What's the call on CALL? : For language teachers who haven't reached the stage of computer worm yet

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Nowadays, language teachers often hear and read about CALL (Computer-Assisted Language Learning) in language teaching journals. This paper, especially for language teachers who are computer-beginners but are interested in CALL, examines how microcomputers and software can create a new language learning environment in Japan. It also presents ideas on how to integrate CALL into current lessons using some simple software already on the market. This paper consists of four sections: First, observations of CALL in Intensive English Program at St. Michael's College in Vermont, U.S.A., are reported and analyzed. Second, reasons why CALL has teaching potentials in Japan are discussed. Third, practical techniques for the communicative use of CALL for language classrooms in Japan are explored. Finally, two model lesson plans are presented to demonstrate how some software can be combined in different lessons for different teaching purposes and can create situations in which communication in the target language takes place. In the conclusion, some current trouble spots and potentials of CALL for both language teachers and learners in Japan are discussed.
桃山学院大学の論文
1993-01-29