This study examines the potential effect of a computerized instructional program on Jordanian sixth-grade students' achievement in English. Four instruments were utilized: a pre-post achievement test, a student opinionnaire, a teacher opinionnaire, and an observation checklist. The findings reveal a statistically significant difference in student achievement in favor of the experimental group, that teachers and students have positive attitudes twards computer use, and that teachers are committed to computer use in language teaching, more so for those with a computer background. A number of...

This study examines the effect of a literature-based program on Jordanian University students' communicative performance. Qualitative observation was the main instrument, but triangulation was sought through the use of a pre/post test, interview, journal writing and role-play evaluation of oral proficiency. Significant differences in the students' communicative performance were found in favor of the literature-based program. Students taught through the program were found to use a host of cognitive (critical thinking and creative writing), social (cooperative learning) and affective...