Opening the doors for mobile assisted language learning mobile apps for ESL : value and methods
Other Title(s)
أهمية و أساليب استخدام الهواتف و التطبيقات الذكية في تعليم اللغة الإنجليزية كلغة ثانية لدى طلاب الجامعات
Author
Source
Journal of al-Quds Open University for Research and Studies
Issue
Vol. 2017, Issue 42، ج. 1 (30 Nov. 2017), pp.22-34, 13 p.
Publisher
al-Quds Open University Deanship of Scientific Research and Graduate Studies
Publication Date
2017-11-30
Country of Publication
Palestine (West Bank)
No. of Pages
13
Main Subjects
Educational Sciences
Languages & Comparative Literature
Topics
Abstract EN
This descriptive paper aims at pointing out the importance of utilizing mobiles in teaching English as a second language.
Moreover, it presents the efficiency of m-learning, or Mobile Assisted Language Learning (MALL), as a powerful motivator that brings the outside reality to English as a Second Language (ESL) classroom, and it ensures students’ individuality while keeping up the team work.
Furthermore, it focuses on embracing applications or apps as a cornerstone in teaching English for their broad availability, deep action and prolonged effect.
This has been proved by discussing the Dual Coding theory, the Working Memory Model and the Frame of the Rational Analysis of Mobile Education (FRAME).
Also, some models were displayed to show real experience in applying m-learning in teaching English as a second language at university level.
The paper concluded that MALL has many qualities that can enhance the learning outcomes, elevates the positivity of the class environment and reduce time and connectivity waste.
Besides, it guarantees better vocabulary acquiring and practicing.
However, more research on the methodology of employing mobiles and Apps in teaching English and its limitations is still badly needed so as to help educators take responsibilities of their new roles in such classes.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Quraysh, Fatimah Yaqub. 2017. Opening the doors for mobile assisted language learning mobile apps for ESL : value and methods. Journal of al-Quds Open University for Research and Studies،Vol. 2017, no. 42، ج. 1, pp.22-34.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-799408
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Quraysh, Fatimah Yaqub. Opening the doors for mobile assisted language learning mobile apps for ESL : value and methods. Journal of al-Quds Open University for Research and Studies No. 42, p. 1 (Nov. 2017), pp.22-34.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-799408
American Medical Association (AMA)
Quraysh, Fatimah Yaqub. Opening the doors for mobile assisted language learning mobile apps for ESL : value and methods. Journal of al-Quds Open University for Research and Studies. 2017. Vol. 2017, no. 42، ج. 1, pp.22-34.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-799408
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references : p. 32-34
Record ID
BIM-799408