Keynote Session
Keynote Speaker: Dr. Phil Hubbard, Stanford University
Location: Main Room
Time: 11:00 AM – 12:20 PM, EST
(ASHA CEU)
Preparing Language Learners for Listening on Their Own: From Theory to Practice
Recent years have seen a growing body of research showing how language learners can expand agency and autonomy by working outside the formal classroom environment to improve their language proficiency. In support of this, freely available technology-enhanced online audio and video materials provide a means of experiencing authentic language while enhancing listening skills and expanding vocabulary.
However, there are a number of challenges students face in making effective use of this opportunity. These include:
1. identifying and controlling technologies and tools to support comprehension and language learning
2. learning and applying techniques and procedures that will effectively support language development
3. locating and selecting appropriate digital resources for this independent learning
I begin with a rationale for the teacher playing a central role in helping language learners overcome these challenges through learner training. I then address each challenge, incorporating examples from a listening and vocabulary course aimed at nurturing autonomy. The notes and links to all the materials from that course will be made available to the audience.
Learning Outcomes: As a result of this activity, participants will be able to:
Philip Hubbard (https://web.stanford.edu/~efs/phil/) is Senior Lecturer Emeritus in the Stanford University Language Center. Working in the field of computer-assisted language learning (CALL) since the early 1980s, he has published in the areas of CALL theory, research, methodology, evaluation, teacher education, learner training, and listening. He served on the task force that developed the TESOL Technology Standards and is associate editor of Computer Assisted Language Learning and Language Learning & Technology. His recent projects focus on CALL as a transdisciplinary field, teaching reflectively with technology, and teacher support for informal language learning. He has recently published an ebook, An Invitation to CALL: Foundations of Computer Assisted Language Learning, available online for free at https://www.apacall.org/research/books/6/.
Location: Main Room
Time: 11:00 AM – 12:20 PM, EST
(ASHA CEU)
Preparing Language Learners for Listening on Their Own: From Theory to Practice
Recent years have seen a growing body of research showing how language learners can expand agency and autonomy by working outside the formal classroom environment to improve their language proficiency. In support of this, freely available technology-enhanced online audio and video materials provide a means of experiencing authentic language while enhancing listening skills and expanding vocabulary.
However, there are a number of challenges students face in making effective use of this opportunity. These include:
1. identifying and controlling technologies and tools to support comprehension and language learning
2. learning and applying techniques and procedures that will effectively support language development
3. locating and selecting appropriate digital resources for this independent learning
I begin with a rationale for the teacher playing a central role in helping language learners overcome these challenges through learner training. I then address each challenge, incorporating examples from a listening and vocabulary course aimed at nurturing autonomy. The notes and links to all the materials from that course will be made available to the audience.
Learning Outcomes: As a result of this activity, participants will be able to:
- Understand the conceptual foundations for self-directed, informal language learning
- Become familiar with a range of digital tools and techniques for effective technology-mediated listening
- Learn strategies for identifying and evaluating online listening resources for classroom and independent use
Philip Hubbard (https://web.stanford.edu/~efs/phil/) is Senior Lecturer Emeritus in the Stanford University Language Center. Working in the field of computer-assisted language learning (CALL) since the early 1980s, he has published in the areas of CALL theory, research, methodology, evaluation, teacher education, learner training, and listening. He served on the task force that developed the TESOL Technology Standards and is associate editor of Computer Assisted Language Learning and Language Learning & Technology. His recent projects focus on CALL as a transdisciplinary field, teaching reflectively with technology, and teacher support for informal language learning. He has recently published an ebook, An Invitation to CALL: Foundations of Computer Assisted Language Learning, available online for free at https://www.apacall.org/research/books/6/.