Constructing Knowledge-Based Feedback in the Context of an Interactive Spoken CALL Application

2020 ◽  
pp. 48-70
Author(s):  
Nikos Tsourakis ◽  
Claudia Baur ◽  
Manny Rayner
Keyword(s):  
Language Learning ◽  
User Interaction ◽  
Feedback Mechanism ◽  
Computer Assisted ◽  
Secondary Classrooms ◽  
Knowledge Based ◽  
Modern Computer ◽  
German Speaking ◽  
Spoken Language Skills ◽  
Constructing Knowledge

Modern Computer Assisted Language Learning (CALL) systems use speech recognition to give students the opportunity to build up their spoken language skills through interactive practice with a mechanical partner. Besides the obvious benefits that these systems can offer, e.g. flexible and inexpensive learning, user interaction in this context can often be problematic. In this article, the authors introduce a parallel layer of feedback in a CALL application, which can monitor interaction, report errors and provide advice and suggestions to students. This mechanism combines knowledge accumulated from four different inputs in order to decide on appropriate feedback, which can be customized and adapted in terms of phrasing, style and language. The authors report the results from experiments conducted at six lower secondary classrooms in German-speaking Switzerland with and without this mechanism. After analyzing approximately 13,000 spoken interactions it can be reasonably argued that their parallel feedback mechanism in L2 actually does help students during interaction and contributes as a motivation factor.

Constructing Knowledge-Based Feedback in the Context of an Interactive Spoken CALL Application

2017 ◽  
Vol 7 (3) ◽  
pp. 1-20
Author(s):  
Nikos Tsourakis ◽  
Claudia Baur ◽  
Manny Rayner
Keyword(s):  
Language Learning ◽  
User Interaction ◽  
Feedback Mechanism ◽  
Computer Assisted ◽  
Secondary Classrooms ◽  
Knowledge Based ◽  
Modern Computer ◽  
Parallel Layer ◽  
German Speaking ◽  
Spoken Language Skills

Modern Computer Assisted Language Learning (CALL) systems use speech recognition to give students the opportunity to build up their spoken language skills through interactive practice with a mechanical partner. Besides the obvious benefits that these systems can offer, e.g. flexible and inexpensive learning, user interaction in this context can often be problematic. In this article, the authors introduce a parallel layer of feedback in a CALL application, which can monitor interaction, report errors and provide advice and suggestions to students. This mechanism combines knowledge accumulated from four different inputs in order to decide on appropriate feedback, which can be customized and adapted in terms of phrasing, style and language. The authors report the results from experiments conducted at six lower secondary classrooms in German-speaking Switzerland with and without this mechanism. After analyzing approximately 13,000 spoken interactions it can be reasonably argued that their parallel feedback mechanism in L2 actually does help students during interaction and contributes as a motivation factor.

scholarly journals The Effects of Computer-Assisted Learning Based on Dual Coding Theory

Symmetry ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (5) ◽  
pp. 701
Author(s):  
Xianghu Liu ◽  
Chia-Hui Liu ◽  
Yang Li
Keyword(s):  
Language Learning ◽  
Coding Theory ◽  
Dual Coding ◽  
Traditional Learning ◽  
Computer Assisted ◽  
Computer Assisted Learning ◽  
Dual Coding Theory ◽  
Modern Computer ◽  
Learning Attitude ◽  
Post Test

This research explored the integration of dual coding theory and modern computer technology with symmetry into a vocabulary class to improve students’ learning attitude and effectiveness. Three research questions are addressed in this research on the effects of computer-assisted learning based on dual coding theory (DCT). This experimental research was carried out in a high school in a remote rural area in China. The study was conducted in two parallel classes (the experimental and the control) in Grade 8 with a total of 88 students. Our research methods included pre- and post-test, questionnaires, and an interview with symmetry as the focus to obtain the results as follows: (1) Using the integration of computer assisted language learning (CALL) and DCT to effectively improve students’ learning attitude, (2) transforming students’ traditional learning methods into the dual coding method, and (3) enhancing students’ vocabulary learning effectiveness.

scholarly journals A Research on CALL-Based POA in English Writing Teaching

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (12) ◽  
pp. 156-161
Author(s):  
Peipei Zhou
Keyword(s):  
Language Learning ◽  
Computer Assisted ◽  
Computer Assisted Language Learning ◽  
English Learning ◽  
Teaching Mode ◽  
Learning And Teaching ◽  
English Writing ◽  
Modern Computer ◽  
Hybrid Teaching ◽  
Modern Computer Technology

The combination of production-oriented approach (POA) and modern computer technology makes English learning and teaching more convenient and efficient. This research combines the computer-assisted language learning (CALL) mode with POA to form the online and offline hybrid teaching mode, aiming to provide a reference for English teachers.

scholarly journals On Modern Computer Assisted Language Learning Facilities and its Integrated Teaching

