scholarly journals BUSINESS SIMULATION VS BUSINESS GAME: CHALLENGES OF CONTEMPORARY VOCATIONAL FOREIGN LANGUAGE TEACHING

2020 ◽  
pp. 49-56
Author(s):  
Е. А. Перова
Keyword(s):  
Foreign Language ◽  
Language Learning ◽  
Language Proficiency ◽  
Language Teaching ◽  
Foreign Language Teaching ◽  
Computer Assisted ◽  
Business Simulation ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Behavioral Learning ◽  
Business Game

Множество исследований посвящено теории деловых игр, но цифровизация образования диктует необходимость перехода современной лингводидактики к интенсивному применению практико-ориентированных методов и технологий электронного обучения. В данном контексте представленная статья нацелена на выявление основных теоретико-методологических различий в определении терминов «бизнес-симуляция» и «деловая игра». Для реализации целей данного исследования рассмотрена эффективность применения виртуальной симуляции «Virtual Manager» и бизнес-симуляции на основе проектной деятельности «Sea Island» в качестве средств лингво- профессиональной подготовки студентов направлений «Cервис» и «Гостиничное дело». Важным выводом данного исследования является то, что корректно подобранная и интегрированная в программу обучения бизнес-симуляция, соответствующая языковому и когнитивному уровню, профессиональным компетенциям обучаемых, профильно ориентированному содержанию, обладающая междисциплинарной спецификой, позволяет внести не только весомый аффективный компонент, но и стать эффективным инструментом когнитивно-деятельностного обучения. Although numerous studies were devoted to the taxonomy of business games, contemporary vocational foreign language training has transformed its methods and techniques to web-based computer assisted language learning practices and scenarios in order to meet the needs of education in the digital age. In this context, the paper aims to identify the theoretical and methodological difference between the definitions “business simulation” and “business game”. Relating to the issue, this study dwells upon the effective application of virtual simulation “Virtual Manager” along with project-based simulation “Sea Island” as tools for vocational foreign language teaching of future hospitality professionals. The important finding of the research is the ability of business simulation to become an effective tool for affective, cognitive and behavioral learning in case it is properly selected and carefully integrated into a subject-matter and interdisciplinary curriculum and consistent with students’ language proficiency, cognitive level and professional expertise.

On using intelligent computer-assisted language learning in real-life foreign language teaching and learning

ReCALL ◽  
2011 ◽  
Vol 23 (1) ◽  
pp. 4-24 ◽  
Author(s):  
Luiz A. Amaral ◽  
Detmar Meurers
Keyword(s):  
Foreign Language ◽  
Language Learning ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Language Teaching ◽  
Foreign Language Teaching ◽  
Computer Assisted ◽  
Computer Assisted Language Learning ◽  
Intelligent Computer ◽  
Activity Design ◽  
Language Teaching And Learning

AbstractThis paper explores the motivation and prerequisites for successful integration of Intelligent Computer-Assisted Language Learning (ICALL) tools into current foreign language teaching and learning (FLTL) practice. We focus on two aspects, which we argue to be important for effective ICALL system development and use: (i) the relationship between activity design and restrictions needed to make natural language processing tractable and reliable, and (ii) pedagogical considerations and the influence of activity design choices on the integration of ICALL systems into FLTL practice.

The Application of CALL Mode Based on Information Technology

2014 ◽  
Vol 644-650 ◽  
pp. 6181-6184
Author(s):  
Hua Liu
Keyword(s):  
Foreign Language ◽  
Language Learning ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Language Teaching ◽  
Rapid Development ◽  
Language Instruction ◽  
Foreign Language Teaching ◽  
Advanced Technology ◽  
Computer Assisted ◽  
Network Computer

With the rapid development of computer technology and network, computer, as an assistant means of teaching, finds a broad use of foreign language instruction. In particular, it is worth mentioning that computer assisted language learning (CALL), as a newly booming science, plays an increasingly important role in language teaching and learning and has become an important solution to the current education problems encountered in the process. However, CALL can only play a supporting role in foreign language teaching. In the foreign language teaching with CALL,it is proper to develop the advantages of advanced technology,and meanwhile to deny the traditional teaching mode and inappropriate teaching methods. Therefore, combined with the reality, this paper makes an argument that in the process of teaching, we must keep in the reasonable application of CALL to avoid the negative effects of abusing it while actively and prudently promote the reform of college English to cultivate interdisciplinary talents in the new century.

