The Role of Teachers and Their Beliefs in Implementing Technology-Mediated Language Learning: Implications for Teacher Development and Research

被引:5
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作者
Lawrence, Geoff [1 ]
机构
[1] York Univ, Dept Languages Literatures & Linguist, Toronto, ON, Canada
关键词
Computer-Assisted Language Learning; Teacher Beliefs; Teacher Education; Teacher Resistance; Theoretical Framework;
D O I
10.4018/ijcallt.2014100105
中图分类号
G40 [教育学];
学科分类号
040101 ; 120403 ;
摘要
This article will discuss the crucial role of the language teacher and their beliefs in realizing the potential that rapidly evolving technology-mediated tools offer second/additional language learning. Factors contributing to teacher resistance will be reviewed including the unique pedagogical demands of continually evolving technology-mediated communication tools and learning environments. Research identifying the nature of teacher beliefs will be discussed along with a proposed theoretical framework defining the interconnected factors contributing to teacher beliefs and behaviour towards educational technology. Recommendations for effective approaches to technology-directed language teacher development will be summarized along with recommendations on further research required.
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页数:17
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