Autonomous Computer-Assisted Language Learning: A Study on DynEd

This book signifies two concepts which are getting to play a more constantly growing role in education with the change of the world. On the one hand there is a significant approach to language learning called learner autonomy. On the other hand the dramatic increase of interest in computer-assisted language learning (CALL) has affected the education area. Taking these two concepts into account the present book discusses both learner autonomy and CALL with an empirical study. The study looks at the Turkish primary school students’ perceptions of the role and importance of the teacher in computer-assisted language learning via Dynamic Education (DynEd) software regarding their learning independently and the effect of the computer on their experiences in language learning by means of the DynEd language programme and the difficulties and problems they face in the process of the DynEd courses. Data from the questionnaire and interviews indicate that CALL via DynEd promotes learner autonomy in the Turkish context. The book makes suggestions for teachers schools and designers.