Research On Computer-assisted Language Learning In Junior High School

Information technology and its application in the field of education are on the quick development way. In the history of educational development, every move of technology influences education deeply and leads to the changes of educational theories, educational concepts, educational approaches and methods. Nowadays, it is common for people to use Computer-assisted Language Learning(CALL).To facilitate English language teaching and learning. Studies on this field also show up at a rapid pace .But, what is the current situation of computer-assisted language learning in junior schools? And what are the barriers in the implementation of CALL? These perplexities are discussed in the thesis.The study tries to reveal the current situations of CALL to provide the reform of English teaching in Junior high school with the necessary reference. The subjects of the study are twelve junior high schools in the city of the author worked .The instruments adopt this survey include written questionnaires and classroom observation. The findings indicate that CALL is welcome to most teachers and students. However, the findings also reveal some weaknesses:(1)multi-media is not utilized sufficiently;(2)learning environment is not well equipped;(3) teachers'knowledge and skills to operate multi-media are still deficient;(4)the communication or interaction between teachers and students is far from enough.On the basis of the theories of constructivism and multiple-intelligence theory, the findings are analyzed and discussed. In this thesis, some suggestions are given from five aspects:(1) school should build up a good learning environment;(2) teachers should combine the teaching approach with the multi-media;(3) both teacher and students should master multi-media technology to facilitate teaching and learning;(4)teacher should get feedback of teaching timely;(5)students should be more active in learning with CALL and give feedback to teacher objectively.The results of the study indicate that CALL is proved to be superior to traditional teaching mode by empirical experience, but we should not abandon the latter one totally for it has so many merits. The best way is to combine the CALL with the traditional one rationally. Only by doing so, could teaching be improved.