scholarly journals Foreign and Bilingual Language Education in the UK and Spain: A Study of Similarities and Differences

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 261-273
Author(s):  
Francisco Javier Palacios-Hidalgo ◽  
Cristina A. Huertas-Abril ◽  
Mª. Elena Gómez-Parra
Keyword(s):  
United Kingdom ◽  
Foreign Language ◽  
Language Learning ◽  
Language Proficiency ◽  
Language Teaching ◽  
Language Education ◽  
Foreign Language Teaching ◽  
Educational Systems ◽  
The United Kingdom ◽  
The Uk

Language learning, as a means to promote intercultural awareness and communication as well as to help citizens prosper professionally, is one of today’s main goals of educational systems around the world. In Europe, several guidelines have been published, and significant efforts have been devoted to encouraging the development of the quality of foreign and bilingual language education to improve citizens’ communicative skills. Although there were attempts to foster foreign language proficiency in some parts of the United Kingdom between the 1990s and the early 2000s, the country has not traditionally considered languages among its educational priorities. Nonetheless, Brexit seems to have increased the need to learn languages in the country. In some other European countries, however, Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL), an additive bilingual approach, has been implemented since the early 2000. Considering that the nations in the United Kingdom and the regions in Spain have the freedom to organise educational affairs, an analysis of the provision of foreign and bilingual language education in the United Kingdom and Spain appears relevant. This paper presents the results of a systematic review of 2012-2020 literature in the field of foreign and bilingual language education in both contexts. The differences that exist within the United Kingdom concerning foreign language teaching are discussed, and information in relation to the provision of CLIL in some Spanish regions is also examined. The findings show that foreign language teaching is provided across the United Kingdom, whereas bilingual education is offered in the form of Welsh-, Irish-, and Gaelic-medium education mainly, although CLIL is also implemented in England.

scholarly journals I LOVE INDONESIA: EFL LEARNERS� PERCEPTIONS ON WEB-FACILITATED LANGUAGE LEARNING

2017 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 273
Author(s):  
Muzakki Bashori
Keyword(s):  
Foreign Language ◽  
Language Learning ◽  
Language Teaching ◽  
Negative Attitude ◽  
Foreign Language Learning ◽  
Computer Assisted ◽  
Efl Learners ◽  
Foreign Language Learners ◽  
Generation Z ◽  
Use Of The Internet

The integration of computer in the service of FL (Foreign Language) learning is expected to be inevitable in the future. It is seemingly due to (a) its considerable affordances for EFL (English as a Foreign Language) learners, (b) the characteristics of today�s learners as the Generation Z (Gonz�lez-Lloret & Ortega, 2014), and (c) the widespread use of the internet in the 21st century. This situation then leads to transforming CALL (Computer-Assisted Language Learning) into WFLL (Web-Facilitated Language Learning) as an alternative paradigm for EFL teachers and learners. Furthermore, TBLT (Task-Based Language Teaching) is likely to serve as a pedagogical framework in designing the Web for the purpose of FL learning. The present study was therefore mainly aimed at (a) developing a particularly teacher-designed learning website, namely I Love Indonesia, and (b) investigating high school learners of English in Indonesia with different attitudes towards CALL (positive/moderate/negative) in correlation with how they perceive WFLL (agree/disagree) and perform web-based activities. Descriptive Statistics, IF Function in Excel, Correlation Analysis, and Independent-samples t-test were employed in the study. Finally, the findings of the study showed that (a) the website seems to benefit EFL learners in some certain aspects, and (b) positive attitude learners are likely to perceive more positively (agree) than moderate and negative attitude learners (disagree) on the use of the website for the purpose of language learning. A greater number of learners over a longer period of time should be taken into account when conducting further studies on the effectiveness of the website for EFL learners in order to be able to shed some light on learners� language development.�Keyword: attitude, perception, task-based language teaching, web-facilitated language learning

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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