Session
Computer Science and Communication Engineering
Description
Knowing how to communicate in the target language is the main goal of most language learners. Furthermore, it is very challenging for teachers to bring real world communication experiences in classroom settings where English is not the native language. Hence, in this paper I explore the role of virtual simulations in promoting communicational and collaboration opportunities to non-native speakers of English. In my research, I describe how virtual worlds improve communicative and collaborative skills of non-native speakers of English. Moreover, I investigate how virtual worlds can create a learner centered environment where students take control of their own language production. And third, I explore how the affordances of virtual worlds can enhance non-native English students’ communication and collaboration by engaging them in contextual and authentic environment.
Keywords:
Computer Assisted Language Learning, Virtual worlds, Communication, Collaboration
Proceedings Editor
Edmond Hajrizi
ISBN
978-9951-437-46-2
First Page
97
Last Page
100
Location
Durres, Albania
Start Date
28-10-2016 9:00 AM
End Date
30-10-2016 5:00 PM
DOI
10.33107/ubt-ic.2016.57
Recommended Citation
Sadiku, Alisa, "Improving non-native English students’ communicative competence and collaboration skills through Virtual Simulations" (2016). UBT International Conference. 57.
https://knowledgecenter.ubt-uni.net/conference/2016/all-events/57
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Improving non-native English students’ communicative competence and collaboration skills through Virtual Simulations
Durres, Albania
Knowing how to communicate in the target language is the main goal of most language learners. Furthermore, it is very challenging for teachers to bring real world communication experiences in classroom settings where English is not the native language. Hence, in this paper I explore the role of virtual simulations in promoting communicational and collaboration opportunities to non-native speakers of English. In my research, I describe how virtual worlds improve communicative and collaborative skills of non-native speakers of English. Moreover, I investigate how virtual worlds can create a learner centered environment where students take control of their own language production. And third, I explore how the affordances of virtual worlds can enhance non-native English students’ communication and collaboration by engaging them in contextual and authentic environment.