Sunday, August 18, 2013

COURSE
:
COMPUTER APPLICATIONS IN TESL
 (Aplikasi Komputer Dalam TESL)
CODE
:
LHE3220
CREDITS
:
2(1+1)
CONTACT HOURS
:
1 x 1 hour of lecture per week
1 x 2 hours of lab activities per week
OBJECTIVES
:
Pada akhir kursus ini pelajar dapat:
1.  menerangkan konsep dan teori asas pengajaran bahasa kedua
     menggunakan komputer  (A3);
2.  menganalisis jenis-jenis sumber internet dan perisian dalam
     bahasa kedua menggunakan komputer (A4);
3.  merangka rancangan pengajaran berserta bahan sesuai
     untuk pengajaran Bahasa Inggeris berbantukan komputer
    (K5) (P4) dan
4.  membuat penilaian terhadap kepentingan menggunakan
     komputer dalam pengajaran Bahasa Inggeris sesuai
     dengan objektif  kurikulum dan silibus (K6) (KI-CT2).
SYNOPSIS
:
(This course discusses the concept and theory of computer applications in the teaching of ESL; selection and use of software, internet tools and website evaluation; development of computer-based teaching materials in ESL).
CONTENT (TENTATIVE)
:

1.  Introduction, defining Computer Assisted Language
     Learning (CALL)
Jam

1


2.  CALL and conditions for optimal language learning
1


3.  CALL and interaction
1


4.  CALL and authentic audience
1


5.  CALL and authentic task
1


6.  CALL and opportunities for exposure and production
1


7.  CALL and time/feedback
1


8.  CALL and intentional cognition, learning styles and
     motivation
1


9.  CALL and atmosphere
1


10.CALL and control
1


11. Assessment in CALL
1


12. Researching CALL and the computer as a tool
1


13. Natural language processing, artificial intelligence
      and CALL
1


14.  Presenting language in the classroom with CALL
1


Total
14
LAB ACTIVITY (TENTATIVE)
:
1.  Introductory session, rules in the lab; explorations: 
     virtual CALL library –
      Readings/Assignment: Warschauer, M., &
      Healey, D. (1998). Computers and language learning:
      An overview. 
Jam
2




2.  Explorations: Quia
2


3.  Explorations and website discussion
2


4.  Explorations and website discussion
2


5.  Software /Website Review- e.g. Ellis; Acereader
2


6.  Explorations and discussion: Internet tools
2


7.  Explorations and discussions: Hotpotatoes
2


8.  Discussion - Social Networking Sites
2


8.  Explorations on SNSs
2


9.  Explorations: Amnesty International- writing skills
2


10.Explorations: Multimedia and language teaching tools
2


11. Explorations: Multimedia and language teaching tools
2


12.  Explorations: Decision making
2


13.  Presentations: Powerpoint
2


14.  Semester Review
       Activity Plan Due
2


Total
42
ASSESSMENT
:
Tugasan 1 - 20%  (To be discussed later)

Tugasan 2 - 30%
  You are expected to write an activity plan on how you will integrate a website into your teaching.  A lesson plan or lesson plan like format will be required. 

Midterm test - 20%
    A combination of multiple choice and short answer questions.

Finals – 30%
   A combination of multiple choice and short answer questions generally covering content from the second half of the semester after the mid semester exam but not excluding such content.

REFERENCES
:
There is no single prescribed text for this course.  However, if and when possible, study guides and modules will be distributed in class.  The following are sources from which lectures and discussions may be based.
 
Beatty, K. (2003). Teaching and Researching Computer-Assisted
        Language Learning.  Essex: Pearson
Chapelle, C. A. (2001).  Computer applications in second language
        acquisition.  Cambridge: Cambridge University Press. 
Egbert, J. & Hanson-Smith, E. (1999).  (Eds.).  CALL Environments: Research, practice and critical issues.  Virginia: TESOL. 
Pallof, R. M. & Pratt, K. (2001).  Lessons from the Cyberspace Classroom: The Realities of Online Teaching.  San Diego State:  Jossey-Bass.
Teeler, D. & Gray, P. (2000).  How to use the internet in ELT.  Essex: Pearson.
RULES/POLICIES ON MISSING CLASSES, LATE WORK & PLAGIARISM
:
An 80% attendance is required.  Those who fail to meet this requirement can be barred from taking the final examination.  Hence, it is in your best interest to attend every class because much of the course instruction consists of discussions and in-class presentations and activities.  If you miss class, you cannot ‘make-up’ in class activities, group work, peer reviews/collaborations that count toward your participation grade.
Late work – without valid or credible reason – will simply not be accepted.
Academic dishonesty – it is essential that you properly cite the sources used in your writing.  If you are not sure - refer to reliable sources or ASK!  Any student found to have cheated during exams or plagiarized any piece of writing will be reported to the Dean/ HOD, Faculty of Educational Studies.