scholarly journals The Case for Wikis in Foreign Language Teaching

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (4) ◽  
pp. 1631-1636
Author(s):  
Xiaohui Sun, Et. al.
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Foreign Language ◽  
Web 2.0 ◽  
Language Learning ◽  
Language Teaching ◽  
Academic Research ◽  
Foreign Language Teaching ◽  
Language Students ◽  
The Web ◽  
Foreign Language Students

Web 2.0 has immensely impacted language learning since the mid 2000s (Reinhardt, 2019). The term was coined by Tim O’Reilly in 2004 to suggest the evolution of the web to interactivity, collaboration and openness (Boulos and Wheelert, 2007). “Web 1.0 was commerce. Web 2.0 is people” (Singel, 2005), who are now active participants, instead of passive recipients of education. Social media are the Web 2.0 applications that gained greatest popularity among foreign language students and professionals. Among them, wikis, blogs and social media are most influential for language teaching, and attracted considerable academic research (Reinhardt, 2019). In this research paper, the focus is on wikis, as accessible and simplified means for collaboration (Reinhardt, 2019). For example, by using this collaborative technology, foreign language students are allowed to write a text together, define terms and concepts, brainstorm, revise the work of others, critically reflect, and many more (Kessler, 2009; Ducate, Anderson and Moreno, 2011). From learners’ perspective, wikis are enjoyable, engaging, motivating and rewarding (Lund, 2008; Aydin and Yildiz, 2014; Wang, 2014). Yet, some scholars have raised issues about information accuracy (Ducate, Anderson and Moreno, 2001), participation resistance (Lund, 2008) and unequal contribution (Arnold, Ducate and Kost, 2009), which might make the use of wikis by educators problematic

Increasing the Motivation for Learning Foreign Language by Using the Web 2.0 Application Pixton

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (3) ◽  
pp. 59-67
Author(s):  
Dinko Stratiev
Keyword(s):  
Foreign Language ◽  
Web 2.0 ◽  
Digital Media ◽  
Language Teaching ◽  
Foreign Language Teaching ◽  
Learning Tool ◽  
Motivation For Learning ◽  
The Web

In foreign language teaching digital media is mainly used for acquiring information related mostly to project activities. The article introduces the Pixton Web 2.0 application as a learning tool for communication, production and presentation.

scholarly journals Innovation research on foreign language teaching theory with Chinese characteristics based on Whitehead’s process philosophy

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Hui Su
Keyword(s):  
Foreign Language ◽  
Language Learning ◽  
Language Teaching ◽  
Rapid Development ◽  
Foreign Language Learning ◽  
Process Philosophy ◽  
Foreign Language Teaching ◽  
Innovation Research ◽  
Teachers And Students ◽  
Feasible Solutions

AbstractSince China’s reform and opening up, foreign language teaching (FLT) in China has achieved rapid development under the guidance of foreign language teaching theories both at home and abroad. However, problems such as ‘time-consuming and inefficient foreign language learning’ and the presence of ‘dumb foreign languages’ in FLT in China have not been fundamentally solved. Based on Whitehead’s process philosophy, this research aims to put forward feasible solutions to the existing problems in FLT in China so that the level of FLT in China can be promoted by discussing the purpose, contents, processes and stages of FLT and the relationship between teachers and students in both FLT and FLT evaluation systems.

The Use of Virtual Worlds in Foreign Language Teaching and Learning

2019 ◽  
pp. 1949-1972
Author(s):  
Ellen Yeh ◽  
Guofang Wan
Keyword(s):  
Foreign Language ◽  
Language Learning ◽  
Language Learners ◽  
Virtual Worlds ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Language Teaching ◽  
Dynamic Environment ◽  
Foreign Language Teaching ◽  
Learning Instruction ◽  
Language Teaching And Learning

This book chapter presents, a review of the literature from 2004-2014 regarding the various models of virtual worlds used in foreign language teaching and learning, the impact of virtual world learning environments and the implications of language teaching. The study being reported aims to address the following questions: (1) What are the models of virtual worlds used in language learning instruction in K-12 and higher education; (2) How do VWLEs impact language learning in terms of motivation, communicative competency, intercultural competency, collaborative competency, constructivist learning, and sociocultural competency; and (3) What are the implications of using VWLEs in foreign language teaching and learning? Results indicate that social context and task-based learning enhanced language learners' participation and motivations. Findings also indicate that consistent use of interactional strategies encouraged learners to engage in the tasks and stay motivated. The study suggested that a VWLE offers a motivating, engaging, and multi-dynamic environment for language learners.

scholarly journals Integrating the Intercultural Communicative Competence (ICC) in a Foreign Language Program: Faculty Considerations upon Leaving the Haven of Native Speakership

2016 ◽  
Vol 9 (4) ◽  
pp. 1 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hector Manuel Serna Dimas
Keyword(s):  
Foreign Language ◽  
Language Learning ◽  
Research Study ◽  
Communicative Competence ◽  
Language Teaching ◽  
Foreign Language Teaching ◽  
Intercultural Communicative Competence ◽  
Teaching Sequence ◽  
Language Faculty ◽  
Language Program

<p>This action research study presents the perspectives of two language faculty who integrated the principles of the Intercultural Communicative Competence (ICC) model in their teaching. The professors shared their understanding of intercultural communicative competence through a learning log. These reflections were mainly about the challenged notion of native speakership, particularly in foreign language teaching contexts. The faculty also developed a teaching sequence that integrated the ICC criteria. The study offers some of the faculty considerations on their integration of the ICC model together with their students’ perspectives. The research results show that students could get involved in language learning beyond the customary linguistic aspects of language teaching, and they could embark themselves upon the understanding of the intercultural aspects that permeate any classroom negotiation where two languages happen to meet and interact through the lived experiences and the identity of their speakers.</p>

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