22.1135, Books: Applied Ling/Comp Ling/Lang Acquisition: Leakey

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Subject: 22.1135, Books: Applied Ling/Comp Ling/Lang Acquisition: Leakey

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Date: 03-Mar-2011
From: Christian Bieri [publicity at peterlang.com]
Subject: Evaluating Computer-Assisted Language Learning: Leakey

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Date: Tue, 08 Mar 2011 19:18:44
From: Christian Bieri [publicity at peterlang.com]
Subject: Evaluating Computer-Assisted Language Learning: Leakey

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Title: Evaluating Computer-Assisted Language Learning 
Subtitle: An Integrated Approach to Effectiveness Research in CALL 
Publication Year: 2011 
Publisher: Peter Lang AG
	   http://www.peterlang.com

Author: Jonathan Leakey

Paperback: ISBN:  9783034301459 Pages: 320 Price: U.S. $ 70.95
Paperback: ISBN:  9783034301459 Pages: 320 Price: U.K. £ 41.00
Paperback: ISBN:  9783034301459 Pages: 320 Price: Europe EURO 45.60 Comment: for Germany EURO 48.80, for Austria EURO 50.20 (incl. VAT)

Abstract:

Schools, colleges and universities are investing a great deal in the
purchase of computer resources for the teaching of modern languages, but
whether these resources make a measurable difference to the learning of
language students is still unclear. In this book the author outlines the
existing evidence for the impact of computers on language learning and
makes the case for an integrated approach to the evaluation of
computer-assisted language learning (CALL). Drawing on current and past
research linked to CALL and e-learning, the author builds a comprehensive
model for evaluating not just the software used in language learning, but
also the teaching and learning that takes place in computer-based
environments, and the digital platforms themselves. This book will be of
interest not only to language teachers and CALL researchers, but also to
those interested in e-learning and general research methodology, as well as
designers of educational software, digital labs, virtual learning
environments (VLEs) and institutional budget holders. 

Contents: 

Evaluation of computer-assisted language learning (CALL) - Effectiveness
research for CALL - A model (methodology, framework, agenda) for the
evaluation of CALL platforms, programs and pedagogy - Integrating CALL into
modern languages teaching and learning - A methodology for quality control
for CALL - A configuration of empirical methods of data collection for CALL
- Research methodology for CALL - Qualitative and quantitative evaluation
of CALL. 

Jonathan Leakey's interest in evaluating the effectiveness of computers in
language teaching comes from his years of teaching modern languages in
secondary schools in Liverpool and in the further and higher education
sectors in Northern Ireland. Since 2002 he has been a lecturer in French,
German and European Studies at the University of Ulster, where he completed
his doctorate in 2008. 

Linguistic Field(s): Applied Linguistics
                     Computational Linguistics
                     Language Acquisition

Written In: English  (eng)

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http://linguistlist.org/pubs/books/get-book.cfm?BookID=53769

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