Using Technologies for Foreign Language Learning in Inclusive Settings
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In: Fremdsprachen Lehren und Lernen, Vol. 47, No. 2, 2018, p. 8-27.
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T1 - Using Technologies for Foreign Language Learning in Inclusive Settings
AU - Blume, Carolyn
AU - Würffel, Nicola
PY - 2018
Y1 - 2018
N2 - Foreign language pedagogy is faced with the challenge of developing inclusive teaching and learning approaches that facilitate access to foreign language learning for all. Instruction for people with special educational needs (SEN) can be supported through a wide variety of digital media that do not simply make learning possible, but also enhance it. This article therefore considers digital technologies that can support learners with SEN in their foreign language acquisition; it furthermore considers which alternative learning possibilities are offered by these technologies to all learners in inclusive settings. To present these digital technologies, the authors have chosen two different approaches: First, they summarize four characteristics of digital learning tools that seem to be particularly relevant for learners with SEN. Secondly, particular challenges faced by learners with specific SEN are introduced, and technologies that can facilitate and support the language learning of these individuals are discussed. Subsequently, the authors discuss some of the challenges of implementing these technologies, for teachers, learners, and educational institutions.
AB - Foreign language pedagogy is faced with the challenge of developing inclusive teaching and learning approaches that facilitate access to foreign language learning for all. Instruction for people with special educational needs (SEN) can be supported through a wide variety of digital media that do not simply make learning possible, but also enhance it. This article therefore considers digital technologies that can support learners with SEN in their foreign language acquisition; it furthermore considers which alternative learning possibilities are offered by these technologies to all learners in inclusive settings. To present these digital technologies, the authors have chosen two different approaches: First, they summarize four characteristics of digital learning tools that seem to be particularly relevant for learners with SEN. Secondly, particular challenges faced by learners with specific SEN are introduced, and technologies that can facilitate and support the language learning of these individuals are discussed. Subsequently, the authors discuss some of the challenges of implementing these technologies, for teachers, learners, and educational institutions.
KW - Didactics of English as a foreign language
KW - Gender and Diversity
UR - http://periodicals.narr.de/index.php/flul/article/view/4768
M3 - Journal articles
VL - 47
SP - 8
EP - 27
JO - Fremdsprachen Lehren und Lernen
JF - Fremdsprachen Lehren und Lernen
SN - 0932-6936
IS - 2
ER -