Atouts, limites et exploitations potentielles du choix fourni dans les logiciels de langue
Résumé
This study is motivated by two observations. Firstly, activities proposed by language learning software are primarily limited to multiple choice exercises. Secondly, what little literature that does address such exercises dates back to the 70's and the 80's, an era since when the domain of language teaching and learning has considerably evolved, multimedia tools being particularly given more and more importance. This study questions the theoretical basis behind their conception and application in existing language learning software.
In order to address our research objective, we established a corpus comprising eight different language software packages. This corpus allowed us to establish a panorama of the type of exercises used in current language learning software. We also put forward a nine-point guide that may orientate the conception and future language software programs.
In order to address our research objective, we established a corpus comprising eight different language software packages. This corpus allowed us to establish a panorama of the type of exercises used in current language learning software. We also put forward a nine-point guide that may orientate the conception and future language software programs.
Deux constats sont à l'origine de notre étude. Premièrement, la majorité des activités proposées dans les didacticiels de langue sont construites à partir d'exercices à choix fourni. Deuxièmement, le peu de littérature qui existe sur le choix fourni date des années 70 et 80, époque depuis laquelle les conceptions de l'enseignement / apprentissage des langues ont nettement évolué, les Technologies de l'Information et de la Communication (TIC) y occupant une place de plus en plus importante. Nous pouvons donc nous demander sur quelles théories s'appuie la conception des exercices proposés dans les didacticiels de langue actuels. Nous avons tenté d'établir un vade-mecum reprenant neuf points essentiels concernant la conception d'un didacticiel de langue à partir de l'analyse d'exercices à choix fourni d'une sélection de huit didacticiels.
Mots clés
multiple choice exercise
language learning software
skills
cognitive skills
Education -- Data processing
Computer-assisted instruction
Language and languages -- Study and teaching
Psycholinguistics
Information and communications technology
Educational technologies
Education
Computer-assisted education
Domaines
Education
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