CALLing for help: researching language learning strategies using help facilities in a web-based multimedia program

ReCALL ◽  
2002 ◽  
Vol 14 (2) ◽  
pp. 235-262 ◽  
Author(s):  
JOAN-TOMÁS PUJOLĂ
Keyword(s):  
Language Learning ◽  
Adult Students ◽  
Learning Strategies ◽  
Second Language Learners ◽  
Material Design ◽  
Language Learner ◽  
Listening Skills ◽  
Language Learning Strategies ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Multimedia Program

This paper summarizes the research described in a PhD thesis (Pujolă, 2000) which presents a description of how learners use the help facilities of a web-based multimedia CALL program, called ImPRESSions, designed to foster second language learners’ reading and listening skills and language learning strategies. The study investigates the variation of strategy use in a CALL environment: Twenty two Spanish adult students of English worked with the program in four sessions and their computer movements were digital-video screen recorded. Together with direct observation and retrospective questions a detailed picture of learners’ deployment of strategies was drawn. As the emphasis was on the process rather than the product, the description and analysis of the data focus on the observation of the language learning strategies learners deployed when using the help facilities provided: Dictionary, Cultural Notes, Transcript, Subtitles and Play Controls, Feedback and an Experts module specifically designed to provide the language learner training component of the program. The qualitative analysis of the data indicates that many variables have an influence on the amount and quality of the use of the help provided by the program, from the learners’ individual differences to the fact that the CALL environment may prompt learners to behave or work in a different way from a more conventional type of learning. The results of the study provide information for future CALL material design and the type of research offers new possibilities for CALL research methods.

Investigating language learning strategies: Prospects, pitfalls and challenges

2019 ◽  
pp. 136216881987615
Author(s):  
Mirosław Pawlak
Keyword(s):  
Language Learning ◽  
Learning Strategies ◽  
Strategy Use ◽  
Language Learner ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Language Learning Strategies ◽  
Methodological Choices ◽  
Research Findings ◽  
Based Instruction ◽  
Definition Of

Major advances have been made in research on language learning strategies (LLS) since it was triggered by good language learner studies (e.g. Rubin, 1975). Numerous accounts of strategy use have been compiled, key classifications have been proposed, some progress has been made towards furthering our understanding of the complex relationship between LLS use and attainment, an array of factors impacting strategy use has been investigated, some evidence has been gathered for the beneficial role of strategies-based instruction, and new data collection tools have been developed (see e.g. Cohen, 2011; Cohen & Griffiths, 2015; Cohen & Macaro, 2007; Griffiths, 2018, 2019; Griffiths & Oxford, 2014; Oxford, 2017; Oxford & Amerstorfer, 2018; Pawlak, 2011; Pawlak & Oxford, 2018). While acute problems related to the definition of LLS, their characteristics, their separation from regular learning activities or their actual utility have surely not disappeared, some promising solutions have been proposed (Griffiths, 2018; Oxford, 2017) and calls to abandon the concept have been countered (Dörnyei, 2005). This said, a question arises as to what can be done to move the field forward. Following a brief overview of existing research, the article tackles this issue with respect to the following areas: (1) foci of future research, (2) methodological choices, and (3) consideration of how research findings can inform pedagogy.

scholarly journals Language Learning Strategies: A Comparative Study of Young and Adolescent Cambodian Learners

2019 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 34-45
Author(s):  
Davut Nhem
Keyword(s):  
Second Language ◽  
Learning Styles ◽  
Language Learning ◽  
Learning Strategies ◽  
Learning Strategy ◽  
Social Contexts ◽  
Language Learner ◽  
Language Learning Strategies ◽  
Young Learners ◽  
Language Learning Strategy

Various aspects of second language learning such as motivation, social contexts, personality, learning styles or learning strategies should be taken into consideration when it comes to teaching and learning a new language. in this respect, one of the most overlooked factors is a language learning strategy. Language learners should be aware of “how to learn a language” to be a successful language learner. As language learning strategy has been recognized as the important factor in learning a second language (O'Malley & Chamot, 1990; and Oxford, 1990), this study therefore investigated language learning strategies employed by young and adolescent learners of English in Cambodia context. The data were collected through a questionnaire, developed by Oxford (1990) from 152 students. The findings showed that students mostly used cognitive, metacognitive and social strategies. In addition, when examining if young learners use different learning strategies from adolescent learners, no statistical difference was found, except for two learning strategies, namely, cognitive and compensation strategies used more frequently by young learners.

