Mobile Devices and the Autonomy in English Language Learning: A Deeper Look at Van Lang University
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https://doi.org/10.54855/ijte.24439Keywords:
English-majored students, learner autonomy, mobile devices, MALLAbstract
Mobile-assisted language learning (MALL) is gaining increasing interest in autonomous language learning due to the increased necessity of learner autonomy for EFL students. This study aimed to determine how students used mobile devices to support their English learning and whether they assisted learner autonomy development. The study was conducted with the participation of 33 English majors at Van Lang University (VLU). The data was collected using open-ended questions for structured interviews under the qualitative method with convenience samples. It was found that VLU students made many usages of mobile devices in learning English and proved that they possessed characteristics of autonomous learners. They were not restricted by the learning time and space; they could work independently and effectively and were socially acceptable to collaborate. As a result, it is strongly advised that MALL should be used in the context of English instruction and learning in universities in Vietnam.References
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