LING 611 Presentation

Falene Karey-McKenna

Agenda

Introduction to paper
SLA Theory

Class activity: Examine a CALL

program

What does the paper say?

Group activity: Examine

variations of a CALL program
Evaluation

What are the criteria for

evaluation?

Activity: Evaluate the programs

presented

Chapelle, C. (2009). The relationship between

second language acquisition theory and
computer-assisted language learning. The
Modern Language Journal 93, 741-753.

SLA
Theory

CALL
Protocols

The same principles that

one would apply to
curriculum development
can be more narrowly
seen in CALL programs.

What would be main

theories used in
CALL programs?

SLA Theory

Focus

CALL protocol

Universal
Grammar/Autonomous
Induction Theory

Internal ling. mech.

Basis for sequencing grammatical forms in a

syllabus

Concept-Oriented Approach

Ling. mech. for making form-meaning connections

Basis for sequencing form-focused mappings

Processability

Psycholing. processes for

comprehension/production

Basis for sequencing grammar

Input Processing

Psycholing. mech. for making/learning formmeaning mappings

Base format of instructional materials to draw

attention to target forms

Interactionist

Psycholing. processes for LL through noticing

during meaning-oriented tasks

Basis for meaning-oriented activities drawing focus

on form

Associative-Cognitive CREED Cog. mech. for perceptual/learning of ling. patterns

Repeated exposure

Skill Acquisition

Cog. mech. for learning through practice

Practice.
Assessment.

SCT

Context for communication

Contextual factors are relevant for comm.

Lang. Socialization

Cultural pragmatics

Group participation

Complexity Theory

Cog. and contextual factors intermix

Framework for integrating diff. facets within a

system

1) Seperately work through the

Duolingo lesson.

Group Work
In Groups of two...

2) Come together and ID SLA

Theories used in the lesson.
a)
b)

What methods were used?

Why were those words used?

3) Report out.
a)
b)
c)

What are the similarities?

What are the differences?
What theories does Duolingo implement?

CALL Evaluation
LL potential

Quality of: interactions, input types, practice

Meaning Focused

Interesting input to create comp./meaning episodes

Learner Fit

Level of language

Authenticity

Match between lang. used and lang. beyond the classroom

Positive Impact

Benefits derived from tasks (not necessarily ling.)

Practicality

Degree of access to/skills for tasks. Real-world success factors

Evaluate the CALL programs discussed in class

LL potential

Quality of: interactions, input types, practice

Meaning Focused

Interesting input to create comp./meaning episodes

Learner Fit

Level of language

Authenticity

Match between lang. used and lang. beyond the classroom

Positive Impact

Benefits derived from tasks (not necessarily ling.)

Practicality

Degree of access to/skills for tasks. Real-world success factors

Technology that can be taken for

granted is already light years ahead of
the professions ability to integrate a
principled use of it into the classroom
and the curriculum (Garrett 1991, p.
74 in Chapelle 2009, p. 751)