Blended Basic Language Courses: Design, Pedagogy, and Implementation examines lower-division blended courses in fifty-two second language programs at U.S. colleges and universities. Drawing upon a large-scale original study of language faculty, instructors, program directors, and students who have experience with blended classes of thirteen languages other than English, this volume provides new information about the breadth of blended course designs and implementation strategies in use in basic language programs. The mixed-methods study, conducted with surveys and interviews, recommends ways that institutions, departments, and instructors can make the most of digital pedagogy to support student learning, both in officially blended courses and at all levels of technological integration, from fully face-to-face to fully online.
1. Digital Language Learning in Higher Education
2. Design, Implementation, and Evaluation of Blended Courses and Materials
3. Instructor and Student Perspectives and Support
4. Research Methods
5. Participants and Courses
6. Blended Course Development and Design Models
7. Technology in the Blend
8. The Communicative Approach in Blended Courses
9. Assessment and Feedback
10. Satisfaction and Success
11. Support for Participants
12. Selecting and Developing Curricula, Materials, and Technologies
13. Supporting Teachers and Learners
14. Listening to Participants´ Voices
15. Adapting to Change
Appendices
Inhaltsverzeichnis
1. Digital Language Learning in Higher Education
2. Design, Implementation, and Evaluation of Blended Courses and Materials
3. Instructor and Student Perspectives and Support
4. Research Methods
5. Participants and Courses
6. Blended Course Development and Design Models
7. Technology in the Blend
8. The Communicative Approach in Blended Courses
9. Assessment and Feedback
10. Satisfaction and Success
11. Support for Participants
12. Selecting and Developing Curricula, Materials, and Technologies
13. Supporting Teachers and Learners
14. Listening to Participants¿ Voices
15. Adapting to Change
Appendices
Klappentext
Drawing upon a large-scale original study of language faculty, instructors, program directors, and students who have experience with blended classes of thirteen languages other than English, this volume provides new information about the breadth of blended course designs and implementation strategies in use in basic language programs.
