Article Title
Improving non-native English students' communicative competence and collaboration skills through Virtual Simulations
Keywords
Computer Assisted Language Learning, Virtual worlds, Communication, Collaboration
Abstract
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.
DOI
10.33107/ijbte.2016.5.1.02
First Page
1
Last Page
4
Recommended Citation
Sadiku, Alisa
(2016)
"Improving non-native English students' communicative competence and collaboration skills through Virtual Simulations,"
International Journal of Business and Technology: Vol. 5:
Iss.
1, Article 2.
DOI: 10.33107/ijbte.2016.5.1.02
Available at:
https://knowledgecenter.ubt-uni.net/ijbte/vol5/iss1/2