Embodied Computer-Assisted Instruction in The Language Classroom: Students and Teachers Perspectives
Darmawansah (a*), Asri Budiningsih (b)
a) Graduate School. Yogyakarta State University
Jalan Colombo Nomor 1. Sleman 55281. Yogyakarta
*darmawansahlavoe[at]gmail.com OR darmawansah.2018[at]student.uny.ac.id
b) Graduate School. Yogyakarta State University
Jalan Colombo Nomor 1. Sleman 55281. Yogyakarta
Abstract
The purpose of this study is to qualitatively assess students and teachers perceptions of the embodiment computer-assisted instruction (CAI) in the language classrooms regarding the combination of technology and traditional instruction implemented as a remediation tool for improving student performance in language studies. The theory of constructivism and learning styles were also elaborated through the study. Some research questions were focused on teachers and students perceptions regarding technology integration. Qualitative data was analyzed from teachers interviews, class journals and students work artifacts, and teachers lesson plans. Primary study identified ; (1) how technology use in the classroom: teachers and students assertion of technology is an advantage, (2) how technology use and students performance in the classroom: students activities and performances improves when technology is employed, and (3) technology use and students performance on the progress test: students have more positive attitudes toward language learning with technology tools
Keywords: computer-assisted instruction; language learning; constructivism; instructional technology
Topic: International Symposium on Social Sciences, Humanities, Education, and Religious Studies