Shamsini, Iman (2012) Learners' engagement with internet materials : an action research study into the use of internet materials with EFL learners in a Syrian context. PhD thesis, University of Warwick.

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Abstract

This thesis reports on two action research cycles conducted in the English
Department of the Higher Language Institute at Tishreen University, Syria. With the
problem of global coursebooks that are pre-determined for learners, the aim of this
action research was to use supplementary internet materials that could better meet
learners‘ personal needs and interests in the context. In the first cycle, the plan was
to get learners live access internet materials within the Tishreen Higher Language
Institute. However, technical problems were experienced. They necessitated
developing appropriate internet methodology for using internet materials in the
context. In the second cycle, the internet was accessed via outside computers to bring
supplementary materials to the language classroom.
Both the appropriateness and the effectiveness of using supplementary internet
materials were investigated. Qualitative methods of data collection and analysis were
used. The action research process of developing context-appropriate methodology
was found to be supportive of learners‘ engagement. Using internet materials
appropriately created the conditions for learners‘ behavioural, cognitive, affective,
and social engagement with internet materials.

Item Type:	Thesis (PhD)
Subjects:	L Education > LB Theory and practice of education > LB2300 Higher Education P Language and Literature > PE English
Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH):	English language -- Study and teaching -- Arabic speakers, English language -- Study and teaching -- Syria, Internet in education -- Syria, Nonbook materials, Computer-assisted instruction, Teaching -- Aids and devices
Official Date:	April 2012
Dates:	Date Event April 2012 Submitted
Institution:	University of Warwick
Theses Department:	Centre for Applied Linguistics
Thesis Type:	PhD
Publication Status:	Unpublished
Supervisor(s)/Advisor:	Mann, Steve ; Richards, Keith, 1952-
Extent:	ix, 329 leaves : ill.
Language:	eng

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