Online language teaching in times of change: A CALL to action for language teachers and educators

Stickler, Ursula (2024). Online language teaching in times of change: A CALL to action for language teachers and educators. Journal of China Computer-Assisted Language Learning (Early access).

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1515/jccall-2024-0010

Abstract

Change, whether slowly developing over decades or rapid change caused by worldwide crises, affects education and educators profoundly. This article argues for a change in language teacher education embracing the changing world of online communication, and emphasising the epistemological awareness language teachers need to bring to the online classroom. Based on Computer-Assisted Language Learning (CALL) research and best practice examples from across the world, the paper outlines past changes, contextualises online language teaching in the wider area of online communication and describes progress in practice, theory and epistemological understanding of online teaching. It culminates in a series of evidence-based suggestions for future training and education of language teachers that will integrate adequate pedagogy and an enhanced epistemological understanding.

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