Learner Experience Using Self-Instructed CALL: Methodological and Learner Insights

Bu çalışma öz eğitim için tasarlanmış ticari amaçlı bir bilgisayar destekli dil öğrenimi yazılımını inceleyen bir projenin pilot çalışma safhasıdır. Çoğu pilot çalışmada olduğu gibi, bu çalışmada da amaç yöntemsel kurgudaki olası hataları beirlemek ve ana çalışmanın sorunsuz ilerlemesine engel olacak sorunları saptamaktır. Pilot çalışmadaki yöntemsel çıkarımlar şunlarla ilgilidir: teknik sorunlar, daha fazla günlük yazma eğitimi ihtiyacı, ve katılımlı-gözlem ihtiyacı. Ancak, yöntemsel bildirimlerin dışında, küçük bir bütünce olmasına rağmen pilot veri bu bağlamda çalışan öğrencilerin tecrubelerini yansıtan araştırma soruları hakkında faydalı kavramlar sunmaktadır. Öğrenci anlayışları şunlarla ilgilidir: öz disiplini arttırma ihtiyacı, ve ek materyal ihtiyacı. Bu çalışmada hem yöntemsel hem de öğrenci bazlı çıkarımlar açıklanmaktadır.

This paper describes the pilot study stage of a research project investigating learner experience using a commercial computer-assisted language learning (CALL) software package designed for self-instruction. As is the case with most pilot studies, the purpose of this undertaking is to identify any cracks in the methodological foundation and generally flag any issues that may interfere with the smooth running of the main study. Methodological insights resulting from the pilot study relate to: technical problems, need for increased diary training, and need for participant observation. However, aside from methodological insights, the pilot study data, although only a small corpus, does yield some useful insights into the research questions addressing the experiences of learners working in this context. Learner insights relate to: need for increased self-discipline, and need for additional materials. Both methodological and learner insights are described here.

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