Naslov
Is Incorporating Online Study Support Material into the Foreign Language Course an Effective Learning Tool

Autori
Vulić, Vesna

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Radovi u zbornicima skupova, cjeloviti rad (in extenso), znanstveni

Izvornik
LILA 15 Linguistics and Language Conference Proceedings / Burcin, Ercan - Istanbul, 2015, 349-356

ISBN
978-605-9207-04-1

Skup
LILA 15 Linguistics and Language Conference

Mjesto i datum
Istanbul, Turska, 29.06.2015. - 30.06.2015

Vrsta sudjelovanja
Poster

Vrsta recenzije
Međunarodna recenzija

Ključne riječi
Online support material, English for Specific Purposes (ESP), Digital Natives
(Online support material, English for Specific Purposes(ESP), Digital Natives)

Sažetak
Most language teachers have recognized the huge potential of technology in providing linguistic and interactive content for teaching English for Specific Purposes (ESP). New generations of Digital Natives prefer blended learning approach that combines a face-to-face environment and online learning. The paper deals with the teaching model of ESP for students of the first year of Viticulture, Oenology and Pomology at the Polytechnic in Pozega. The model is based on blended learning in the Moodle Learning Management System (LMS) on the B2 level of the Common European Framework of References for Languages. Our study has focused on facilitating the communication between the teacher and the students using online study support material integrated in a traditional language course. The paper questions the technical skills of the Digital Natives and studies the contribution of the Moodle Learning Management System (LMS) to promote easier acquisition and proficiency in English. The obtained results lead to the conclusion that online study support material benefited the students and had positive effects on the improvement of their linguistic skills. Furthermore, the study suggests that designing and incorporating online support materials into traditional education requires skilful planning and preparation. It is an on-going process which enables the teacher to make the changes in order to meet the students' needs and interests.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

Znanstvena područja
Filologija

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