The use of Linkword Language Computer Courses in a classroom situation: a case study at Rugby School
2002; Taylor & Francis; Volume: 26; Issue: 1 Linguagem: Inglês
10.1080/09571730285200231
ISSN1753-2167
AutoresSteffen Sommer, Michael M. Gruneberg,
Tópico(s)Educational Research and Analysis
ResumoThis paper presents a case study of the implementation of a Linkword Language Course — French to a class of 13-year-old pupils at Rugby School. The class was selected because they were the weakest at French, performed poorly in examinations, and had problems in terms of motivation and enjoyment of French. The result of introducing a computer version of Linkword French as a complementary learning aid to the standard text and classroom work was that after seven months, following the end-of-year examination, a quarter of the class was promoted to the class above, a move that could not have been expected otherwise. The results of a questionnaire revealed that the great majority of pupils found the course easier and faster than conventional methods of learning. Rugby School, as a result of the study, has continued the use of the Linkword courses, partly at the request of the pupils.
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