Autonomy and Foreign Language Learning in a Virtual Learning Environment by Dr M

Description: Autonomy and Foreign Language Learning in a Virtual Learning Environment by Dr Miranda Hamilton Digitalised learning with its promise of autonomy, enhanced learner choice, independence and freedom, is an intuitive and appealing construct but closer examination reveals it to be a rather simplistic proposition, raising the following questions.-What do we mean by autonomy?-What are we implying about the role of the teacher, the classroom, and interaction between learners?-What do we understand about the impact of technology on the ecology of the learning environment?This book describes the use of a Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) by a group of advanced English language learners in Mexico, comparing what students thought and what they did in response to the technology. The theoretical aim of the book is to work towards the construction of a theory of the development of autonomy and virtual learning in an EFL context. Enhanced understanding about the relationship between autonomy and technology has the potential to inform academics, software designers, materials writers, teacher educators, and teachers and to help learners intheir quest to acquire a foreign language. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Author Biography Miranda Hamilton is a Researcher in Cambridge looking at Learning Orientated Assessment with a focus on the use of technology. She recently completed her PhD from the University of Cambridge, UK. Table of Contents 1. Paradox and Promise: autonomy, foreign language learning and technology2. Understanding Autonomy: an overview3. Technology: Virtual Promise or Virtual Reality - the pedagogical challenge4. Shadow Dancing: autonomy in action5. Learner Reflections about Learning English as a Foreign Language and the role of technology6. Perceptions and Reality 1: Students response to using a VLE in computer-room lessons7. Perceptions and Reality 2: Students free-time use of the VLE8. An Ecological Perspective of Autonomy, Foreign Language Learning and Technology9. Looking Back, Thinking ForwardsBibliographyIndex Review This book is well written, with a clear and crisp style that allows the reader to follow the theoretical drive of the book without strain ... A thought-provoking exploration ... If you have an interest in learner autonomy, educational technology, or both, this book is definitely worth your time. * ELT Journal * Promotional Articulates a new theory about the nature of the relationship between autonomy andlanguage learning in a Virtual Learning Environment. Long Description Digitalised learning with its promise of autonomy, enhanced learner choice, independence and freedom, is an intuitive and appealing construct but closer examination reveals it to be a rather simplistic proposition, raising the following questions. ..-What do we mean by autonomy? ..-What are we implying about the role of the teacher, the classroom, and interaction between learners? ..-What do we understand about the impact of technology on the ecology of the learning environment..This book describes the use of a Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) by a group of advanced English language learners in Mexico, comparing what students thought and what they did in response to the technology. The theoretical aim of the book is to work towards the construction of a theory of the development of autonomy and virtual learning in an EFL context. Enhanced understanding about the relationship between autonomy and technology has the potential to inform academics, software designers, materials writers, teacher educators, and teachers and to help learners in.their quest to acquire a foreign language. Review Quote This book is well written, with a clear and crisp style that allows the reader to follow the theoretical drive of the book without strain ... A thought-provoking exploration ... If you have an interest in learner autonomy, educational technology, or both, this book is definitely worth your time. Promotional "Headline" Articulates a new theory about the nature of the relationship between autonomy andlanguage learning in a Virtual Learning Environment. Feature Practical ideas, applications and examples about the use and integration of a Virtual Learning Environments. Details ISBN1472589769 Year 2014 ISBN-10 1472589769 ISBN-13 9781472589767 Media Book Pages 256 Imprint Bloomsbury Academic Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 418.0078 Illustrations black & white illustrations Short Title AUTONOMY & FOREIGN LANGUAGE LE Language English Format Paperback UK Release Date 2014-10-23 NZ Release Date 2014-10-23 Author Dr Miranda Hamilton Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Series Advances in Digital Language Learning and Teaching Publication Date 2014-10-23 Audience Tertiary & Higher Education AU Release Date 2014-10-22 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:82295292;

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