2018 ◽  
Vol 13 (11) ◽  
pp. 225
Author(s):  
Yucheng Bai
Keyword(s):  
Language Learning ◽  
Computer Assisted ◽  
Teaching Model ◽  
Computer Assisted Language Learning ◽  
College English ◽  
Learning And Teaching ◽  
Modern Computer ◽  
English Major ◽  
Major Teaching ◽  
New Perspective

The teaching model of computer Assisted Language Learning Facilities and its integrated teaching become the new perspective on the reform of college English Teaching in China. Its invention and implementation provide a powerful cognitive tool for English listening, speaking, reading and writing for students’ comprehensive quality improvement. This paper focus on how to make full use of the advantages of multimedia and network, and explore computer assisted language learning and teaching model of English major curriculum integration. At the same time, this study put forwarder the facilities concrete implementation method and problems that should pay attention to in English major teaching.

A System for English Vocabulary Acquisition based on Code-Switching

2016 ◽  
Vol 14 (3) ◽  
pp. 52-75 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michal Mazur ◽  
Krzysztof Karolczak ◽  
Rafal Rzepka ◽  
Kenji Araki
Keyword(s):  
Language Learning ◽  
Language Proficiency ◽  
Vocabulary Acquisition ◽  
Incidental Learning ◽  
User Interaction ◽  
Experimental System ◽  
Code Switching ◽  
Computer Assisted ◽  
Learning In Context ◽  
Graded Readers

Vocabulary plays an important part in second language learning and there are many existing techniques to facilitate word acquisition. One of these methods is code-switching, or mixing the vocabulary of two languages in one sentence. In this paper the authors propose an experimental system for computer-assisted English vocabulary learning in context using a code-switching based approach for Japanese learners. First they introduce the CO-MIX system, an English vocabulary teaching system that uses code-switching for vocabulary acquisition. Next, they show how they utilize incidental learning techniques with graded readers to increase language proficiency. The authors present the system architecture, underlying technologies, and evaluate the system's performance through user interaction with both a baseline and the proposed system by using a semantic differential scale. They also perform separate factor analysis of participants' attitudes for both systems, an analysis of users' mistakes and compare users' language tests scores. Finally, the authors discuss the evaluation results and further development of this technology.

An Intelligent Computer-Assisted Instruction System Designed for Rural Health Workers in Developing Countries

1992 ◽  
Vol 31 (03) ◽  
pp. 193-203 ◽  
Author(s):  
B. Auvert ◽  
V. Gilbos ◽  
F. Andrianiriana ◽  
W. E. Bertrand ◽  
X. Emmanuelli ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Developing Countries ◽  
Decision Support ◽  
Rural Health ◽  
Health Workers ◽  
Computer Assisted Instruction ◽  
Computer Assisted ◽  
Instruction System ◽  
Knowledge Based ◽  
Assisted Instruction ◽  
Intelligent Computer

Abstract:This paper describes an intelligent computer-assisted instruction system that was designed for rural health workers in developing countries. This system, called Consult-EAO, includes an expert module and a coaching module. The expert module, which is derived from the knowledge-based decision support system Tropicaid, covers most of medical practice in developing countries. It allows for the creation of outpatient simulations without the help of a teacher. The student may practice his knowledge by solving problems with these simulations. The system gives some initial facts and controls the simulation during the session by guiding the student toward the most efficient decisions. All student answers are analyzed and, if necessary, criticized. The messages are adapted to the situation due to the pedagogical rules of the coaching module. This system runs on PC-compatible computer.

Using Computer-Assisted Language Learning (CALL) materials in English as Second Language (ESL) classrooms: perspectives of teachers and students in United Arab Emirates

2018 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ramia DIRAR SHEHADEH MUSMAR
Keyword(s):  
Second Language ◽  
Language Learning ◽  
United Arab Emirates ◽  
Language Proficiency ◽  
English Language ◽  
Learning Technologies ◽  
Student Diversity ◽  
Computer Assisted ◽  
Computer Assisted Language Learning ◽  
Learning And Teaching

Integrating scaffolding-learning technologies has been recognized for its potential to create intellectual and engaging classroom interactions. In the United Arab Emirates, having language teachers employ computers as a medium of new pedagogical instrument for teaching second languages generated the idea of Computer-Assisted Language Learning (CALL) as a medium of an innovative pedagogical instrument for facilitating and scaffolding language learning, with an aspiration that it will lead to improved English language attainment and better assessment results. This study aims at investigating the perspectives of students and teachers on the advantageous and disadvantageous impacts of CALL on learning and teaching English as a second language in one public school in the emirate of Abu Dhabi. The results show that CALL has a facilitating role in L2 classroom and that using CALL activities is advantageous in reducing English learning tension, boosting motivation, catering for student diversity, promoting self-directed language learning and scaffolding while learning English. The results additionally report that numerous aspects like time constraints, teachers’ unsatisfactory computer skills, insufficient computer facilities, and inflexible school courses undesirably affect the implementation of CALL in English classrooms. It is recommended that further studies should be undertaken to investigate the actual effect of CALL on students’ language proficiency. 

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