisition.”
(Chappelle, 2001)
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Purpose of the study
Introduction
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• To verify that using CALL is an effective method• To increase learners’ motivation and performance in listening
The method of settings
The method of settings
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• Pre-test, post-test & the experimental treatment (activities)• 45 minutes per session
• 20 sessions (twice a week)
• One semester period
The participants- Table 1
Experimental Group
Control Group
Number of students 15 15
Gender 14 F + 1 M
13 F + 2 M
Stream: - Scientific - Literary - Unknown
582
3120
Computer experience: - yes - no
105
96
Number of years learning English
5 5
Choice: - Free - Obliged
132
141
Stays in an English speaking country
1 (2ys) 0
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freshman
The T – test results 3
Table 2
Pre-testList_1
Post-testList_4
Mean
12.158.3333
13.811.9
S.d
2.421621.87718
2.505702.10611
N
15
15
Diff.
-1.65
-3.566
Diff.Sd
1.7029
1.6568
T
-3.7525
-8.3371
Dl
14
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P
0.00214
0.00000
Differences significance marquees a p <.005000
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The critical t-value is 2.15
The effect of computer proficiency 1
Result &discussion
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“Research shows that boys and men have more computer applications for various purposes and using the computer voluntarily more than girls and women do.”(Yang & Lester, 2004)
The effect of computer proficiency 2
Result &discussion
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1. Need more time to learn how to use
2. Learn how to share and work together
3. Teacher not know students well
The effect of gender 1
Result &discussion
1. Not understand different accents
2. Spoken English with pace, and intonation are obstacles
3. Complicated with liaison and elision
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The effect of gender 2
Result &discussion
4. Not familiar with slang, expression and colloquial words
5. Lack of socio-culture, factual and contextual knowledge
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Conclusion
1 + 1 = 21 Call (a motivating method)+1 Computer ( a worthwhile tool)= Listening skill
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