A Comparative Study of ESL Student Attitudes towards Computer Assisted Learning

Autor/in	Davis, Taylor
Titel	A Comparative Study of ESL Student Attitudes towards Computer Assisted Learning
Quelle	(2022), (130 Seiten) PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit Ph.D. Dissertation, University of North Texas
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Monographie
ISBN	979-8-3744-0189-9
Schlagwörter	Hochschulschrift; Dissertation; Secondary School Students; English Language Learners; English (Second Language); Student Attitudes; Computer Assisted Instruction; Achievement Gap; Computers; Control Groups; Native Speakers; Grade 9; Study Habits + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Thesis; Dissertations; Academic thesis; Sekundarschüler; English as second language; English; Second Language; Englisch als Zweitsprache; Schülerverhalten; Computer based training; Computerunterstützter Unterricht; Digitalrechner; Muttersprachler; School year 09; 9. Schuljahr; Schuljahr 09; Study behavior; Study behaviour; Studienverhalten
Abstract	Secondary English as a Second Language (ESL) students commonly face obstacles that put them at greater risk for learning gaps in computer assisted learning (CAL). These obstacles include but are not limited to computer attitudes, computer self-efficacy, digital empathy, and connectivity gaps. Student attitudes towards computers as learning devices play an important role in reducing learning loss. This study intended to identify the underlying causes of ESL learning gaps in CAL by studying students' attitudes toward computers as learning tools. The study used a mixed method approach by collecting self-reported data from the Computer Attitude Questionnaire (CAQ) to compare ESL students verse native English-speaking students' computer attitudes. Three hundred sixty-nine secondary students successfully completed the CAQ for the purpose of this study. Of the eight subscales, four produced statistically significant findings. These include Computer Enjoyment (J), Empathy (E), Computer Anxiety (CA), and School Enjoyment (SC). Demographic factors were also analyzed which found that female ESL students have higher levels of empathy compared to their male counterparts. Additionally, 9th grade students reported better study habits and an increased perception of computer importance. Each of the subscale findings along with demographic factors, and qualitative results showed that ESL students are at a significant disadvantage when comparing computer attitudes to native English-speaking students. [The dissertation citations contained here are published with the permission of ProQuest LLC. Further reproduction is prohibited without permission. Copies of dissertations may be obtained by Telephone (800) 1-800-521-0600. Web page: http://www.proquest.com/en-US/products/dissertations/individuals.shtml.] (As Provided).
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Update	2024/1/01