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CALL in Lebanese elementary ESL writing

classrooms
Diana Fidaoui, Rima Bahous & Nahla N. Bacha
Pages 151-168 | Accepted 09 Dec 2009, Published online: 09 Mar 2010

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Abstract

This article discusses the e ectiveness of using computer assisted language learning
(CALL) in motivating fourth-grade English as a second language (ESL) students to
develop better writing skills. It also seeks to explore the perceptions of ESL teachers
and students regarding the use of CALL in the ESL classroom. The study involved 48
fourth graders and their four teachers. Data were gathered during a three-month
period using questionnaires, interviews, and observations. Findings revealed that
teachers as well as students shared similar perceptions toward the use of CALL in the

writing classroom and identi ed the same motivational factors that would encourage
students to produce well-developed written work. Additional work on the productive
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stude ts to p oduce e de e oped tte o . dd t o a o o t e p oduct e
integration of computer technology in the writing classroom and its e ects on
motivating students to produce work of high quality is recommended.

Keywords: CALL,technology,ELS writing,motivation,Lebanon

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