Virtual language learning: potential and practice

ReCALL ◽  
1998 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 53-58 ◽  
Author(s):  
Uschi Felix
Keyword(s):  
Language Learning ◽  
Learning Strategies ◽  
Language Learning Strategies ◽  
Learning Potential ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Learning And Teaching ◽  
Advantages And Disadvantages ◽  
Authentic Interaction

How realistic is it to achieve good quality language learning and teaching using technology? This paper looks at the advantages and disadvantages of using CD-ROMs and Web-based materials in the quest for providing meaningful interactive language learning strategies to students. It will demonstrate that the advantages outweigh the disadvantages, at least in terms of pedagogy, and that there is no need to reject technology despite difficulties and frustrations because the latest developments in technology, especially on the WWW, have significantly increased the potential for even more authentic interaction in the classroom. Illustrations from our Vietnamese course are included.

Measuring language learner autonomy in higher education: The Self-Efficacy Questionnaire of Language Learning Strategies

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 371-393
Author(s):  
Elke Ruelens
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Language Learning ◽  
Learning Strategies ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Teaching Practice ◽  
Learner Autonomy ◽  
Language Learner ◽  
The Self ◽  
Strategy Training ◽  
Language Learning Strategies

Abstract Students in higher education are expected to be autonomous and to become co-owners of their learning. In practice, they need support to advance their autonomy, and formal education is assigned an important role in this development. In order to optimally support the advancement of learner autonomy, educators should be able to define, identify and measure autonomy. Many models and approaches for measuring learner autonomy have been proposed, but as they were mainly developed for research purposes, they are not well suited for implementation in everyday teaching. This study aimed to design a tool to measure language learner autonomy in higher education that is easy to administer and interpret. The Self-Efficacy Questionnaire of Language Learning Strategies (SEQueLLS) blends the constructs of self-efficacy and learner autonomy. This article clarifies the intersection of both concepts, before outlining the development and preliminary validation of the questionnaire. Data collected during a pilot study in the Department of Linguistics and Literature at the University of Antwerp were used to perform a reliability analysis. The article will proceed with a discussion of the ways in which the questionnaire can inform teaching practice: on the basis of two case reports, teaching strategies for supporting students’ autonomy and sense of self-efficacy will be considered. To conclude, a framework suggesting an approach for developing strategy training based on students’ perceived efficacy beliefs for the use of learning strategies is proposed.

scholarly journals LANGUAGE LEARNING STRATEGY OF STUDENTS IN INTENSIVE ENGLISH LANGUAGE INSTITUTE (IELI) OF FLINDERS UNIVERSITY

2017 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 66
Author(s):  
Marina Marina
Keyword(s):  
Language Learning ◽  
Learning Strategies ◽  
English Language ◽  
Learning Strategy ◽  
Demographic Data ◽  
Language Learner ◽  
Language Learning Strategies ◽  
Questionnaire Version ◽  
Nationality Differences ◽  
English Language Institute

This study aims to examine the influence of gender and nationality on the use of language learning strategies. The population of this study was the students who enrolled and studied in IELI of Flinders University and 34 students became the convenience samples. Strategy Inventory for Language Learner (SILL) questionnaire version 7.0 developed by Oxford (1990) was used as the main instrument of the research. The data analysis in this research used quantitative approach with Cronbach’s α for measuring item reliability, descriptive statistics for demographic data and Independent-Samples T-test for gender differences, and analysis of variance (ANOVA) for nationality differences. The results showed that gender and nationality has had an insignificant effect in the use of language learning strategies.

scholarly journals Reading Comprehension in Face-to-Face and Web-Based Modalities: Graduate Students’ Use of Reading and Language Learning Strategies in EFL1

2011 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 11 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fabio Alberto Arismendi Gomez ◽  
Doris Colorado López ◽  
Luisa Fernanda Grajales Marin
Keyword(s):  
Reading Comprehension ◽  
Graduate Students ◽  
Language Learning ◽  
Learning Strategies ◽  
Reading Strategies ◽  
Law Students ◽  
Language Learning Strategies ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Depth Interviews

