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MAAL 6031 TECHNOLOGY IN LANGUAGE TEACHING AND LEARNING COURSE OUTLINE 2014-2015 LECTURER Dr. Lillian Wong OVERVIEW This course prepares teachers to use technology effectively in their professional practice. It explores some of the key issues in current uses of technology in language teaching and learning. It looks in particular at concepts of Computer-Assisted Language Learning, network-based teaching and learning, and electronic literacy. It discusses the use of various technological resources, materials and activities in enhancing teaching and learning. It examines the use of technology from pedagogical and socio-cultural perspectives particularly with reference to language education. OBJECTIVES The course aims to help teachers carry out their work in an informed and critical way and with an awareness of the technological, social and linguistic implications of the use of technology in language education. It provides teachers with an understanding of the pedagogical approaches and practical aspects of technology in language teaching and learning, looks at a variety of technological tools and applications, and explores emerging issues in language teaching and learning with technology. LEARNING OUTCOMES By the end of this course, you should be able to: explore key concepts and issues in current uses of technology in English language teaching and learning identify and evaluate the possibilities and challenges of using various technological resources, materials and activities discuss the use of technology in English language education from both pedagogical and socio-cultural perspectives reflect on teacher professional development and teaching with technology analyze a language teaching context and plan for implementation of technology to enhance teaching and learning

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MAAL 6031

TECHNOLOGY IN LANGUAGE

TEACHING AND LEARNING

COURSE OUTLINE 2014-2015

LECTURER

Dr. Lillian Wong

OVERVIEW

This course prepares teachers to use technology effectively in their professional practice.

It explores some of the key issues in current uses of technology in language teaching and

learning. It looks in particular at concepts of Computer-Assisted Language Learning,

network-based teaching and learning, and electronic literacy. It discusses the use of

various technological resources, materials and activities in enhancing teaching and

learning. It examines the use of technology from pedagogical and socio-cultural

perspectives particularly with reference to language education.

OBJECTIVES

The course aims to help teachers carry out their work in an informed and critical way and

with an awareness of the technological, social and linguistic implications of the use of

technology in language education. It provides teachers with an understanding of the

pedagogical approaches and practical aspects of technology in language teaching and

learning, looks at a variety of technological tools and applications, and explores emerging

issues in language teaching and learning with technology.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

By the end of this course, you should be able to:

explore key concepts and issues in current uses of technology in English language

teaching and learning

identify and evaluate the possibilities and challenges of using various

technological resources, materials and activities

discuss the use of technology in English language education from both

pedagogical and socio-cultural perspectives

reflect on teacher professional development and teaching with technology

analyze a language teaching context and plan for implementation of technology to

enhance teaching and learning

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APPROACH

The course will be structured around pre- and post-session readings, small group tasks

and activities and input from the facilitator. The tasks will provide you with an

opportunity to learn from one another and reflect on your own learning.

READINGS

(The following list of course readings is selective. Additional reading lists will be distributed during the

course. Participants should obtain copies of any materials marked with a * before the course begins.)

Pre-course reading

* Garrett, N. (2009). Computer-Assisted Language Learning trends and issues revisited:

Integrating innovation. Modern Language Journal, 93(5) (Focus Issue), 719-740.

* Kern, R. (2006). Perspectives on technology in learning and teaching languages.

TESOL Quarterly, 40(1), 183–210.

References

Beatty, K. (2010). Teaching and Researching Computer-Assisted Language Learning

(2nd edition). London: Pearson.

Chapelle, C. A. & Jamieson, J. (2008). Tips for Teaching with CALL (includes CD-

ROM). White Plains, NY: Pearson Education.

Egbert, J. (2005). CALL Essentials: Principles and Practice in CALL Classrooms.

Alexandria, VA: TESOL.

Egbert, J. & Hanson-Smith, E. (Eds.) (2007). CALL Environments, Research, Practice

and Critical Issues (Second Edition). Alexandria, VA: TESOL.

Egbert, J. & Petrie, G. M. (Eds.). (2005). CALL research perspectives. Mahwah, N.J. : L.

Erlbaum Associates.

Fotos, S. & Browne, C. (Eds.). (2004). New perspectives on CALL for second language

classrooms. Mahwah, N.J.: L. Erlbaum Associates.

Hubbard, P. & Levy, M. (Eds.). (2006). Teacher education in CALL. Amsterdam;

Philadelphia, PA : John Benjamins Publishing Company.

Kern, R., Ware, P., & Warschauer, M. (2008). Network-based language teaching. In

Deusen-Scholl, N. V. & N. H. Hornberger (Eds.), Encyclopedia of language and

education, 2nd Edition, Vol. 4: Second and foreign language education (pp. 281-

292). New York: Springer.

Levy, M. & Stockwell, G. (2006). CALL Dimensions: Options and Issues in Computer-

Assisted Language Learning. Mahwah, NJ: Lawrence Erlbaum.

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Motteram, G. (Ed.). (2013). Innovations in learning technologies for English language

teaching. London: British Council. Available at

http://www.teachingenglish.org.uk/sites/teacheng/files/C607%20Information%20

and%20Communication_WEB%20ONLY_FINAL.pdf

Wong, L.L.C. (2013). Technological innovation and teacher change: IT in teacher

professional development. In Hyland, K. & Wong, L.L.C. (Eds.) Innovation and

change in English language education. Oxford and New York: Routledge.

SCHEDULE

Session 1: Key concepts and issues in technology in English language teaching and

learning

Session 2: Technological change, autonomy and innovation in English language

education

Session 3: Electronic literacy and new technologies

Session 4: Online interaction, multiliteracies and identity

Session 5: Electronic knowledge: Materials, resources and activities

Session 6: Professional development and technology in English language teaching

ASSIGNMENT

One assignment of 2,500 words on a topic negotiated with the course teacher which will

be related to the planning for and the implementation of technology in a language

teaching context.