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Mobile Technology and Learner Autonomy in Language Learning

Mobile Technology and Learner Autonomy in Language Learning

Zineb Djoub
Copyright: © 2016 |Pages: 19
ISBN13: 9781466687899|ISBN10: 1466687894|EISBN13: 9781466687905
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-4666-8789-9.ch012
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Djoub, Zineb. "Mobile Technology and Learner Autonomy in Language Learning." Human-Computer Interaction: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools, and Applications, edited by Information Resources Management Association, IGI Global, 2016, pp. 291-309. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-4666-8789-9.ch012

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Djoub, Z. (2016). Mobile Technology and Learner Autonomy in Language Learning. In I. Management Association (Ed.), Human-Computer Interaction: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools, and Applications (pp. 291-309). IGI Global. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-4666-8789-9.ch012

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Djoub, Zineb. "Mobile Technology and Learner Autonomy in Language Learning." In Human-Computer Interaction: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools, and Applications, edited by Information Resources Management Association, 291-309. Hershey, PA: IGI Global, 2016. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-4666-8789-9.ch012

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Abstract

Mobile-Assisted Language Learning (MALL) provides learners with the chance to experience new learning modes that go beyond the classroom context, offering them more flexibility, learning choices in terms of language content, ways of its delivery, learning space, and time, thereby enhancing their learning autonomy. But how are English teachers using MALL? In the attempt to answer this question, a survey is carried out with a sample of 42 English teachers. The results show that the limited use of such devices is not likely to help the learners develop autonomy since it does not go beyond the objective of enhancing their knowledge of this language. This study also reveals learners' difficulties in using these devices, the skills needed, and the kind of support these teachers require. In light of these findings, a list of recommendations is suggested to enhance MALL.

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