learner-centeredness

Criticisms and Challenges of Computer-Assisted Language Learning

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Criticisms and Challenges of Computer-Assisted Language Learning

Computer-Assisted Language Learning (CALL) offers significant opportunities for language education, but it also faces important pedagogical, technical, methodological, and learner-related challenges. This article examines major criticisms of CALL, including the novelty effect, overemphasis on technology, inadequate learner-centeredness, limited attention to learning styles, right-to-left language challenges, material development issues, and insufficient collaboration and integration. It also …

10 Portfolio Assessment Advantages in ESL Classes

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Portfolio assessment advantages in ESL classes written by Dr. Mohammad Hossein Hariri Asl

10 portfolio assessment advantages in second language learning and ESL classes, including critical thinking and learner autonomy Author: Dr. Mohammad Hossein Hariri Asl Video of portfolio assessment advantages Watch this video on YouTube Abstract These days, EFL/ESL learning and/or teaching have become so mechanical. Language learners do lack adequate autonomy, consciousness, and critical thinking. On …

Learner-Centered Curriculum for Humanistic Learning

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Learner-centered Curriculum a recipe for humanistic learning written by Dr. Mohammad Hossein Hariri Asl

Learner-centered curriculum: a recipe for humanizing language teaching and learning on how to practice humanistic education in the domain of second language acquisition Author: Dr. Mohammad Hossein Hariri Asl Video of learner-centered curriculum Watch this video on YouTube Abstract A language curriculum needs to consider the learners’ needs and interests. This is only in this …

Learner-centered Method | TESL Issues

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Learner-centered Curriculum a recipe for humanistic learning written by Dr. Mohammad Hossein Hariri Asl

What is learner-centered method in second language learning and teaching Learner-centered Method Learner-centered method is principally concerned with learner needs, wants, and situations. These methods such as Communicative Language Teaching seek to provide opportunities for learners to practice preselected, presequenced linguistic structures and communicative notions/functions through meaning-focused activities, assuming that a preoccupation with form and …