Title: Computer-assisted Language Learning (CALL) Program: Its Pedagogical Relevance in the 21st Century
Stream: Language Development & Literacy
Presentation Type: Oral Presentation
Authors:
Gina Oracion, St. Mary's College of Tagum Inc., Philippines
Abstract:
The purpose of this study was to explore the views and opinions of the identified college students on the pedagogical relevance of the CALL program. This study was anchored on the Experiential Learning Theory of Carl Rogers who stated that learning is facilitated when the student participates completely in the learning process and has control over its nature and direction. Aligned with the experiential learning process was the inclusion of Computer Assisted Language Learning (CALL) for language teaching and learning. Ten (10) students participated in the in-depth interview. They were representative participants from each of the ten courses offered in St. Mary’s College of Tagum Inc, Davao del Norte, Philippines. Interview data were subsequently analyzed to facilitate the development of themes and core ideas. The results revealed that the participants find the CALL program as a meaningful tool to enhance their language skills as they are made to be exposed to certain communicative environments. This led them to the gradual acquisition of certain linguistic skills, making them equipped with the necessary knowledge as they enter the global village. With the findings, a clear-cut policy in the implementation of the CALL program must be taken into consideration in order to reinforce its positive impact to the development of skills among students. The CALL program is indeed a groundbreaking and innovatory approach toward a pedagogically-sound language training program for global advancement of the students in the 21st century.
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