Development of a contextualised MALL research framework based on L2 Chinese empirical study

被引:10
作者
Cohen, Anat [1 ]
Ezra, Orit [2 ]
机构
[1] Tel Aviv Univ, Sch Educ, Tel Aviv, Israel
[2] Tel Aviv Univ, Sch Educ, Dept Educ Math Sci & Technol, Learning & Technol Program, Tel Aviv, Israel
关键词
MALL; mobile-assisted language learning; Chinese learning; mobile learning; contextualised MALL research framework; MOBILE; MEMORY;
D O I
10.1080/09588221.2018.1449756
中图分类号
G40 [教育学];
学科分类号
040101 ; 120403 ;
摘要
Contextualised mobile assisted language learning (MALL) has been known for its potential in language learning rooted in social constructivism theories. However, a consistent approach to constituents of contextualised MALL, in addition to a quantitative tool to evaluate it, is missing in reported case studies. The present research, drawing upon literature context definitions, presents a research framework for analysing, designing and evaluating contextualised MALL. Real world and real life context variables were analysed and the potential influence of the country (target and non-target) and the mobile activities language learning orientation (generic/dedicated) on contextualised MALL was suggested. Empirical data collected from 53 L2 Chinese students in Taiwan and Israel, encompassing 296 types of MALL activities performed by students, was used to develop the contextualised MALL model as well as an index for measuring real world and real life context learning. This measuring index was subsequently established in a combined top-down and bottom-up process, using pre-defined context literature augmented with students' stories. At the end of the research procedure a quantitatively operative evaluation tool was developed. Real world was measured by the amount of content activity in relation to the place, typical or non-typical objects of the place and typical situations at the place. Real life was measured by the degree to which other tools assisted in other core activities whose purpose was not learning. The paper presents the research framework, the developed model and index with examples illustrating their application. They are offered for the research and practice community to use.
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页码:764 / 789
页数:26
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