Integrating Web-Based English Instructional Materials to Promote Independent Learning

DOI

10.2991/ice-17.2018.119How to use a DOI?

Keywords

Instructional Material, Web-Based Instruction, Independent Learning

Abstract

The integration of technology in education settings has gained popularity particularly in the language teaching. The use of technology in the process of English Language Teaching (ELT) has brought certain benefits. It can increase motivation, decrease anxiety, provide students with authentic materials and audiences and the most important thing as the ultimate aim of this study is to promote students independent learning. Moreover, the using of web-based in the language pedagogy content is an important issue for ELT. Web-based English instructional materials aim to create students able to use web-based materials effectively for language learning. As web-based instruction provides the ubiquitous learning that students can learn anytime and anywhere through web-based materials, therefore, teachers should be able to develop and to integrate their instructional materials to fulfill the students need. Based on these reasons, this research explored the integration of web-based instructional materials in the teaching of English as a foreign language to enhance students' independent learning. To comprehend these objectives, the researcher employs an R and D (Research and Development) design by mixing quantitative and qualitative methods. The subjects of the study were the students of informatics study program of Tadulako university. The data were collected through semi-structured interviewed, study the related documents, and the results of questionnaire distribution. The data in these phases were analyzed quantitatively and qualitatively. Based on the analysis, the research found that the students demand of English learning materials are interactive and integrated with advance technology, such as, audio, video, and materials that access through internet. Learning English through web-based instruction has created positive impact for both lecturers and students and lead students to be independent learners. By the various supported activities and along with the flexible learning atmosphere and methods of delivery, the web-based English instructional materials are effective to promote students' independent learning.

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© 2018, the Authors. Published by Atlantis Press.

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This is an open access article distributed under the CC BY-NC license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/).

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AU  - Aminah
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