包头师范学院计算机辅助教学语言课件Unit8 Using Technology to Teach Reading Skills.ppt

Issues in Computer Assisted Language Learning (CALL) Session 8 Using Technology to Teach Reading Skills The Role of Reading in SLA 1?? Three Models of Reading Process 2?? Reading and Schema Theory ? Reading and Schema Theory Three are three types of schemata that have an impact on reading comprehension: Formal schemata Content schemata Linguistic schemata Teaching Reading Skills and the Use of Computers 1 automatic word recognition skills 2 vocabulary and structure knowledge 3 formal discourse structure knowledge 4 content/world background knowledge 5 synthesis and evaluation skills 6 metacognitive knowledge and skills Grabe (1991) Automatic Word Recognition Skills Examples of using the phonics approach: -? Learn to Read at Starfall -? BBC Words and Pictures Examples for Speed Reading: -? AceReader?? (download the AceReader Original Demo) -? Best Reader (download the trial version) Vocabulary and Structural Knowledge Things needed to be included in vocabulary lessons: 1 multiple exposure to words 2 exposure to words in meaningful contexts 3 rich and varied information about each word (Zimmerman, 1997) Vocabulary and Structural Knowledge 4 establishment of ties between instructed words 5 student experience, and prior knowledge 6 active participation by students in the learning process (Zimmerman, 1997) The use of computers to facilitate vocabulary development Examples: -? Online dictionaries (see 3.2.2? Online Dictionaries) -? Online concordancers (see 3.2.3? Online Concordancers) -? Word games:? Word Based Games for ESL Students Vocabulary for K-12 and ESL Kids ESL games in EnglishC The use of computers to facilitate the development of structural skills Grammar Website Examples: -? English Grammar from EnglishC -? Grammar from -? Guide to Grammar and Writing -? Guide to Grammar and Style Formal Discourse Structure Knowledge The use of computers to facilitate the developm