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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
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.
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.