Investigation of Preparatory Class Students` Attitudes and Views on English Mobile Learning

Authors : Hatice Okyar

Pages : 634-653

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Publication Date : 2024-12-31

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :This study was conducted to determine the attitudes of university level EFL learners toward the use of mobile devices in the process of learning English. A total of 170 English preparatory class students participated in the study. The data of the study were collected through a demographic information form, an English Mobile Learning Attitude Scale for Adult Learners, an open-ended survey, and researcher notes from informal conversations between the teacher-researcher and students. The quantitative findings of the study showed that the students had positive attitudes toward mobile learning in English. Most of the students reported that the use of mobile devices for learning English was beneficial and supportive of their language learning process. Similarly, the results of the qualitative analyses revealed that mobile device applications had a positive effect on students\\\' EFL learning process. It was also determined that mobile devices have some disadvantages as well as positive contributions to the language learning process. In light of the findings based on the students\\\' opinions, some suggestions were made regarding the role of mobile devices in the language learning process.
Keywords : mobil cihazlar, mobil öğrenme, öğrenci tutumu, yabancı dil olarak İngilizce öğrenme