Mobile Assisted Language Learning
Concepts, Contexts and Challenges
Published on 22. December 2021
978-1-316-99957-8 (ISBN)
Description
The increased use of sophisticated mobile devices opens up new possibilities and challenges for language teachers and learners, which has led to an increasing need to consider issues relating to mobile technologies specifically. To date, there is no comprehensive book-length treatment of issues relating to mobile-assisted language learning (MALL). This book fills that gap, providing a resource for present and future language teachers, and for graduate students of applied linguistics and TESOL, to understand how mobile devices can best be used for language teaching. It is founded on existing research, practice and theory, and offers a balanced perspective, based on the author's own experiences with mobile learning - considering the limitations of such an approach, as well as the benefits. Written in a practical and approachable tone, it provides a much-needed guide to MALL, and its fascinating insights promote further debate within the field.
Reviews / Votes
'... the volume's comprehensive coverage, with well-arranged chapters detailing both the current status and future course of action for theory, research, and practice in MALL, makes it an invaluable resource for a wide readership, encompassing language learners, teachers, syllabus designers, curriculum developers, and materials writers who are considering implementing mobile technology for language teaching and learning purposes.' Educational ReviewMore details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
Cambridge
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Cambridge University Press
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Illustrations
Worked examples or Exercises
File size
2,93 MB
ISBN-13
978-1-316-99957-8 (9781316999578)
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Content
1. Introduction; 2. Fundamental considerations in MALL; 3. Shifting paradigms in language learning and teaching; 4. Research considerations in MALL; 5. Theory in MALL; 6. Physical, psycho-social and pedagogical issues; 7. The learner in MALL; 8. Designing MALL environments; 9. Concepts, contexts, and challenges in MALL; Index.