Few studies in Colombia have explored and compared students’ reading comprehension processes in EFL, in different modalities ofinstruction. This article reports on some findings of a larger study in which two groups of graduate Law students took a reading comprehensioncourse in English, delivered in two different modalities of instruction: face-to-face and web-based. Both courses were served by an English teacherfrom the School of Languages at Universidad de Antioquia. The data gathered from class observations, in-depth interviews, questionnaires, tests,the teacher’s journal and data records in the platform provided insights about the students’ use of reading and language learning strategies inboth modalities. Findings suggest that students applied the reading strategies explicitly taught during the courses and some language learningstrategies for which they did not receive any instruction.

scholarly journals Captioning and Subtitling: Undervalued Language Learning Strategies

2004 ◽  
Vol 49 (1) ◽  
pp. 67-77 ◽  
Author(s):  
Martine Danan
Keyword(s):  
Language Learning ◽  
Learning Strategies ◽  
Language Learners ◽  
Second Language Learners ◽  
Language Learning Strategies ◽  
Depth Of Processing ◽  
Pedagogical Tool ◽  
Comprehension Skills ◽  
Linguistic Ability ◽  
Cognitive Benefits

Abstract Audiovisual material enhanced with captions or interlingual subtitles is a particularly powerful pedagogical tool which can help improve the listening comprehension skills of second-language learners. Captioning facilitates language learning by helping students visualize what they hear, especially if the input is not too far beyond their linguistic ability. Subtitling can also increase language comprehension and leads to additional cognitive benefits, such as greater depth of processing. However, learners often need to be trained to develop active viewing strategies for an efficient use of captioned and subtitled material. Multimedia can offer an even wider range of strategies to learners, who can control access to either captions or subtitles.

STUDENT'S LANGUAGE LEARNING STRATGIES IN LISTENING

2020 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Retno Ariani ◽  
Zainal Arifin ◽  
Dwi Riyanti
Keyword(s):  
Language Learning ◽  
Learning Strategies ◽  
Narrative Analysis ◽  
English Education ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Language Learner ◽  
High Achievement ◽  
Language Learning Strategies ◽  
Study Program ◽  
Listening Strategies

This research was aimed to describe language learning strategies in listening used by a third semester student of English Education Study Program who gets high achievement in listening English comprehension. This research was a qualitative research. The subject of this research was a successful language learner from a third semester student. This research was a case study which used observation and interview as the instruments of data collecting. The observation was done using direct and indirect observation and for the interview was done using semi structured interview that supported by a narrative analysis. The result of data analysis indicated that the student who categorized as a successful language learner in listening comprehension used the four framework of  listening strategies  by Goh and Kaur (2017) as the representative of language learning strategies in listening which proposed by O’Malley and Chamot (1990). Based on the result, the student who gets high achievement in listening English comprehension employed four strategies namely directed/selective attention strategies, planning and evaluation strategies, problem solving strategies and mental translation strategies. The findings revealed that the student who categorized as a successful language learner in this research was not achieving the goal of learning instantly

scholarly journals STRATEGI-STRATEGI BELAJAR BAHASA ASING

2011 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 86 ◽  
Author(s):  
Amri Isyam
Keyword(s):  
Foreign Language ◽  
Language Learning ◽  
Learning Strategies ◽  
Language Learners ◽  
Learning Strategy ◽  
Foreign Language Learning ◽  
Language Learner ◽  
Language Learning Strategies ◽  
Foreign Language Learners ◽  
Foreign Language Learner

This article aims at desribing foreign language learning strategies which should be possessed by each foreign language learner because their success or failure doesn’t depend only on the lecturer’s language teaching but also very much on the foreign language learning strategies. There are a lot of foreign language learning strategies; however, at least, there are fourteen foreign language learning strategies that they should possess and apply if they really want to succeed in learning a foreign language. The strategies will be enough for foreign language learners to reach their learning targets if they can possess and apply them as well as possible in learning whatever foreign language, like English for example.  In addition to the fourteen strategies, how they will find or get them will also be presented and discussed in the article. It is advisable that a foreign language teacher or lecturer save a small amount of time of his/her teaching hours to teach those strategies, and that a learner apply them as well they can or make his/her own effort to find and apply them. Key words/phrases: foreign language learner, strategy, and foreign language learning strategy

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