Technology-based Scaffolding for English Language Learning

发布时间：2022-10-03 18:21

　　Foreign language teaching has changed as a result of entrancell of computers in EFL classrooms.Current computers with high potentialities can make EFL teachers use different language learning programs in order to attract EFL learners.In spite of the importance of technology in enhancing learners’ language learning skills,there are still some problems in utilizing it in language classrooms.Some EFL teachers,consciously or unconsciously,devote little attention to technology,as they do not know how... 

【文章页数】：265 页

【学位级别】：博士

【文章目录】：
Abstract
List of Abbreviations
Chapter 1 Introduction
    1.1 Research Background
    1.2 Research Purpose
    1.3 Research Significance
    1.4 Research Framework
Chapter 2 Literature Review
    2.1 Definitions of Key Terms
    2.2 Empirical Studies on Technology-based Language Learning in the West
    2.3 Empirical Studies on Technology-based Language Learning in China
    2.4 Research Gap
Chapter 3 Theoretical Foundation
    3.1 Sociocultural Theory
        3.1.1 Scaffolding
        3.1.2 Characteristics of Scaffolded Instruction
    3.2 Technology-Based Scaffolding
        3.2.1 Positive Aspects of Language Learning Technology
        3.2.2 Negative aspects of LLT
    3.3 Summary
Chapter 4 Methodology
    4.1 Research Questions
    4.2 Subjects
    4.3 Data collection
    4.4 Instruments and Methods
        4.4.1 Scaffolding
        4.4.2 Preliminary English Test (PET)
        4.4.3 Pretest and Posttest
    4.5 Steps
Chapter 5 Results and Discussion
    5.1 Descriptive Statistics for PET
    5.2 Analysis of Pretest
    5.3 Analysis of the Posttest
    5.4 Verifying the First Research Question
    5.5 Verifying the Second Research Question
    5.6 Verifying the Third Research Question
    5.7 Verifying the Fourth Research Question
Chapter 6 Conclusion
    6.1 Major Findings
    6.2 Implications
    6.3 Limitations of the Study
    6.4 Suggestions for Further Research
References
Appendix A: Preliminary English Test (PET)
Appendix B: Pretest and Posttest
    IELTS Listening (SECTION 1)
Acknowledgements
List of Publications



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