Open AccessEnquiry-Based Approach in Mobile-Supported Classroom to Develop Language Skills
Author(s) -
Svetlana Titova,
Olga Samoylenko
Publication year - 2017
Publication title -
journal of language and education
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.177
H-Index - 4
ISSN - 2411-7390
DOI - 10.17323/2411-7390-2017-3-3-39-49
Subject(s) - formative assessment , context (archaeology) , mathematics education , computer science , psychology , test (biology) , qualitative research , language acquisition , pedagogy , sociology , social science , paleontology , biology
This article investigates the pedagogical impact of both the mobile-testing system PeLe and an enquiry-based approach to language skills development in the context of mobile-assisted language learning. The study aims to work out a methodological framework for PeLe implementation into a language classroom through immediate feedback and formative assessment. The framework was developed and pilot tested in a joint research project, MobiLL, by EFL teachers at Lomonosov Moscow State University (Russia) and University College HiST (Norway). The analysis based on quantitative research data demonstrated that PeLe-supported language classes resulted in language skill gains. The qualitative data analysis highlighted the positive effect of mobile formative assessment and of post-test activities on learner motivation and collaboration skills. This study suggests that the use of technology was effective in engaging students in enquiry-based tasks to cultivate collaboration.