Technology and Content Integration for English Language Learners in a Vocational High School

Ebru Kuzucu; Günizi Kartal

doi:10.18009/jcer.656133

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Technology and Content Integration for English Language Learners in a Vocational High School

Abstract

This exploratory study investigated the effectiveness of technology and content integration in a foreign language class in a vocational high school with a total of 41 students. The experimental group received technology-enhanced content integrated instruction, designed specifically for learning needs based on scaffolding design guidelines for educational software. The control group followed the regular textbook. In addition to scaffolding e-books developed for the study, freely available web-based and augmented reality applications were employed. The results showed that the experimental group significantly outperformed the control group in content tests, one of the language tests, and a writing task. No significant difference was observed between the groups in the general language test, but within group comparisons showed significant increased for the experimental group for sub-test scores. Recommendations are offered for the teachers, researchers, and policy makers seeking solutions for the low foreign language achievement in vocational high schools.

Keywords

technology-integration,scaffolding software,content-based instruction,EFL in vocational high school

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Ebru Kuzucu
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