The use of self-instructional broadcast materials for second language learning: an investigation in the Japanese context  

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Umino, Tae

Jenis: Article from Journal - ilmiah internasional
Dalam koleksi: SYSTEM: An International Journal of Educational Technology and Applied Linguistics (Full Text) vol. 27 no. 3 (Sep. 1999), page 309-327.
Topik: Self-instruction; Educational broadcasting; Second language learning; Television; Radio; Self- instructional materials
Fulltext: Umino_Tae.pdf (154.54KB)

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This article clari®es the nature of second language (L2) self-instruction involving the use of self-instructional broadcast (SIB) materials, with particular reference to Japan, where such materials are widely employed. Analysis of responses to an open-ended questionnaire administered to 138 university students reveals bene®ts and problems associated with this mode of self-instruction, as well as clarifying the nature of L2 self-instruction more gen- erally. The `materials-centred' nature of this form of self-instruction was perceived by many informants to be advantageous, enabling them to persevere with learning. On the other hand, the same limitations on users' control over learning can cause problems, potentially leading to non-completion of courses. However, informants reported having used various strategies to overcome such limitations. These results suggest that learners using SIB materials are not necessarily as passive as might be expected. Implications are drawn for the future production of SIB materials and the provision of support mechanisms, and directions are proposed for future research.

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