Learning Styles and Strategies : As Predictors of Computer Use Anxiety and Computer Self-efficacy

ISBN-13: 9783659841682 / Angielski / Miękka / 2016 / 148 str.

Abbas Ali Zarei; Rajab Esfandiari; Golnoosh Hosseinian Moghaddam

Opis

In the modern world of today, computers have almost revolutionized language teaching and learning. Computer-based instruction has been prevalent in most learning environments over the past few decades; however, some students may still be reluctant to use them due to the apprehension and fear computers bring with themselves. This fear and apprehension in the use of computers may pose learners problems on their future encounter with computers. Anxiety in employing computers is of interest to researchers because of the inverse effect it has on computer self-efficacy.The more anxious students feel in using computers, the less self-efficient they become in accomplishing a task. This book includes a relatively rich literature review and a detailed empirical analysis of language learning styles and strategies as predictors of computer use anxiety and computer self-efficacy. It is hoped that language learners, teachers, researchers, materials developers, and policy makers will find this book a valuable resource.

O autorze

Dr. Abbas Ali Zarei has had 44 books and 83 papers published. He has also presented at 47 conferences across the world. Dr. Rajab Esfandiari has had several books and papers published in reputable venues. He has also presented at many conferences. Golnoosh Hosseinian is an MA holder who currently teaches at several schools and institutes.