GLOBAL AND INNOVATIVE TOOLS IN ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNING: STRENGTHS OR THREATS?

Authors

  • Vaida Žegunienė Klaipeda University<br /> (LT)
  • Małgorzata Karczewska University of Zielona Gora (PL)

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.17770/sie2018vol1.3131

Keywords:

English language, innovative learning/teaching, innovative tools/methods

Abstract

The article aims to reveal and present the essence of English language learning/teaching modernization via the innovative and globally used methods or tools. Innovations cannot be created and used without the existence of the traditional methodology and conventional activities. Positive experience in traditional education can be modified integrating global ideas. There are many alternatives in innovative tools usage; teachers and students are not limited with their own decisions and possibilities provided. Still, an important issue exists regarding positive and negative effects of such innovative and global tools on learners. Do participants of the study process demonstrate clear perception of possible benefits or reject such innovations due to their disadvantages? The survey reveals the current situation, where innovative tools do not exist independently. The usage of computer games, songs, films, social media (social networks, Youtube, the Internet) is not clearly separated from the traditional tools as books, friends, travelling or meeting foreigners. An in-depth overview gives basis for further studies on the application of more innovative tools, such as interactive activities on the Internet, interactive boards/tables, blogs, forums, virtual learning environments, strategies proposed by the scientists as neuroprogramming, language coaching, etc.

Downloads

Download data is not yet available.

References

Council of the European Union. (2011). Council conclusions on the role of education and training in the implementation of the Europe 2020 strategy. Downloaded from: https://www.consilium.europa.eu/uedocs/cms_data/docs/pressdata/en/educ/119282.pdf

Crystal, D. (2010). English as a Global Language. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.

European Commission. (2012). Rethinking Education: Investing in skills for better socio-economic outcomes. Strasbourg. COM (2012) 669 final. Downloaded from: www.cedefop.europa.eu/files/com669_en.pdf

Kapica-Curzytek, J., Karczewska, M., & Sharp, R. (2017). The Phenomenon of Global English in the World of Interactive Online Entertainment (in press).

Karczewska, M., & Sharp, R. (2018). Online dictionaries and translation applications in the L2

classroom. A study of attitude differences between students and educators (in preparation).

Krajka, J. (2012). The Language Teacher in the Digital Age – Towards a Systematic Approach to Digital Teacher Development. Lublin: Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu Marii Curie-Skłodowskiej.

Kukulska-Hulme, A., Traxler, J. (2005). Mobile learning. A handbook for educators and learners. Routledge. Downloaded from: https://books.google.lt/books?hl=lt&lr=&id=IHpfxiZVRlwC&oi=fnd&pg=PR7&dq=innovative+language+learning+methods&ots=t7DnlthzBy&sig=oGYKXwaXrhe6C36xz2OVs8aWgsM&redir_esc=y#v=onepage&q&f=false

Leonavičienė, V. (2012). Sėkmingo kalbų mokymo(si) šiandien ir ugdymo turinio šiuolaikiškumo prielaidos. http://www.biblioteka.vpu.lt/zmogusirzodis/PDF/didaktinelingvistika/2013/leonav.sal139-143.pdf

Nerrière, J-P., Hon, D. (2009). Globish: The World Over. Paris: International Globish Institute.

Nunan, D. (2013). Research methods in language learning. Cambridge University Press. Downloaded from: https://books.google.lt/books?hl=lt&lr=&id=qheTAgAAQBAJ&oi=fnd&pg=PR11&dq=innovative+language+learning+methods&ots=Kk-We5PMXo&sig=TP7rHm3u8H-gV7Un3gkmGLCntp0&redir_esc=y#v=onepage&q&f=false

Paling, R. M., (2008). Efficient Language Coaching. Downloaded from: http://www.efficientlanguagecoaching.com/

Parišauskienė, D., Žegunienė, V. (2013) Mokymo(si) metodų įvairovė užsienio kalbų kompetencijos ugdymui. Competence of Contemporary Specialists: the Unity of Theory and Practice: 7th international conference selected papers. Kauno kolegija. Downloaded from: <https://ojs.kauko.lt/index.php/ssktipd/article/viewFile/418/421>.

Richards, J. C., Rodgers, T.C. (2014). Approaches and methods in language teaching. Cambridge University Press. Downloaded from: https://books.google.lt/books?hl=lt&lr=&id=HrhkAwAAQBAJ&oi=fnd&pg=PR1&dq=innovative+language+learning+methods&ots=_LbFtu8lp6&sig=0KF5JS4czbN9qsBVLQDUslzPPlA&redir_esc=y#v=onepage&q=innovative%20language%20learning%20methods&f=false

Valstybinė švietimo 2013 – 2022 metų strategija (2013). Downloaded from: http://www.smm.lt/uploads/documents/Veikla_strategija/VSS%20Seimui_2012-09-19.pdf

Žegunienė, V., Parišauskienė, D., & Jankauskienė, B. (2012) Daugiakalbiai specialistai – verslo sėkmė?.Tarptautinės mokslinės-praktinės konferencijos „Šiuolaikinio specialisto kompetencijos: teorijos ir praktikos dermė“ straipsnių rinkinys 2012/6 (I). Kauno kolegija.

Žegunienė, V., Parišauskienė, D., & Jankauskienė, B. (2014). Inovatyvaus užsienio kalbų mokymo(si) proceso paradigma aukštojoje mokykloje. Downloaded from http://old.vkk.lt/uploads/Konferencijos_CD_2014/data/files/ZegunieneParisauskieneJankauskiene.pdf

Downloads

Published

2018-05-25

How to Cite

Žegunienė, V., & Karczewska, M. (2018). GLOBAL AND INNOVATIVE TOOLS IN ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNING: STRENGTHS OR THREATS?. SOCIETY. INTEGRATION. EDUCATION. Proceedings of the International Scientific Conference, 3, 580-593. https://doi.org/10.17770/sie2018vol1.3131