The Impact of Information Technology in the Teaching and Learning of English Speaking and Listening as a Foreign Language: A Case Study of Language Schools in Shiraz

This paper investigates the impact of computer-assisted language learning (CALL) on teaching and learning English listening and speaking skills in two distinct approaches: self-access and semi-instructed. The study explores the influence of information technology on curricula designed by teachers and on students' learning strategies. The research utilizes a case study approach involving two schools, Noor Kherad and Parto Alavi, to analyze the use of CALL materials and the interactive dynamics in each approach. The methodology includes a preliminary study, a pilot study, and the main study, employing questionnaires, interviews, and observations. Findings reveal that self-access promotes independent learning with varying proficiency levels and emphasizes independent student management of learning activities, while semi-instructed learning maintains a balance between autonomy and teacher guidance. The impact of computers on teaching and learning is analyzed in terms of materials, task design, computer roles, and teacher roles. The study contributes to understanding the interactive relationship and challenges in implementing CALL for English language skills and contributes insights into the evolving landscape of English language teaching in the information technology era

کلیدواژه ها:

Computer-assisted language learning (CALL) ، Listening ، Speaking ، Self-access approach ، Semi-instructed approach ، Learning strategies