The influence of computer applied learning environment on EFL or ESL education

Abstract

Due to the impact and influence of information technology on society and education, more and more colleges or universities start to employ computers for foreign language teaching and learning. Computer applied learning environment has been taken as an ideal way to facilitate second language acquisition in recent years This thesis investigates the effects of a computer-assisted "Fundamental English" course teaching program on the development of English-majors' motivation, learner autonomy, learning strategies and interactive & cooperative learning in a Chinese context. The roles of teacher in autonomous learning are still under research; as a result, the situation in college English teaching now is a little confusing. On the basis of language output and language test techniques, teachers are playing a more important role in the relation between class-room teaching and autonomous learning-homework-design, and it also proposes some possible teaching techniques and methods, and reveals some significance for effective application of the technology in the Chinese context and points out some limitations of this study. © 2012 ACADEMY PUBLISHER Manufactured in Finland.