Autonomous Computer-Assisted Language Learning: A Study on DynEd

This book signifies two concepts which are getting to play a more constantly growing role in education with the change of the world. On the one hand, there is a significant approach to language learning, called learner autonomy. On the other hand, the dramatic increase of interest in computer-assisted language learning (CALL) has affected the education area. Taking these two concepts into account, the present book discusses both learner autonomy and CALL with an empirical study. The study looks at the Turkish primary school students' perceptions of the role and importance of the teacher in computer-assisted language learning via Dynamic Education (DynEd) software, regarding their learning independently and the effect of the computer on their experiences in language learning by means of the DynEd language programme, and the difficulties and problems they face in the process of the DynEd courses. Data from the questionnaire and interviews indicate that CALL via DynEd promotes learner autonomy in the Turkish context. The book makes suggestions for teachers, schools and designers.

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Dr. Serpil MERI YILAN est maître de conférences à l'Université Agri Ibrahim Cecen. Elle a obtenu sa maîtrise et son doctorat en linguistique appliquée à l'enseignement des langues à l'Université de Southampton en 2011 et 2017, respectivement. Elle écrit et présente sur des sujets de recherche tels que le FLE, l'APP, l'échafaudage, la motivation, l'humanisation et la diversité des apprenants.