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Computer Assisted Learning: A Helpful Approach in Learning English
- 1. Computer Assisted Learning: AHelpful Approach in Learning English Computer Assisted Language Learning (CALL) - Mid 1960s, portable, tape-recorder, film strip projector general use in the classroom language laboratory. - Media motivate students by presenting language by bringing real life experience into the classroom. - CALL is a tool to enable teacher to facilitate language learning process. - CALL as redial to help learners with limited language proficiency Technology from the Point of View of Constructivism Cognitive constructivism, students are not passive recipients of learning; they construct their own knowledge rom information received. Social constructivism refers to student assistance. More advanced students help other students understand ideas or concepts beyond their baseline level of understanding -PBL is based on constructivist pedagogy which intends to engage learners in deep learning process. -PBL framework emphasizes more on cooperation and collaboration between team workers. They can be independent learners and be on their own by doing the exercises themselves. Case Study Among EFL learners in English institute located in Penang, Malaysia. This study revolved students of elementary levels of English. 106 International learners, some of these students rated the effectiveness of the computer program for different components. Some did only for one specific component. Case Study Findings of this study reveal that most EFL/ESL learners recognized the benefits of using technology in learning English. In addition, all of the participants found computers helpful in learning grammar.