A Rural South African Experience of an ESL Computer Program

Authors

  • Marius Dieperink Tshwane University of Technology, Staatsartilllerie Road, Pretoria

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3991/ijet.v3i1.754

Keywords:

CALL, drill, eMalahleni Campus, ESL, Reading Excellenceâ?¢, TUT, tutorial

Abstract


This article reports on a case study that explored the effect of an English-as-Second Language (ESL) computer program at Tshwane University of Technology (TUT), South Africa. The case study explored participantsâ?? perceptions, attitudes and beliefs regarding the ESL reading enhancement program, Reading Excellenceâ?¢. The study found that participants experienced the program in a positive light. They experienced improved ESL reading as well as listening and writing proficiency. In addition, they experienced improved affective well-being in the sense that they generally felt more comfortable using ESL. This included feeling more self-confident in their experience of their academic environment. Interviews as well as document review resulted in dissonance, however: data pointed towards poor class attendance as well as a perturbing lack of progress in terms of reading comprehension and speed.

Author Biography

Marius Dieperink, Tshwane University of Technology, Staatsartilllerie Road, Pretoria

Academic Section Head, Humanities, eMalahleni Campus, Tshwane University of Technology

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Published

2008-12-05

How to Cite

Dieperink, M. (2008). A Rural South African Experience of an ESL Computer Program. International Journal of Emerging Technologies in Learning (iJET), 3(1), pp. 14–20. https://doi.org/10.3991/ijet.v3i1.754

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Special Focus Papers