The Effectiveness of Computer Assisted Language Learning (CALL) & Its Implementation in Our Country

  

Introduction:

21st century is known as an innovative age. On the off chance that the innovation is included with adapting particularly in English then it would be totally simpler and fascinating for students to adapt a new language. As a matter of fact, English is turning into a vital issue these days on the grounds that our day by day life requires English in each worldwide perspective. Computer Assisted Language Learning (CALL) ought to interest both the instructors and students with the goal of compelling technology based language learning, especially EFL learning. Be that as it may, more often than not as a Bangladeshi students, they are denied from this chance of innovation based dialect learning framework. The point of this investigation is to discover all the viability of CALL, upgrade over current learning, and the amount it is actualized in our unique situation.

In spite of the fact that the idea of CALL is well known in western culture and very new in Bangladeshi context, however there are few inquiries about on it. In the event that any college chooses to put a PC helped language course in their educational programs, this paper will assist them with learning about the present circumstance of CALL at the tertiary level.

Literature review:

Now the biggest question is what is CALL? CALL is the application of computer technology to language learning and teaching. It normally designs a language course to become practical rather than theoretical, which also covers the techniques of using software, CD-ROM, World Wide Web and mobile, computer as tools resources of language learning for both language teachers and learners. In fact, any use of computers to aid or support the education system or learning process or any kind of training of people. 

According to Avent and Joseph Harman (1994), “the language learning differences between students using computer assisted language learning and students using the traditional language.”

To support my research proposal I have studied 3 papers regarding this-

·         The role of computer assisted language learning (call) in promoting learner autonomy (Arzu Mutlu).

This paper was published to highlight ‘how to utilize learning environment with technology and develop learners’ autonomy or self-learning. The paper found out that the structured training group improved in their usage of language learning strategy, had higher motivation, were more willing to take responsibility for their own learning and were engaged in extra-curricular activities related to the study. Whether non structured traing group was unaware of everything except normal classroom activities.

·         Implementation of CALL in the EFL Classroom: Teachers’ Perspectives and Attitudes in Developing CALL-based Classroom (Nazmul Naher Nila). 

This research paper focused to the teacher’s perception of implementation of CALL and how a teacher usually sees a CALL-based classroom. Though the implementation of CALL is tough in our Bangladeshi context and the situation is not satisfactory, but teachers are eager to implement it.

·         Integrating Computer Assisted Instruction in the EFL Classroom of Bangladesh (Naima Afrin)

Naima Afrin’s paper focused on how CALL (Computer Assisted Language Learning)/CAI (Computer Assisted Instruction) can be supplemented for teaching the English language learning in tertiary level of Bangladesh.

Research Questions:

·         To what extent CALL increases learners’ motivation?

·         How does the application of computer assisted language learning affect learner’s perceptions of English?

Methodology:

I will apply the mixed method which is the combination of quantitative and qualitative methods. I will choose the English language for learning and teaching in CALL. As a qualitative research method, I will take face-to-face interview of teachers from a particular computer-based English language course. And it may be formal in his office-room or maybe informal over phone. I will arrange a questionnaire for undergrad students which includes in quantitative research method. In addition, the setting will be the formal classroom setting.

Participant:

Participants are teachers and students from undergrad level.

Setting:

My survey will be occurred in 3 public and private universities of Dhaka.

Findings: 

However, not all the students can access internet or CALL but they need to be motivated. After doing this research, we may find how much CALL motivates learners and how much it is important for learning language skills and computer-related skills. The learning process may seem boring but CALL makes it interesting. So, we will also know the students’ perception or individual perspective regarding English Language Learning through CALL.

Implication:

The importance of teachers’ training based on CAI (Computer Assisted Instruction) will be noticed by this proposal. Most importantly, it will help to focus on the elements of CALL. This research paper will help government, authority, and teachers to implement CALL in all over the country. It will also develop learners’ language skills learning through CALL. Furthermore, this study will promote CALL in Bangladesh at least in foreign language learning.

Conclusion:

Therefore, CALL has important potential for language learning and teaching. It can interest and motivate learners especially in English. Finally, the effectiveness of CALL relies on how it is utilized to meet language learning goal and how well it is implemented. 

 References:

1. A. M. (2013). • The role of computer assisted language learning (CALL) in promoting learner autonomy. Eurasian Journal of Educational Research.

2. NIla, N. N. (2013). Implementation of CALL in the EFL Classroom: Teachers’ Perspectives and Attitudes in Developing CALL-based Classroom (Unpublished master's thesis). Brac University.

3. Md. Haider-Takad Chowdhury - English Language Teaching – 2012. Promoting CLT within a Computer Assisted Learning Environment: A Survey of the Communicative English Course of FLTC

4. S. H. (2010). Attitudes of L2 teachers towards Internet-based foreign language teaching (Master's thesis, European University of Lefke, Gemikonagi-Lefke, TRNC, Mersin 10, Turkey). 2010 Published by Elsevier.

5. B. T. (n.d.). COMPUTER-ASSISTED LANGUAGE LEARNING: AN OVERVIEW. Retrieved from http://web.warwick.ac.uk/CELTE/tr/ovCALL/booklet1.htm