BRIDGES TO SWAZILAND: USING TASK-BASED LEARNING AND COMPUTER-MEDIATED INSTRUCTION TO IMPROVE ENGLISH LANGUAGE TEACHING AND LEARNING
BRIDGES TO SWAZILAND: USING TASK-BASED LEARNING AND COMPUTER-MEDIATED INSTRUCTION TO IMPROVE ENGLISH LANGUAGE TEACHING AND LEARNING

Summary/Abstract: One way to provide high quality instruction for underserved English Language Learners around the world is to combine Task-Based English Language Learning with Computer-Assisted Instruction. As part of an ongoing project, “Bridges to Swaziland,” these approaches have been implemented in a determined effort to improve the ESL program for Orphans and Vulnerable Children at a mission school in Swaziland, Southern Africa. In addition to providing staff development for Swazi teachers and staff, the project director and her students have worked directly with OVC and also created a number of digital tools, designed to encourage discussion, facilitate cooperative learning and inspire English Language use in a meaningful and culturally relevant context. Results, while limited, indicate that application of the two approaches, TBLL and CALL has increased the confidence of teachers and improved student motivation and achievement.

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