The Integration of MALL to Enhance Students Speaking Skill : an Autonomous Learning Model
Nafisatul Lutfi
STMIK AKAKOM Yogyakarta
Abstract
Mobile Assisted Language Learning is a new approach for the students to learn language by the use of mobile technology. Learning language should not only happen in a class setting activity but also happen outside the class in which the students take charge of their own learning. Hence, it requires students autonomy in learning the language. Students are now able to carry out their learning without depending on the teachers which then lead to a sustainable and independent learning process. This paper aims to introduce some web applications which can be used by the teachers to encourage autonomous language learning, particularly the speaking skills, to their students. Speaking skill is commonly developed through practice which heavily relies on the class activities. However, the insufficient time or class meetings becomes a hindrance for the students to practice their speaking appropriately. The applications will be discussed on the aspect of its applicability as a teaching model sample or a lesson plan for a speaking class which emphasizes on autonomous learning concept using MALL. The paper expects to bring out new approaches and ideas to help students learning English language in an easier, faster, and in a fun way with prolonged sustainability.
Keywords: Mobile Assisted Language Learning, Autonomous Learning, Speaking Class,
Topic: International Conference of English Language Teaching, Literature & Linguistics