Teachers’ Stances on Cell Phones in the ESL Classroom: Toward a “Theoretical” Framework

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Abstract

In the ongoing and constantly expanding discussion surrounding cell phones in the classroom, a theoretical complement to the practical side of the issue is gener- ally lacking. This is perhaps understandable. Many teachers are still trying to deal with the simple presence of cell phones in the class, and managing a classroom in which the presence and use of cell phones is a reality takes precedence over chart- ing some sort of theoretical framework. Yet perhaps it is now time to step back and consider such a framework. I offer just such a consideration, as well as some remarks about which theoretical positions might be most advisable in specific classroom contexts.Au débat portant sur les téléphones cellulaires en salle de classe, toujours actuel et s’élargissant sans cesse, il manque souvent une composante théorique pour venir compléter le côté pratique. Plusieurs enseignants tentent encore de composer avec la simple présence des téléphones cellulaires en classe, alors la gestion d’une classe où on les utilise prend le dessus sur la planification d’un cadre théorique. Il est peut-être temps, toutefois, de prendre un certain recul et de considérer un tel cadre. J’offre une telle proposition ainsi que certaines remarques par rapport aux positions théoriques les plus recommandables dans des contextes pédagogiques particuliers.

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Brown, J. (2014). Teachers’ Stances on Cell Phones in the ESL Classroom: Toward a “Theoretical” Framework. TESL Canada Journal, 31(2), 67. https://doi.org/10.18806/tesl.v31i2.1177

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